13th May 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2024
19th Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House joins in commemorating the 19th annual Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, held on Yom HaZikaron—Memorial Day—in Israel, beginning on the evening of 12 May 2024; pays tribute to all Israelis and Palestinians who grieve together and stand united in their demand for an end to bloodshed between …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
8th May 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th May 2024
Public ownership of water
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House condemns the mismanagement and underinvestment which led to untreated sewage being discharged into English waterways for more than 3.6 million hours in 2023; notes that water companies in England have incurred debts of more than £64 billion and paid out £78 billion in dividends since they were …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th April 2024
Father Martin Chambers
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th April 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 18th April 2024
Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Sarah Hall, the Business Director of Hillhouse, a local charity and social enterprise based in Kilmarnock, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Sarah's dedication and commitment to Hillhouse, which spans over 50 years, during which she served as a House Mother …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th March 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024
Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their 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 …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th April 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 15th April 2024
Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th April 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 15th April 2024
The Book Nook, Stewarton
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2024
73 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th January 2024
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024
Pay for Royal Fleet Auxiliary Seafarers
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to the commitment and dedication of the 1,700 civilian seafarers, including trainees, at the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA); is concerned that nearly fifteen years of pay restraint is having a negative effect on recruitment, retention, training and industrial relations in the RFA; notes that inflation …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
21st March 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024
One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
26th March 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024
Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges
Tabled by:
William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove)
That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 25
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th March 2024
Pre-1997 non-indexed company pensions
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
This House notes that over 500,000 former employees of 3M and other businesses including American Express, Hewlett-Packard, Chevron and Wood Group face massively-reduced pensions from their pre-1997 contributions, as current legislation only index-links contributions from 1997; further notes that, according to the Bank of England, between 2008 and 2023, former …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024
Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2024
46 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1
6th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2024
Government Property Agency, ISS and outsourced workers
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House is extremely concerned about the Government Property Agency’s handling of the transfer of facilities management services from Mitie to ISS with respect to the implications for workers whose employment has transferred; notes that the pay arrangements for cleaners and caterers are being shifted from a monthly to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 20
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st February 2024
90 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 42
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Workers Party of Britain: 1
24th January 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome awareness
Tabled by:
Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre)
That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality where sitting, standing and exercise can cause symptoms including shortness of breath, chest pain, brain fog, dizziness, pain, fainting, vomiting and fatigue; recognises that many people suffer a combination of symptoms, which can be chronic …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th February 2024
Glencore’s mining activities in Colombia and Peru (No. 3)
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses its concerns regarding the environmental and health impacts of the Carbones de Cerrejón open-pit coalmine in Colombia and the Antapaccay-Coroccohuayco mine in Espinar in Peru, both owned by British-registered multinational Glencore Plc; notes that eight UN Special Rapporteurs called for a halt to Cerrejón’s mining operations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
26th January 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th January 2024
Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the Miners’ Strike 1984: The Battle For Britain documentary series for shining a much needed light on events that irrevocably changed our country; thanks Channel 4 and Swan Films for their continued commitment to hard-hitting factual programmes; commends the miners and their families for taking part …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
18th January 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 19th January 2024
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that 22 January marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2024, which is an opportunity to highlight the vital importance of HPV vaccines and cervical screening in the prevention of cervical cancer and their potential to thereby contribute to the elimination of cervical cancer; acknowledges …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 19th January 2024
Cost of applying for indefinite leave under the bereaved partner concession
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House supports the Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London’s call for a fee waiver to be introduced for grieving widows applying for indefinite leave to remain under the bereaved partner concession; notes that the death of a loved one brings multiple emotional, practical and financial costs; …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
18th January 2024
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th January 2024
Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes and celebrates the 265th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s national bard, in Alloway on the 25 January 1759, regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the founders of both …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024
Arms to Israel
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes with deep concern that UK-made military equipment and technology is being used by Israel, including in its most recent bombardment of the occupied Gaza Strip which has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries; expresses alarm at reports by the UN Commission of Inquiry on the …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
14th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Defence Equipment and Support Beith
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that workers at Defence Equipment and Support (DE and S) at Beith in North Ayrshire, an arm’s length body of the Ministry of Defence, are continuing strike action for improved pay and conditions; notes that this strike action is unprecedented, the first in the history …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
Age Scotland’s 80th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of Age Scotland’s work to support older people; understands that the first meeting of an earlier incarnation of Age Scotland, the Scottish Old People’s Welfare Committee, took place in Edinburgh in January 1943 to support the war effort and the wellbeing of older …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2024
85th anniversary of Kristallnacht and antisemitism
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commemorates the victims of Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass), a destructive campaign of violence against Jewish people, on its 85th anniversary; understands that, throughout the night of 9-10 November 1938, the Nazi Party targeted synagogues and Jewish prayer rooms across Germany, with over 1,400 burned or badly …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
12th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2023
Rwanda Treaty
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Agreement, done at Kigali on 5 December 2023, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership Agreement to Strengthen Shared International Commitments on the Protection of Refugees and …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th December 2023
John Patrick Byrne
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the sad passing of the incredibly talented artist and writer John Byrne at the age of 83; marks the high regard he is held in the global arts community; acknowledges that Renfrewshire Council awarded him the Freedom of Renfrewshire last year; observes that John grew up …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2023
Monkton Milers' santa dash for Ayrshire Parkinson's Group
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the Monkton Milers on organising their highly successful Santa Dash in Troon to raise funds for the Ayrshire Parkinson's Group; notes that Rachel Cox, Chairperson of the Milers, won the JogScotland Jog Leader of the Year in 2022, and acknowledges the valuable contribution such volunteer-led running …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2023
Scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth, with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the continuing harrowing exposés that …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
7th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Verve
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House commends Verve, a dynamic and community-centred organisation located in Darvel, for their unwavering commitment to well-being and connecting communities; recognises the valuable role that Verve plays in revitalising the local community, utilising the old bookmakers premises as a hub for numerous groups and classes that serve both …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
7th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Darvel Telephone Museum
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House acknowledges with appreciation the remarkable contribution of Max Flemmich, in establishing Darvel's one-of-a-kind Telephone Museum, which has been a hidden gem in the community; recognises that the Telephone Museum, located in a former bakery, has been a unique institution in Scotland, showcasing the evolution of telecommunications over …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Stewarton Tennis Club
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton Tennis Club on reaching its centenary year, marking 100 years of service to the local community; recognises the significant role Stewarton Tennis Club has played in creating a love for tennis in the Kilmarnock and Loudoun area since its establishment in 1923; commends the club's …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023
Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House utterly condemns the massacre of Israeli civilians and taking of hostages by Hamas; agrees with the United Nations Secretary-General that these horrific acts do not justify responding with the collective punishment of the Palestinian people; expresses its deep alarm at the Israeli military bombardment and total siege of …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
17th October 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th October 2023
Reopening of Energy Bill Support Scheme Alternative Funding
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 …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th October 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2023
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome Awareness Day 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 …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th July 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 2023
OSI Renewables and Scotland's energy potential
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 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th October 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th October 2023
Israel's response to Hamas atrocities and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House unreservedly condemns Hamas and their appalling act of terrorist violence in which more than 1,400 Israeli civilians were murdered and hundreds more taken hostage; supports Israel’s right to find the perpetrators of those atrocities and hold them accountable for their actions;?believes that any Israeli response to those …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Alliance: 1
18th September 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2023
Oban’s Robert MacIntrye and Europe’s 2023 Ryder Cup team
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, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2023
Compensation for nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House recognises the contribution of the nuclear test veterans, including the Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans who were present during the nuclear testing programme from 1952 to 1967; acknowledges the sacrifices made by more than 20,000 British personnel who took part in these atomic tests; notes that nuclear test …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2023
Robbie Shepherd
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House recognises the life of Robbie Shepherd following his sad passing; acknowledges his outstanding contribution to broadcasting as host of Take the Floor; celebrates his accomplished literary works on Scottish country dancing and Scottish dance music; recalls his championing of Doric; and conveys condolences to his family and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th August 2023
Retirement of coxswain Joe Miller from RNLI Troon Lifeboat
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 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th July 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2023
The two child limit
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 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th July 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 13th July 2023
Scottish Government paper on drug reform
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the publication of the recent paper on drug reform from the Scottish Government entitled A Caring, Compassionate and Human Rights Informed Drug Policy for Scotland as part of the Scottish Government’s public health approach to problematic drug use; further notes that the paper calls on the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
10th July 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 10th July 2023
Thistle Du Florist, Darvel
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 …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
28th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2023
Basque peace process and policy on prisoner dispersal
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 …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2023
Nuclear test veterans
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in Scotland and the rest of the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the latest delay to the issuing of a medal to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
26th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2023
Death of Craig Brown CBE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the sad passing of legendary Scotland Men’s Team Manager Craig Brown CBE who passed away at the age of 82; notes the regard he is held in across the football community, particularly the Tartan Army who hold him in the highest esteem; acknowledges that Craig was …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th May 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 18th June 2023
3rd Bo'ness Scout Group
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the 3rd Bo’ness Scout Group on their Birdie and Breakfast project that aims to install 30 birdhouses in its local area to provide essential nesting areas; notes that these will benefit many species of birds by giving them shelter and a safer place to raise young, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
12th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th June 2023
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge the global Menstrual Hygiene Day by recognising the reality of period poverty in the UK, which has been exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis; notes that last year there was an 87 per cent surge in demand for free period products by …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th June 2023
Withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
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 …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th June 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 12th June 2023
End Child Poverty Coalition All Kids Count campaign
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 …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th June 2023
Volunteers’ Week 2023
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House commends the hard work and dedication shown by volunteers across the country; recognises Volunteers' Week, which runs from 1 to 7 June, as an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of volunteers and inspire more people to try volunteering; notes that the personal benefits of volunteering for individuals …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
18th May 2023
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd May 2023
Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, 2023 Tennis Scotland Team of the Year
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates S4 players Olivia Kidd, Natasha Morrison, Abigail Taylor and Georgia Sanger, of the Prestwick Academy Girls Tennis Team, on their incredible achievement in winning Tennis Scotland’s 2023 Team of the Year Award after success in every round of the Scottish Schools Competition led to them finishing …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th May 2023
90th anniversary of the Council for At-Risk Academics
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara), a charity founded – as the Academic Assistance Council – at the The Royal Society on 22 May 1933 by leading academics and scientists in the UK to rescue their counterparts in Nazi Germany who were …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 27th April 2023
Civil Service Pay Remit
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 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2023
Increases to registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House agrees that proposals to increase registrants’ fees of the Health and Care Professions Council by 20 per cent in July 2023 should be scrapped; notes that increasing registrant fees by this amount would add to the severe financial pressures amid a cost of living crisis, resulting in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th April 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 12th April 2023
Elsie Cook, Scottish Women's Football
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution of Elsie Cook to the development of women's football in the UK; notes that she founded the Scottish Women’s Football Association in 1972 and organised the first international women’s football game for Scotland's national team against England, in conjunction with Pat Gregory, then …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th March 2023
Scotland men’s national football team
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland men’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Spain in their UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying fixture; applauds Scott McTominay on his two goals to secure all three points; acknowledges that the victory made it two wins from two games and that Scotland sit atop the group …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2023
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 23rd March 2023
McLaren’s Nurseries: 50th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates McLaren’s Nurseries on celebrating its 50th anniversary; notes McLaren’s Nurseries received a three-star rating from Visit Scotland in recognition of their very good standard of facilities and services, and was also rated the Scottish Small Business of the Year in 2020 by Enterprise Scotland; highlights that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2023
Freedom of religion or belief in Iran
Tabled by:
Alexander Stafford (Conservative - Rother Valley)
That this House deplores the ongoing human rights violations being perpetrated by the Islamic Republic of Iran; notes that these violations come in a context of more general restrictions on the right to freedom of religion or belief for many religious minorities in Iran, including Christians and the Baha’i, and …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th March 2023
Renfrew YMCA Youth Social Action Group
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrew YMCA’s Youth Social Action Group on winning the Environmental Award at YMCA Scotland’s award dinner held in Stirling in February; notes that the group have been working to raise awareness and educate the wider community about the impacts of climate change and the action needed …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2023
Ian Davis of Dunshalt, Fife
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House records its great sadness at the sudden death of Ian Holland Davis from Dunshalt, Fife at the age of just 61 years; notes that Ian lost his entire life savings in the London Capital and Finance scandal and that he became increasingly frustrated at the difficulties he …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th March 2023
Methilhill Community Children's Initiative
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Methilhill Community Children’s Initiative (MCCI) on the occasion of its tenth anniversary; recalls that MCCI was established with the aim of providing opportunities for both formal and informal outdoor learning for young people living in one of the most deprived areas in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 9th March 2023
The Loan Charge
Tabled by:
Karl Turner (Labour - Kingston upon Hull East)
That this House is concerned that suicides have been linked to the Loan Charge and that despite the Morse Review, thousands face unaffordable demands, with the risk of further suicides; notes that most people facing action were mis-sold schemes and that HMRC are demanding scheme users repay disputed tax; further …
118 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 33
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th March 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 6th March 2023
A Scents of Scotland gift shop, Kilmarnock
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates A Scents of Scotland, a small independent gift shop located in Bellfield, Kilmarnock, on winning Scotland's Gift Shop of the Year title for the second year running in the Prestige Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication of owner Stuart Nairn, who started his business from …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
The Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the overwhelming importance of achieving clean air in order to protect life and health now and for future generations; notes that 5th-9th December marks the seventieth anniversary of the Great Smog of London in 1952; welcomes the Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill, known as Ella’s Law, …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2023
Treatment of Liverpool fans at the 2022 Champions League Final in Paris
Tabled by:
Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House condemns the deeply disturbing treatment by French police of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans outside Stade de France at the Champions League Final in Paris; notes catastrophic failures in stadium management by UEFA and French authorities which threatened the lives and wellbeing of supporters; further notes the …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2023
UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House notes with concern the ongoing devastation of the war on Yemen, which has repeatedly been named one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world since the Saudi-led Coalition first launched airstrikes in March 2015; further notes that the Government continues to allow arms sales to Saudi …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th January 2023
National Supported Internship Day
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House recognises 27 March 2023 as National Supported Internship Day, which is an initiative launched by charity DFN Project SEARCH to raise awareness and understanding of supported internships; acknowledges that supported internships are for those aged 16-24 and give young adults the opportunity to learn in a workplace …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
25th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 25th January 2023
Darvel Football Club's Scottish Cup win
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This House congratulates Darvel FC on their fantastic football performance and Scottish Cup victory over Aberdeen FC on Monday 23rd of January; notes that this is regarded as the biggest Scottish Cup shock ever; recognises that Aberdeen were sitting in 5th place in the Scottish Premiership whilst Darvel play in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
24th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Celebration of the life and work of Robert (Rabbie) Burns
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes and celebrates the 264th anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, in Alloway on 25 January 1759; notes that he is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2023
Constitutional Law
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill (Prohibition on Submission for Royal Assent) Order 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 41), dated 17 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17 January 2023, be annulled.
52 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th January 2023
Planned coalmine in Whitehaven, Cumbria
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by Government plans to approve the first new coalmine for 30 years in Whitehaven, Cumbria, in order to supply steelworks; notes that industry figures say there’s no demand for the mine, and that a former British Steel Chief Executive has warned the plans will delay …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th January 2023
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2023
Social Security
Tabled by:
Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 7), dated 6 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 January 2023, be annulled.
47 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th December 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2022
80th anniversary of acknowledgement of Holocaust in the House of Commons
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that Saturday 17 December marks the 80th anniversary of the Government first publicly acknowledging the Holocaust in the House of Commons chamber; recalls that then Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Mr Anthony Eden MP, during a statement to the House regarding a joint declaration from …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2022
150th anniversary of first international football match
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that St. Andrew’s Day marks the 150th anniversary of the first international football match played between Scotland and England at the West of Scotland cricket ground in Glasgow in 1872, attracting a crowd of around 4,000 each paying one shilling for entry; notes that the final …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st November 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2022
Funding for fire and rescue services
Tabled by:
Mary Kelly Foy (Labour - City of Durham)
That this House recognises and celebrates the significant role firefighters play in society, particularly in the face of increasing extreme weather events and the part they played during the pandemic that included delivering medicines to the vulnerable, supporting the ambulance service and moving the bodies of the deceased; further recognises …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
12th July 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th November 2022
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Betsy; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
28th November 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th November 2022
Plastics
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; calls for the Government to publish a strategy for promoting a circular economy in respect of plastics, including setting targets and measures for the elimination and recycling of single-use …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2022
Trophy hunting import and exports
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House notes the recent report of the APPG on Banning Trophy Hunting and Britain: The Case for a Ban, its contributions from IUCN scientists, CITES officials and African community leaders, and its findings that trophy hunting is exacerbating the conservation crisis and that African communities are overwhelmingly opposed …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 2 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th October 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th November 2022
Uprating benefits in line with inflation
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls for benefits to be uprated in line with inflation as a means of mitigating the impact of the cost of living crisis on households in the UK; understands the additional burdens that the cost of living crisis is placing upon low income households; expresses its concern …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th November 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 2022
Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2022 marks the fifth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist from Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to be undercover police agents; further …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th October 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 27th October 2022
World Stroke Day
Tabled by:
Robert Neill (Conservative - Bromley and Chislehurst)
That this House recognises World Stroke Day, which takes place on 29 October; understands that over 100,000 strokes happen every year in the UK; is aware of thrombectomy, a game-changing treatment that significantly reduces disability after stroke; notes that emergency response time is crucial to the survival and recovery of …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th October 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th October 2022
Cost of using vehicles for work
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises the impact that the increase in fuel prices and motoring costs is having on those who rely on their cars and personal vehicles for carrying out their work duties, particularly those in the NHS, local government and social care; notes that the current mileage rates are …
115 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd September 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022
UK Embassy in Israel
Tabled by:
Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Government's review into moving the UK Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; notes that, on 21st September 2022, the Prime Minister told her Israeli counterpart about her review of the current location of the British embassy in Israel during …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th July 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2022
VAT and electric vehicle charging
Tabled by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
That this House notes there is a discrepancy between VAT on residential off-street electric vehicle charging which is charged at 5 per cent and VAT on public charging which is charged at 20 per cent; urges the Government to scrap this discrepancy and reduce VAT on public charging to 5 …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2022
Animal-free science and animal tests
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that the UK remains one of the countries in Europe consistently with one of the highest numbers of animal experiments, with over 2.88 million animals tests taking place in 2020 alone; is disappointed that UK legislation no longer contains a commitment to the final goal …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th September 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 8th September 2022
Achievements of Daniel Cornet
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House praises Dunfermline’s Daniel Cornet on winning gold in mini tennis at the British Transplant Games; notes that Daniel accomplished this just one week after leaving hospital following a major operation; commends Daniel for the strength and resilience he has shown since he was diagnosed with end stage …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
5th September 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2022
Principles of democracy
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House asserts the basic principles of democracy whereby 50 percent plus one of those who vote in a democratic ballot commands a majority for change; rejects suggestions that a future British Government would legislate to require more than half of the entire registered Scottish electorate to vote in …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th September 2022
1st Troon Boys Brigade and 2022 World Pipe Band Championships
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the 1st Troon Boys Brigade Pipe Band on winning first place and becoming Champions in the Grade 4B class at the 2022 World Pipe Band Championships, held at Glasgow Green on 12-13 August 2022 in front of 40,000 spectators; commends the musicians, their families and the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th July 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th July 2022
Scottish Retail Consortium
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the members of the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC); on raising £16.6 million for charity and good causes in 2021 - including during the Covid pandemic - and £92 million overall since 2016, as highlighted in the SRC’s new report into retail charitable giving entitled Backing Scotland’s …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022
Maximum temperature in the workplace
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that recent surveys of workplace health and safety representatives show that high temperatures are one of their top concerns; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working in uncomfortable high temperatures, and that the consequences of this range from dizziness, tiredness, …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2022
Government cleaners and security guards
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with grave concern the unacceptable ways in which cleaning and security staff were treated by officials during the rule-breaking parties at 10 Downing Street identified in the Sue Gray report; find the multiple examples of a lack of respect and poor treatment of security and cleaning …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th July 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 14th July 2022
Financial redress for Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome caused by sodium valproate
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This House calls on the UK Government to pay compensation to sufferers of Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome, caused by womb exposure to sodium valproate; notes this is a key recommendation in the thorough and excellent report by Baroness Cumberlege, First Do No Harm, which summarises the outcomes of the independent Medicines …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2022
Dr al-Singace’s hunger strike and political prisoners in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House is deeply concerned by the ongoing hunger strike of 60-year-old human rights defender and academic Dr Abduljalil al-Singace in Bahrain; notes EDM 578 and reiterates the alarm that his hunger strike began on 8 July 2021 and has exceeded 300 days; expresses concern that despite al-Singace being …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
13th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022
Israeli Flag Day in Occupied East Jerusalem
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the annual Israeli flag march through Palestinian neighbourhoods of occupied East Jerusalem marked by widespread racist chants, including death to Arabs and we will burn your village; further condemns the frequent attacks on Palestinian residents of East Jerusalem by marchers, and attacks on journalists, including this …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
14th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022
Domestic sale and advertisement of animal experiences abroad
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes the urgent need for a ban on the domestic sale and advertisement of cruel animal experiences abroad, such as elephant rides and captive dolphin shows, to be brought into legislation; acknowledges the cruel methods used to train elephants for entertainment, such as repeated beatings with hooks, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2022
Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper
Tabled by:
Marsha De Cordova (Labour - Battersea)
That this House notes that Department for Work and Pensions statistics show that of the 1.5 million Incapacity Benefit claimants who were assessed for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) up until June 2019, 268,000 were found Fit for Work, a proportion of 18 per cent, that between 2013-2020, only 66,000 out …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
6th June 2022
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
17th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2022
Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Huntington’s Disease is a rare, hereditary and incurable neurological condition that slowly robs patients of their ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and care for themselves; notes that a University of Aberdeen study, published in the Journal of Neurology, highlights that the number …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2022
Ratification of the Istanbul Convention
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2022 will mark ten years since the UK signed the Istanbul Convention on protecting women and girls from violence; commends the work by IC Change and other groups in campaigning for the UK’s ratification of the treaty; welcomes the recent announcement by the …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
25th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2022
The imprisonment of Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the imprisonment of Alaa Abd el-Fattah for eight of the last nine years in Egypt; notes that as of 26 May, Alaa is on his 55th day of hunger strike; recalls that Alaa is a human rights activist and has been identified by Amnesty International as …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2022
Plastic Free Pint campaign
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House supports the international campaign Plastic Free Pint by A Plastic Planet, which seeks an outright ban on plastic pint cups without delay; notes that globally 500 billion plastic cups are used each year and lined up end to end they would span 50 MILLION kilometres – the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2022
Reduction in civil service employment
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns Government plans to cut 91,000 jobs from the civil service over the next three years; notes that departmental spending levels for the next three years have only recently been issued, following a process of assessing future staffing requirements; is angered to have learnt of these plans …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2022
60 years of ENABLE Renfrew
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates ENABLE Renfrew on its 60 years of service to the community in Renfrew and throughout Renfrewshire; notes its formation in 1962 by parents of children with learning difficulties in the area; notes its outstanding work in supporting families in the community who value and need the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th May 2022
Arrests in Hong Kong
Tabled by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes with concern reports that His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Zen, Bishop Emeritus of Hong Kong, aged 90, has been arrested in Hong Kong on charges relating to breaches of China's National Security Law; further notes reports that alongside Cardinal Zen, Cantopop singer and actor Denise Ho, former …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
10th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th May 2022
Tenth Anniversary of the reopening of Maryhill Burgh Halls
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates all those involved and connected with the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust as it celebrates ten years since the historic Maryhill Burgh Halls building was reopened in April 2012; notes the Halls, originally opened in 1878 to serve as a police and fire station and municipal facility, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th May 2022
Killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is shocked by the killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces whilst reporting on raids in Jenin; extends its sincere condolences to her family and colleagues who are devastated? by her death; is appalled that this widely-respected, brave and committed journalist was hit by …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th April 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st April 2022
Turkish military action in Northern Iraq
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes and condemns the attacks by Turkish forces on the Metina mountain area in the border area of Duhok in Northern Iraq, that have included jets bombing villages, helicopters dropping ground troops and the terrorising and wounding of Kurdish civilians on the pretext of challenging the PKK, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
28th March 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2022
Disability Benefit Assessments and the Health & Disability Green Paper
Tabled by:
Marsha De Cordova (Labour - Battersea)
That this House notes that Department for Work and Pensions statistics show that of the 1.5 million Incapacity Benefit claimants who were assessed for Employment Support Allowance (ESA) up until June 2019, 268,000 were found Fit for Work, a proportion of18 per cent, that between 2013-2020, only 66,000 out of …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
22nd March 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th April 2022
NICE guideline on endometriosis diagnosis and management
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House urges the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to review and update guideline NG 73 on endometriosis diagnosis and management and to begin the process of doing so before the end of 2022; notes that endometriosis affects one in ten women and those assigned female …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th March 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st March 2022
Persecution of religious minority women and girls
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates International Women’s Day on Tuesday, 8 March, 2022; supports the UK’s commitment to promoting gender equality around the world; recognises that women from religious minorities face persecution and discrimination on account of both their faith and their gender; highlights particularly the cases of Christian women in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
1st March 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2022
Royal Mail workforce reductions
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House expresses alarm at plans by Royal Mail to reduce frontline managerial jobs by 900 posts, a reduction that will further harm the postal service in this country; condemns this continued attack on the jobs of workers while shareholders receive £311 million in rewards; is appalled at the …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th December 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2022
Freedom of speech
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House believes that any legislation proposed or passed in order to prevent serious public disorder should not, as a matter of course, enable the suppression of freedom of speech; believes that laws regulating public order are too often applied beyond the original intentions of Parliament, to the detriment …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Estonian National Day
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 24 February is the Estonian National Day, marking 124 years since the signing of the Estonian declaration of independence in 1918, and the foundation of the Republic of Estonia; further notes that the Estonian people had been subjects variously of Swedish, Russian and German Empires …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Inverurie Junior Agricultural Club's 90th anniversary
Tabled by:
Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes Inverurie Junior Agricultural Club will mark the 90th anniversary of its formation this year; recognises the prominent part the club has played in the Scottish Association of Young Farmers’ Clubs; understands that hundreds of people involved in farming have been part of the club over its …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Heriot-Watt University support to improve the lives of stoma bag wearers
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House welcomes the invaluable support of the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) led by Heriot-Watt University in enabling start-up company Confidence Plus Ltd to introduce its new product ConfiPlus to a clinical setting as quickly as possible; notes that ConfiPlus has been developed to address the common problem …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
25th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st February 2022
A wealth tax as an alternative to National Insurance increases
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House calls on the Government to abandon its regressive plans for a 1.25 percentage point increase in National Insurance contributions; believes this will add to the cost of living crisis people are already experiencing as a result of big increases in energy bills, high inflation, real-term wage cuts …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 10th February 2022
Global Disability Summit 2022
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House marks the second ever Global Disability Summit (GS22), hosted February 16 to 17 by the International Disability Alliance, the Government of Norway and the Government of Ghana; recognises the aims of this year’s summit to mobilise efforts for the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Convention on …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th February 2022
Pension Credit uptake
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House encourages the UK Government to promote pension credit uptake amongst those who are eligible; urges the UK Government to promote the additional benefits that can be claimed alongside pension credit, such as support with council tax, support with rent in the form of Housing Benefit, alongside help …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th February 2022
Recognising the 1988 massacre in Iran
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House supports justice for the victims of the 1988 massacre in Iran; recognises that in 1988, thousands of political prisoners, as many as 30,000, were massacred based on a fatwa by Iran's Supreme Leader Khomeini primarily targeting members of the opposition PMOI (MEK) who remained committed to their …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd February 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Tribute to Warren Graham
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This House expresses both its condolences and celebration of the life of Warren Graham known as the Killie Piper who died tragically at the age of 17; pays tribute to his fantastic talent as a bagpiper and enthusiasm for his local community, a keen supporter of Kilmarnock Football Club, and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st February 2022
United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes 21 January 2022 marks the first anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons; regrets that the United Kingdom is neither a signatory of or a party to the Treaty; calls on the UK Government to abandon …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
31st January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st February 2022
Bearskin caps and the armed forces
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern that the ceremonial bearskin caps worn by members of the armed forces, most notably at the annual Trooping the Colour parade, involve the unnecessary slaughter of black bears; notes that each bearskin ceremonial cap costs the Ministry of Defence over £1,700 and sees no …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 25
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th January 2022
The death of former Celtic manager Win Jansen
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House mourns the passing of Win Jansen, footballer, manager and coach who has died at the age of 75; acknowledges the enormous contribution he made to European football as part of the Feyenoord side which won the Dutch league title four times between 1964 and 1975, the European …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th January 2022
Celebration of the birth and legacy of Robert (Rabbie) Burns
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House notes and celebrates the 263rd anniversary of the birth of Robert (Rabbie) Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, in Alloway on 25 January 1759; notes that he is regarded as a pioneer of the Romantic literacy movement, and after his death became a great source of inspiration to the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th January 2022
Recognition of Ballantrae village as a UNESCO Biosphere Community
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the village of Ballantrae in South Ayrshire on becoming the sixth Biosphere Community in Galloway and Southern Ayrshire’s UNESCO Biosphere, and the first in South Ayrshire, which recognises the village as a destination for visitors from home and abroad who are seeking sustainable, slow tourism experiences …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th January 2022
East Lothian rowers cross the Atlantic in third place
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Ian Baird, Duncan Hughes, Ross McKinney, Fraser Potter and Clive Rooney of North Berwick Coastal Rowing Club, known as Five in a Row, for finishing in third place in the 2021 Talisker Atlantic Challenge; understands that the five men completed the 3000 mile journey from La …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
19th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th January 2022
Holocaust Memorial Day
Tabled by:
Ian Paisley (Democratic Unionist Party - North Antrim)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2022 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the 77th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million Jewish men, women and children were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
18th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th January 2022
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes the week commencing 17 January 2022 is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week; recognises that, while not always easy, attending cervical screening allows diagnosis and treatment of Human Papilloma Virus, as well as early detection of Cervical neoplasia, and can therefore save lives; believes that no-one should feel …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th January 2022
Miscarriage leave and employment policy
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House believes that the Government should introduce a policy of paid miscarriage leave; is aware that the Government has so far been hesitant to introduce such a policy; notes that, in the UK, two weeks parental bereavement leave and pay is in place after stillbirth, however there is …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th January 2022
War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation payments
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House believes that the current process for claiming War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation payments is not fit for purpose and drives many veterans to give up on claims, severely deteriorates many veterans’ mental health, drives many into poverty, and increases the risk of suicides; applauds our veterans …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th January 2022
Human rights in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is concerned by continuing serious human rights violations in Bahrain, including the ongoing arbitrary detention and inhumane treatment of prisoners of conscience, including Abduljalil al-Singace, Hassan Mushaima, Abdulwahab Hussain, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja and Sheikh Ali Salman; notes that Freedom House in its 2021 report rated Bahrain as not …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th January 2022
Post Office Horizon compensation scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House believes that the 555 litigants, who won civil proceedings against Post Office Ltd in 2018-19, should not be excluded from the Post Office Horizon compensation scheme; that the exclusion of these litigants from the compensation scheme is having and will continue to have a direct and devastating …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 59
Scottish National Party: 37
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
5th January 2022
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th January 2022
Remembering Stephen Sutton MBE
Tabled by:
Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House celebrates the life and legacy of the late Stephen Sutton MBE who was born on 16 December 1994; understands Stephen was a charity activist known for his blog and fundraising efforts for Teenage Cancer Trust; notes Stephen’s story continues to be a source of inspiration for thousands …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th January 2022
Commemoration of John Bateman
Tabled by:
Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House commemorates the work of engineer John Bateman who revolutionised the Greater Glasgow Area’s water supply, ridding the city of typhoid and cholera in the 1850s; notes the campaign from East Dunbartonshire group Friends of Milngavie Reservoir and the Institution of Civil Engineers to have Mr Bateman commemorated; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th January 2022
Death of footballer Charlie Gallagher
Tabled by:
Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the life and achievements of Charlie Gallagher, former football player for Celtic and Dumbarton and resident of Bishopbriggs; notes Charlie's many outstanding achievements in the sport including 171 appearances for Celtic and 95 appearances for Dumbarton winning multiple trophies; further notes Charlie as an important member …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd December 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 16th December 2021
Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week
Tabled by:
Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week running from 1 to 7 December; understands Crohn’s & Colitis UK aim to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around these very serious and incurable conditions; notes that each day of Crohn’s Awareness Week a platform will be available for anyone …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th December 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th December 2021
Jackie Shearer and Place Leader Award for Inspirational Leadership
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House commends the critical role that Jackie Shearer has played in launching the new Business Improvement District (BID) in Saracen Street, Possilpark, Glasgow; congratulates her on winning the Place Leader Award for Inspirational Leadership at the Scotland Loves Local Awards; welcomes her work to bring an alliance of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th December 2021
Bailie Jackie McLaren Community Champion Award
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Bailie Jacqueline McLaren on winning the Community Champion award at the 2021 Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) Scotland Councillor Awards for her hard work and dedication to her community; celebrates her successes including securing £800,000 funding from the Scottish Government in partnership with North United Communities …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th December 2021
Glasgow Baby Food Bank awards
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House commends the amazing efforts of Springburn based Glasgow Baby Food Bank over the last 18 months, culminating in the food bank winning the Glasgow Times Community Champions Award for Public Service and the Glasgow Lord Provost’s Special Recognition Award; is grateful for the work the food bank …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
18th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st December 2021
US-UK-Australia military pact
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes with concern the Prime Minister’s announcement on 14 September 2021 of the AUKUS military pact; further notes that this is likely to escalate tension in the Far East and that military manoeuvres and sanctions in the Indo-Pacific region have already led to concerns about the threat …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th November 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st December 2021
Animals in Scientific Research and transition to new approach methodologies
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House regrets 2.88 million animal experiments were carried out in Great Britain in 2020; notes there can be better options than using animals in scientific research; further notes the Animal Free Research UK report Modernising Medical Research recommendation to establish a role focussed on replacing animals with human …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th October 2021
Proscribing of Palestinian human rights organisations
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the declaration of 22 October 2021 made by Israeli Minister of Defence, Benny Gantz, which designated six Palestinian civil society groups as terrorist organisations; notes that the Israeli authorities have not provided any evidence to substantiate their claims about the organisations; further notes that the targeted …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
26th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th October 2021
Death and recognition of Walter Smith OBE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Rangers Football Club legend, and one of the great modern day football managers, Walter Smith OBE; recognises Walter's extraordinary contribution to Scottish football, both as a manager and as a player, beginning his playing career at Dundee United in …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021
Delays in the administration of the State Pension
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the delays being experienced by new pensioners in receiving State Pension payments to which they are entitled, with many still to receive their payments over a month after reaching State Pension age; notes that pensioner poverty has recently risen to a 15-year high …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021
World Suicide Prevention Day
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that suicide is among the top 20 leading causes of death globally for people of all ages and that, according to the World Health Organisation, an estimated 703,000 people die by suicide worldwide each year; acknowledges the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on mental health and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th October 2021
VAT on sunscreen
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls for sunscreen to be reclassified as an essential healthcare item and therefore be exempted from VAT, given the important role it plays in preventing serious health conditions such as skin cancer; understands that sunscreen is currently classified as a cosmetic product in the UK and is …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Sunday 24th October 2021
Emma Ritch
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House recognises the remarkable achievements of internationally renowned feminist, the late Emma Ritch who was executive director of Engender, Scotland’s feminist policy and advocacy organisation; notes that her professional and voluntary work roles over a number of years included Chair of the Board of Trustees at Human Rights …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 1
19th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st October 2021
The Shetland Bus
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the passing of Jakob Strandheim, the last surviving crew member of the Shetland Bus operations during the Second World War; notes that the Shetland Bus operations comprised almost 200 missions, transporting hundreds of refugees out of occupied Norway to Shetland and moving agents, supplies and equipment …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th October 2021
Introducing a Wealth Tax
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes that almost a quarter of all household wealth in the UK is held by the richest one per cent. of the population; further notes that the wealth of UK billionaires increased by £106 billion since the start of the pandemic; believes that it is unjust that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th October 2021
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that Baby Loss Awareness Week took place from 9 to 15 October 2021; offers sincere sympathy to those families who have lost precious babies; acknowledges that stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss is a tragedy which governments across the UK must work to prevent; pays tribute to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Anthony Nolan and Blood Cancer Awareness Month
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises Blood Cancer Awareness Month from 1-30 September; notes its importance for raising awareness of blood cancers and the necessity of their early diagnosis to save lives; commends charitable organisations like Anthony Nolan and their campaign to amplify voices of blood cancer patients; recognises their Blood Cancer …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
23rd September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Clarkston gas explosion of 21 October 1971
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recalls, fifty years on, the dreadful events of 21 October 1971, when Scotland’s worst peace-time explosion ripped through the Clarkston Toll shopping precinct, quickly reducing the shops to rubble; recognises the devastating impact on the local community, with 22 people losing their lives and more than 100 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Trodelvy
Tabled by:
Mick Whitley (Labour - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes the news that Trodelvy, a new treatment for women living with incurable metastatic triple negative breast cancer, has been licensed through Project Orbis for use in Great Britain; expresses concern that women now face a delay before they can access the drug and potentially miss out …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
6th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Communication of changes to the state pension age for 1950s-born women
Tabled by:
Andrew Gwynne (Independent - Gorton and Denton)
That this House notes the recent findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's report entitled Women's State Pension Age: our findings on the Department for Work and Pensions' communication of changes; urges the Government to recognise the negative effects of successive DWP maladministration; calls for compensation for 1950s-born women; …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
19th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Protecting grasslands at COP26 and beyond
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House recognises that species-rich grasslands offer ways of reducing the impact of greenhouse gases that cause climate change by reducing flooding risk, locking up pollutants and acting as critical ecosystems for pollinators and supporting sustainable and resilient farming; regrets that in the last 100 years the UK alone …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th October 2021
Employment rights and ASOS's human resources policies
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends highly the approach of online fashion retailer ASOS to support its staff during challenging health related life events as it introduces trailblazing new human resources policies; notes it is hugely impressed that ASOS employees will now receive ten days paid leave should they, their partner or …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021
Lakhvinder Ricky Reel
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House continues to expresses its heartfelt sympathy with the family of the late Lakhvinder Ricky Reel who died in suspicious circumstances in 1997 after being racially attacked in Kingston, Surrey; is appalled to learn that his family were spied upon by undercover police officers; acknowledges that over 100,000 …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
21st September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Centenary of the Victory Baths in Renfrew
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that the Victory Baths in Renfrew celebrated its centenary on 19 September 2021; understands that the swimming baths were gifted to the town by shipbuilder and government minister, Sir Frederick Lobnitz, who, along with his wife, Lady Lobnitz and Lady Blythswood conducted the opening ceremony watched …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st September 2021
60th anniversary of Kirklandneuk Primary School
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that Kirklandneuk Primary School in Renfrew celebrated its 60th anniversary on 28 August 2021; understands that the school has over the last three weeks had several events celebrating the occasion; believes that Kirklandneuk Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in the Renfrew …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th September 2021
Auchengeich Mining Disaster 62nd anniversary
Tabled by:
Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Saturday 18 September 2021 is the 62nd anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by that tragedy, and 67 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 10th September 2021
40th anniversary of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Glasgow
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the leadership and community of the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple on Otago Street, Glasgow, on the occasion of its 40th anniversary; notes that that anniversary was celebrated at a special event at the Gurdwara on 29 August 2021; thanks all those associated with the Gurdwara who …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th September 2021
The Ministerial Code and the conduct of the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House believes that trust in the ministerial code has been eroded by the actions of the Prime Minister; further believes that the Prime Minister should no longer be the guardian of the code as he has been shown to lack the moral aptitude needed; and therefore calls for …
105 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th September 2021
Unsafe cladding and building safety defects
Tabled by:
Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes with concern the large number of people who, four years after the Grenfell Tower fire, are still living in blocks with unsafe cladding and other building safety defects; is aware that that situation is causing great concern and distress to leaseholders who are currently unable to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th August 2021
Professor Samson Kambalu and the Fourth Plinth commission
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the commission of Professor Samson Kambalu and his sculpture Antelope for installation on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square in 2022; recognises that the sculpture is a recreation of a 1914 photograph of pan-Africanist Malawian preacher, John Chilembwe and European missionary John Chorley, where Chilembwe wears …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th August 2021
Arlington Baths Club 150th anniversary celebrations
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Arlington Baths Club in the West End of Glasgow as it celebrates the 150th anniversary of its opening on 1 August 1871; notes that plans for July 2020 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Club's foundation were much reduced as a result of the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th August 2021
40th anniversary of Mandela's Freedom of Glasgow
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Nelson Mandela being granted the Freedom of Glasgow; further notes that 4 August 1981 was the day Glasgow City Council presented the Freedom of the City to Nelson Mandela in absentia, since he was still on Robben Island, and Dr. Alex …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th August 2021
Lady Rita Rae QC elected as Rector of Glasgow University
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Lady Rae on her election as Rector of the University of Glasgow on 21st April 2020; notes that Lady Rae is making history by becoming the University of Glasgow’s first female working Rector, and only the second woman ever elected to the post after the symbolic …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 22nd July 2021
Nuclear energy policy
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House urges the Government to review its nuclear policy; notes that Dungeness Power Station stopped generating in June 2021, seven years early due to safety concerns; that Hunterston B will stop generating in 2021, Hinkley B in 2022, Hartlepool and Heysham Power Stations in 2024, that Torness and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 20th July 2021
Scott Martin's book entitled Before I Forget
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This this House congratulates Scott Martin, who has self-published a book written during covid titled Before I forget; notes that the book is now on its third print run and that Scott has now raised over £7000 for Alzheimer's Scotland; further that sales have came as far afield as Australia …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 20th July 2021
Poppyscotland Welfare Centre, Kilmarnock
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House is disappointed that the Poppyscotland Welfare Centre in Kilmarnock is to close and pays tribute to the vital work undertaken by the staff since the premises opened to the public in 2018; appreciates that covid-19 has had an impact on how the centre’s ability to operate; further …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th July 2021
Human rights in Western Sahara
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House strongly condemns the attacks on human rights defenders, students, journalists and academics who publicly criticise the Government of Morocco; profoundly regrets the recent violence perpetrated in the most high profile cases including Sultana and Laura Khaya, Babuizid Muhammed, Saaed Labhi, Salek Baber and Khaled Bouvfraya; is alarmed …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) Bill
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
This House notes that the UK Government has authorised hundreds of millions of pounds worth of arms sales to Israel between 2016 and 2020; believes that the UK Government should end these arms sales as part of efforts to end Israel's militarized repression of Palestinians, violations of international law and …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
25th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021
National Epilepsy Week 2021
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes National Epilepsy Week 2021 running from 24 May to 31 May; notes the campaign#6forthe600 which highlights that every week 600 people in the UK are given the life changing news they have epilepsy; further notes Epilepsy Research UK has announced funding for a further four projects, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
12th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021
Giving every child the best start in life
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes the work of WAVE Trust and its 70/30 campaign to reduce levels of child abuse, neglect and domestic abuse by 70 per cent by 2030; further notes that over two-thirds of this House have endorsed that campaign, including a majority from all parties; recognises the role …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 56
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
7th July 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th July 2021
Access to cash
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the importance of access to cash for the UK population; notes that due to bank branch closures and the loss of free-to-use ATMs across the UK, millions are at risk of losing access to cash; further notes that all communities should be guaranteed a right to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
14th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th July 2021
The fur trade in the UK
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Call for Evidence on the fur trade in the UK; urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the import and sale of fur in the UK having first banned fur farms more than 20 years ago, something that is possible now that the UK …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 2nd July 2021
Public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House applauds the new Animal Sentience Bill, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience joy and feel suffering and pain; notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth with its Beagle Ambassador, rescued laboratory dog Scarlett; is shocked to see the harrowing exposé showing thousands of …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
28th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 1st July 2021
Rett UK and Rett Syndrome Awareness
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends Rett UK for the invaluable work they do as the only specialist charity in the UK to provide professional family support, information and advice to those affected by Rett Syndrome; recognises the need for greater awareness of Rett Syndrome as a rare neurological condition that impacts …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st July 2021
Families of children with extremely rare chromosome and gene disorders
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the challenges faced by parents of children with unique or extremely rare chromosome and gene disorders in receiving tailored medical care and locating support groups specific to their situation, as well as in being able to know what to expect or gauge against; commends the work …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 1st July 2021
Sarcoma UK and Sarcoma Awareness Month 2021
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises Sarcoma Awareness Month from 1 to 31 July,and its importance in spreading awareness of Sarcoma as an uncommon and fast-spreading cancer; acknowledges the necessity of early, fast and accurate diagnosis for the 5,300 people diagnosed with the disease annually in the UK; recognises the hard work …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
28th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th June 2021
Government contractor Mitie Group plc and employment practices
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
That this House believes that the practice of threatening employees with being fired and rehired unless they accept inferior terms and conditions is immoral, unacceptable and should be made unlawful; notes that Government Ministers have previously condemned the use of such threats as a negotiating tactic; is concerned by reports …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th June 2021
Israel and Palestine
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern at recent events in the occupied Palestinian territory and Israel; welcomes the ceasefire which began on 21 May 2021; calls for every effort to be made to end all attacks and forms of aggression, address the underlying causes and hold those responsible fully …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
26th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th June 2021
Apology for Forced Adoption
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House recognises the great injustice, suffering and lifetime of pain caused to mothers and their children separated by forced adoption in the UK in the three decades after the Second World War, when young unmarried mothers were coerced into handing over their new-born children, and apologises for it; …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 24th June 2021
Armed Forces Day 2021
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House notes that Armed Forces Day 2021 takes place on 26th June; welcomes this recognition and appreciation of both current and former service personnel; applauds and sincerely thanks Armed Forces personnel and veterans for their outstanding public service and personal sacrifice throughout their military careers; welcomes a national …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st June 2021
Zero-carbon domestic renewables
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30% of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown energy and heating is vital to reach the Net …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st June 2021
End the young parent penalty
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes that there are 1.8 million single parents across the UK, with nearly half of all children in single parent families living in poverty; further notes the particular impact of Covid-19 on single parents who are both the carer and income generator for their family; believes that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Achievement of Ayrshire College
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises and congratulates the Ayrshire College HND Coaching and Developing Sport staff and students on their outstanding achievement of winning the prestigious Times Educational Supplement Further Education best Teaching and Learning Initiative Award for their mental health campaign entitled Mental Health United which is now embedded in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Channel 4's role as a Public Service Broadcaster
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House shares the concern of the National Union of Journalists that the Government is still actively considering the privatisation of Channel Four Television Corporation, a publicly owned but commercially funded company which makes a notable contribution to British broadcasting; notes that Channel 4 is not presently run for …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
7th June 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Ratification of the Istanbul Convention
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2021 will mark nine years since the UK signed the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; acknowledges the work by the former hon. Member for Banff and Buchan, Eilidh Whiteford, in securing the passage of legislation enshrining …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 27th May 2021
NHS privatisation
Tabled by:
Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House expresses dismay at the Government’s White Paper, The Future of Health and Care, published on 11 February 2021 which rubber stamps the US care models for the UK; notes that the Bill is a Trojan horse for deregulated privatisation and that language on integrated care championed by …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021
Ayrshire Food Hub
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the opening of Crossroads Hub, trading as Ayrshire Food Hub; congratulates the committee and volunteers on delivering a legacy project to replace the former Crossroads Primary School; welcomes that many ex-pupils and teachers have already visited or expressed their joy at the opening; notes that the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 27th May 2021
Relegation of Kilmarnock FC
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House expresses disappointment with the relegation of Kilmarnock FC from the Premiership, ending 28 years of consecutive top-flight football; notes that only Celtic, Motherwell and Aberdeen have remained longer in the top-flight; further notes that the latter two were spared relegation due to Falkirk not having a compliant …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2021
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
24th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th May 2021
St Johnstone FC winning the 2021 Scottish Cup Final
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House wholeheartedly congratulates St Johnstone Football Club on winning the Scottish Cup adding it to the Scottish League Cup already won earlier in the season, making it a historic cup double for the Perth side; congratulates manager Callum Davidson, all the players, Chairman Steve Brown, his fellow board …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
24th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th May 2021
Maggie’s Centres operations during the covid-19 pandemic
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the work of Maggie's Glasgow in providing support to thousands of people with cancer and their loves ones from across the West of Scotland; notes that 2020 was a challenging year for all, but particularly for those suffering from or recently diagnosed with serious illnesses such …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
12th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th May 2021
Recognition of Armenian massacres as genocide
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House welcomes US President Biden's formal recognition of the extermination of over one million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 as genocide; and calls on the Government to issue a similar recognition.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 2021
Specialist consultant prescribed medicinal cannabis
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises the benefits of prescribed medical cannabis by a specialist consultant for people suffering with chronic pain, epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation around the use of prescribed medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; but regrets the difficulties that patients and their families …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 2021
50 years of the Misuse of Drugs Act
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House acknowledges that the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is not fit for purpose; notes that for 50 years, it has failed to reduce drug consumption and that drug deaths are now at a record high; further notes that instead it has increased harm, damaged public health and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
20th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th May 2021
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that Government-commissioned research in 2016 by the Equality and Human Rights Commission found disturbingly high levels of pregnancy and maternity discrimination in UK workplaces; further notes the February 2021 conclusion of the Women and Equalities Committee that the Government must act now to prevent further discrimination, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th May 2021
12th anniversary of the end of the Sri Lankan civil war
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this house recognises that 12 years on from the end of the Sri Lankan civil war, most alleged human rights abuses primarily against Tamil people are yet to be investigated; acknowledges that those allegations include indiscriminate bombing in no~fire zones, summary executions of surrenderers, torture, sexual violence and abductions; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021
Attacks on journalists in Gaza
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House deplores the attack by the Israeli military on the building in Gaza housing media including Associated Press and Al Jazeera, which follows attacks or detentions of at least thirty journalists and two previous strikes on journalist's offices in Gaza; supports the demands of the International Federation of …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th May 2021
Protests in Colombia
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House expresses profound concern on reports of excessive use of force by the Colombian police, against overwhelmingly peaceful social protests as confirmed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights across Colombia from 28 April 2021, as part of a national strike; believes the right …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 30
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
11th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th May 2021
Deaf Awareness Week 2021
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House celebrates Deaf Awareness Week, which ran from 4-9 May 2021; recognises that there are around 151,000 users of British Sign Language in the UK, about 87,000 of whom are Deaf; notes with concern that too many deaf people in the UK still face social exclusion as a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
11th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th May 2021
Fire and rehire tactics
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House observes the widespread and growing use of fire and rehire tactics by employers over recent months; condemns the actions of a number of companies in threatening staff with termination if reductions to wages and conditions are not agreed to; notes the widespread legal prohibition on such employment …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 13
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th May 2021
Investment in good quality green jobs across the UK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the urgency with which the UK must act to address the climate and nature emergencies; notes the scale and ambition of US President Biden’s $2.3 trillion plan to upgrade America so that it is greener and fairer and regrets the lack of such a plan for …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
12th April 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st April 2021
Conflict in Tigray, Ethiopia
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House condemns the massacre at Axum in Ethiopia, documented by both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity; further condemns the reported wider pattern of violence throughout the Tigray region, including the use of rape and sexual violence, and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st April 2021
Support to tackle food waste
Tabled by:
Neil Parish (Conservative - Tiverton and Honiton)
That this House recognises the valuable work of FareShare, the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste, in providing two million meals per week to people in need during the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges that it is deeply regrettable that two million tonnes of food goes to waste in the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st April 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st April 2021
The need for investment in good green jobs across the United Kingdom
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this house notes the significance of Earth Day; further notes the urgency with which the UK must act to address the climate and nature emergencies; welcomes this government’s focus on the job creation potential of a green recovery in its G7 priorities; sees the opportunity for the recovery to …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th April 2021
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
19th April 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th April 2021
Salute to pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with profound disappointment the sentencing to prison of Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, including Jimmy Lai; condemns the Chinese government’s clamp down on freedom of speech, movement and association in Hong Kong since the introduction of the National Security Law; salutes those arrested, tried and punished by …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
25th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th April 2021
Reusable Nappies Week
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates all those involved with Reusable Nappies Week 2021; notes with concern the average plastic consumption of single-use nappies per child is equivalent to throwing away 17 plastic bags a day, or over 6,000 per year; acknowledges that nearly three billion nappies are thrown away annually in …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Immigration
Tabled by:
Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (S.I., 2021, No. 184), dated 23 February 2021, a copy of which was laid before this House on 25 February 2021, be annulled.
82 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Steps towards disarmament
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes with concern the statement in the Government’s Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development, and Foreign Policy that the ceiling on the number of nuclear warheads held by the UK is to increase by 40 percent, reversing the longstanding trend of gradual reductions; further notes with concern …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
GP surgeries and the private sector
Tabled by:
Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House expresses alarm that Operose, a subsidiary of US health company Centene, has taken over AT Medics which has a large number of APMS contracts, including 49 GP practices; is concerned that the prioritisation of profit in the provision of NHS services will lead to a loss of …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
9th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Glue traps
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House calls for an urgent review into the use of glue traps as a means of pest control due to the inhumane suffering they cause animals; is deeply concerned by the cruel way in which they leave animals to face slow, painful deaths and strongly asserts that animals …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th April 2021
Centralisation of Highland and Island services in Inverness
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House regrets the centralisation of Highland and Island services in Inverness; notes that centralising HIAL air traffic controllers in Inverness will leave towers at Island and Highland airports unmanned and is concerned that this poses a risk to passengers; and further notes that £6.5 million has been spent …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th March 2021
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan in 1971 and recognises the historical significance of this milestone; commemorates all those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and independence of Bangladesh and its citizens; commends and recognises the economic and social progress Bangladesh has made; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
22nd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd March 2021
Israeli permit system: children and parents in Gaza
Tabled by:
Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House condemns the inhumane practice of separation of children in Gaza who need medical treatment from outside the Strip from their parents, who are routinely denied accompanier passes by Israel; notes that since January 2018, Physicians for Human Rights Israel has assisted over 130 children including breastfed babies …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd March 2021
UK-EU veterinary agreement
Tabled by:
Stephen Farry (Alliance - North Down)
That this House recognises that the absence of a UK-EU veterinary agreement on sanitary and phytosanitary rules on movements of animals and food products between Great Britain and the EU and between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is creating major barriers for UK food exporters and also significantly contributes to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
12th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd March 2021
Public Social Partnership for the Disability Employment Gap
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends the work of the Public Social Partnership for the Disability Employment Gap led by the Scottish Union of Supported Employment as lead partner; recognises it aims to increase employers’ confidence, awareness and capacity to recruit and retain disabled people in their workforce; notes the innovative ways …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd March 2021
Colombian peace process
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House is concerned by the intensification of violence in rural areas in Colombia, with 76 massacres and a 65 per cent increase in armed conflict in 2020, and against human rights defenders there, with Colombian defenders representing 50 per cent of the global total killed in 2020, which …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd March 2021
100th Anniversary of Andrew Watson’s death
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of Andrew Watson, the world’s first black footballer who began his football career at Maxwell FC, based at Queen’s Park in Glasgow; notes his subsequent move to Parkgrove FC based at Trinidad Park, adjacent to today’s Ibrox Stadium, alongside Robert …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
22nd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th March 2021
Aviation workers and green jobs
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the tens of thousands of redundancies in UK airports despite £7bn of public support and the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CRJS) a year ago; further notes that towns near airports such as Crawley, Luton and Slough experienced some of the highest …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 11th March 2021
St Johnstone FC and the 2021 Scottish League Cup
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House warmly congratulates St Johnstone Football Club on winning the 2021 Scottish League Cup in a stunning victory against Livingston Football Club at Hampden Park; notes that this is the first time the League Cup has been won by the Perth club; commends club manager Callum Davidson on …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 11th March 2021
Cuba and the US blockade
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises that the US blockade of Cuba has cost the Cuban economy billions of dollars, causes shortages in essential services and has been exacerbated by the Trump administration’s designation of Cuba as state sponsor of terrorism – a politically motivated move which intensifies sanctions against the Cuban …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th March 2021
Uprating of state pensions
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House regrets that over half a million UK pensioners continue to have their pensions frozen as a result of where they live and notes that 90 per cent of those people live in Commonwealth countries with which the UK has strong cultural and historical ties; is further concerned …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th March 2021
Scots language added to Spotify
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes Spotify’s lang-owerdue deceesion tae add Scots as yin o its kent leids (welcomes Spotify’s long-overdue decision to add Scots as one of its recognised languages); congratulates singer Iona Fyfe for leading the public campaign for that music giant to make that change; recognises that Scots is …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021
Use of explosive weapons in populated areas
Tabled by:
Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
That this House notes that the use of explosive weapons in towns and cities is a leading cause of civilian casualties in modern conflict; further notes with regret the devastating long-term humanitarian consequences caused by the destruction of critical civilian infrastructure including homes, schools, hospitals, water and sanitation systems and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th March 2021
VAT on Zero Carbon Domestic Renewables
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the UK's legal commitment to reduce carbon emissions, including those from domestic dwellings, to Net Zero by 2050; further notes that 30 per cent of UK carbon dioxide emissions are from domestic dwellings; recognises that micro-generation of home grown energy and heating is vital to reach …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
24th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 4th March 2021
London Capital & Finance Plc bondholder compensation
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the significant losses of the 11,625 London Capital & Finance Plc (LC&F) bondholders who invested about £237million and may only get 20 per cent of their investment back following the scheme’s failure; notes that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid £56.3 million in compensation to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
3rd March 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th March 2021
International Women's Day and freedom of religion or belief (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates International Women’s Day on 8 March 2021; recognises that women from marginalised religious or belief communities encounter unique persecution and challenges due to their gender; expresses deep concern that these women have become much more vulnerable since the outbreak of covid-19 resulting in increased cases of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021
Tenth anniversary of the Bahraini revolution
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring and the Bahraini revolution of 2011; remembers the horrific events of the deadly pre-dawn raid of 17 February 2011, also known as Bloody Thursday; recognises the countless forms of repression that have targeted peaceful opponents of the regime, such …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021
VAT on hair and beauty services
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the significant impact that the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the hairdressing, beauty and holistic service industry; notes that this sector is reported by the British Beauty Council to contribute £9.2bn annually to Britain’s economy, employing a workforce of 288,160 people as hair and beauty practitioners …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
24th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2021
Political and security situation in Myanmar
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House condemns the military coup in Myanmar (Burma); demands the immediate release of all political prisoners; extends solidarity to fellow Members of Parliament who have been denied the right to exercise their democratically elected mandate; welcomes the establishment by Parliamentarians of representative committees from national, regional and state …
104 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd February 2021
The Green Homes Grant
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes the Green Homes Grant to upgrade 600,000 homes and support 100,000 jobs is in need of fundamental reform; is concerned that as of 8 February 2021 just 22,165 vouchers had been issued to customers despite enormous demand, that any underspend of the £2 billion invested until …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
200th anniversary of Heriot-Watt University
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heriot-Watt University will be celebrating in 2021 the 200th anniversary of its founding roots in 1821; further notes that Heriot-Watt University created the world’s first mechanics’ institute in the heart of Edinburgh; commends Heriot-Watt University on its substantial contribution to Scotland and the world through …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2021
Government workers' pay
Tabled by:
Rachel Hopkins (Labour - Luton South and South Bedfordshire)
That this House supports the Parliamentary petition signed by over 100,000 people for a fair pay rise for government workers and rejects the government’s public sector pay freeze; notes that throughout the pandemic, government workers have delivered critical services that have kept our country safe and secure; further notes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
8th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 15th February 2021
Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its concern at the decision of the Treasury to go ahead with the introduction of the Construction Industry VAT Reverse Charge with effect from 1 March 2021; notes that this is of great concern to small and medium sized firms in the construction industry, who are …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
3rd February 2021
17 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
8th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2021
West Cumbria Coal Mine
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House is dismayed by the decision to approve a new deep coal mine in West Cumbria; believes it is a dangerous backwards step in the fight against climate change; further believes it undermines the UK’s COP26 Presidency, damaging the Government’s international credibility; notes that it both contradicts Climate …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th February 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2021
Scotland Calcutta Cup victory
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish national men's rugby union team on their 11-6 victory over England in the opening game of the Six Nations Championship, winning the Calcutta Cup; notes that this is the first victory by a Scotland team at Twickenham since 1983; appreciates the work and dedication …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2021
Visas for musicians in the EU
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House applauds the over 100 musicians who wrote to The Times on 20 January 2021 and agrees that the UK Government must immediately seek supplementary agreement with the EU to secure the ability of all creative workers including musicians, performers, their equipment and others such as technicians to …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
12th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 29th January 2021
Fetal pain
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House welcomes the report on Foetal Sentience and Pain commissioned by the all-party Parliamentary pro-life group; recognises that recent research by Dr Stuart WG Derbyshire and John C Bockmann PA in the Journal of Medical Ethics supports the view that babies in the womb may feel pain from …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
25th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2021
The gender pension gap
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House expresses concern about the gender pension gap which stands at around 40.3 per cent, more than twice the gender pay gap of 17.3 per cent, representing a differential in pension income of around £7,500 a year; understands that women’s lower average lifetime earnings, as well as the …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2021
Travel rights for workers in the media and creative industries
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is deeply disturbed to hear that proposals made during the Brexit negotiations which would have offered special travel rights for the creative workforce represented by the Federation of Entertainment Unions (FEU) were turned down; notes that the creative industries are one of the fastest-growing parts of the …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2021
EU Settlement Scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned that the EU Settlement Scheme does not deliver sufficient assurance of their future status to all EU nationals resident in the UK; notes that some EU nationals and non-EU family members will be unable to obtain their status for a number of reasons, including a …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
20th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Workers’ rights
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
This House expresses deep concern over the Government’s decision to review the “working time directive” implemented by the Working Time Regulations 1998; notes that amongst other achievements the Directive gave UK workers a statutory right to paid annual leave for the first time; further notes that the Government is yet …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
20th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Covid-19 vaccination of Palestinians in the occupied territories
Tabled by:
Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East)
That this House notes that after more than 53 years of occupation, Israeli authorities have an obligation to fully respect the human rights of Palestinians in the occupied territories, including their right to health; notes the Israeli government’s duties under the Forth Geneva Convention to ensure medical supplies, including to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Universal credit uplift
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the profound impact that the covid-19 pandemic has had on the economy and the labour market, forcing many to rely on welfare benefits to survive at this difficult time; notes the importance that the temporary uplift to universal credit of £20 per week has played in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
20th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Free school meals and child poverty
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the important role that healthy, nutritious meals play in supporting a child’s education and the need to ensure that these meals continue to be available to children throughout the covid-19 pandemic; asserts that access to free school meal provision is an essential tool in tackling the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
17th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Stay Connected project Coatbridge
Tabled by:
Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the hard work and endeavours of all the volunteers involved with the Stay Connected Project in Coatbridge; commends the project for the support they have shown to the local community this festive period by providing supplies to those who are elderly, vulnerable or isolated; and in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Stepps Community Foodbank
Tabled by:
Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the efforts of Stepps Community Development Trust in establishing a community foodbank for use during the course of the covid-19 pandemic; praises inclusivity and the cooperative approach adopted by ensuring uniform access to service provision; and commends the contributions of the Stepps community and thanks the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Auchengeich Mining Disaster
Tabled by:
Steven Bonnar (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House acknowledges that Friday 18 September 2020 is the 61st anniversary of the Auchengeich Mining disaster; respectfully remembers the 47 men who lost their lives after a fault with equipment caused a fire in the mine; further remembers that 41 women were widowed by this tragedy, and 67 …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st January 2021
Equitable Life
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that the Equitable Life scandal remains an ongoing and significant injustice; notes that the majority of victims are retired factory shop workers, nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners who diligently saved for their retirement; is concerned that 12 years after the Government accepted the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
18th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Upper Clyde Shipbuilders work-in protest 50th Anniversary
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders (UCS) work-in protest; notes that when faced with the closure of their shipyards due to the Conservative Government refusing to provide financial assistance, workers at the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders inspired their communities, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Celebrating the work of Scottish Ballet
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the creativity of Scottish Ballet who embraced the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and delivered a truly successful digital Christmas Season over the 2020 festive period; acknowledges the innovation of filmmakers Jessica Wright and Morgann Runacre-Temple in developing the Secret Theatre Christmas Special that brought …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Congratulating George Parsonage of the Glasgow Humane Society
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates George Parsonage on receiving the Special Recognition Award at the Pride of Scotland Awards 2020; recognises the vital work carried out by Mr Parsonage in preserving human life on the waterways of Greater Glasgow and on the advice and education he provides to the general public, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
30th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
EU ban on Scottish seed potato exports
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes with dismay the damaging effect that the UK leaving the EU is set to have on Scotland’s vital seed potato sector by virtue of the UK’s trade deal with the EU; understands that conventionally around 22,000 tonnes of Scottish seed potatoes, which are highly regarded internationally …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
30th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
EU visa system for touring artists and musicians
Tabled by:
Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes with concern that while the deal agreed between the UK and the EU provides exemptions to visa rules for certain workers travelling to different European countries, this does not include artists and musicians; understands this will result in artists having to apply for separate visas for …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021
Holocaust Memorial Day 2021
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2021 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 30
Conservative: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
13th January 2021
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 14th January 2021
Most Rev Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, 1951 - 2021
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with sadness the sudden death of the Most Reverend Philip Tartaglia, Archbishop of Glasgow, on 13th January 2021; notes that this date is marked in the Catholic Church as the Feast of St Mungo, the founder and first Bishop of Glasgow, and that Archbishop Tartaglia was …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th January 2021
Accelerating human relevant life sciences in the UK
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House acknowledges that many of the major diseases of our time remain poorly understood and lack adequate treatments; notes the economic, business and public health benefits of developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that have the potential to reduce drug development failures and save costs and time; recognises that …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 31
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2021
Oil and Gas UK Awards
Tabled by:
Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates the winners and finalists of the OGUK Awards, which brings the offshore oil and gas industry together to celebrate its brightest and best; acknowledges the exceptional work of the winners in the following categories: Apprentice of the Year, Scott Milligan, Graduate of the Year, Connor Robb, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
23rd September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2021
Relocation of aslyum seekers and refugees from Aegean Islands
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House recognises the deteriorating conditions faced by asylum seekers and refugees on the Aegean Islands and notes the recent fire at the Moria camp in Lesvos which has left 13,000 people without shelter; welcomes the fact that Germany, France and Norway have agreed to take some of those …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
30th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020
Future participation in Erasmus+
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House expresses deep regret regarding the UK Government’s decision to withdraw from the Erasmus+ scheme; recognises the importance of Erasmus+ to the many thousands of students and young people who have benefited from the opportunity to live, study and work abroad; notes that EU membership is not a …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2020
Western Sahara
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House recognises the right of the people of Western Sahara to their own self-determination; urges the UK as a member of the group of friends to redouble UN Security Council efforts to deliver the referendum on which the 1991 ceasefire in that region was contingent; stands in solidarity …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 22
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th December 2020
Human rights and democracy in Poland
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House acknowledges and condemns human rights violations in Poland, in particular, attacks on the rights of women and LGBTQ+ minorities, including the near-total abortion ban that breaks the human right of freedom from torture, and disregards the bodily autonomy of women; supports the protection of LGBTQ+ families, and …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st December 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Independence Day in Finland
Tabled by:
Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises and celebrates Independence Day on 6 December 2020 with the people of Finland, a thriving, prosperous and successful country within the European Union, who gained their independence from Russia in 1917; and commends their democratic Government and acknowledges their innovative programmes for homelessness, healthcare and social …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Small Business Saturday
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes Small Business Saturday 2020 on the 5 December; notes that this successful, grassroots campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop local and support small businesses in their communities is now in its eighth year in the UK with a record 17.6 million …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
International Volunteers Day
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises International Volunteers Day on 5 December 2020; welcomes this day as an opportunity to celebrate volunteers, promote volunteerism and recognise volunteer contributions; and further recognises and pays thanks to the many volunteers who have been at the forefront of medical, community and societal responses throughout the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
VAT Retail Export Scheme
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House expresses its concern at the Government's decision to abolish the VAT Retail Export Scheme, otherwise known as tax-free shopping, from 1 January 2021 with inaccurate determinations having been made of the impact of that decision; acknowledges that since that decision was announced, businesses have been facing the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Demolition of Palestinian homes
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns Israel’s destruction of the entire Palestinian village of Khirbet Hamsa al-Foqa; is appalled that 73 people, including 41 children, have been made homeless in the largest incident of forced displacement in the West Bank for years; notes that 2020 has seen the highest level of …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 21
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Israeli annexation of Palestinian land
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements; notes that, despite the temporary suspension of formal annexation plans, Israel has accelerated the construction of illegal settlements across the West Bank to its fastest pace since 2012; recognises that settlement expansion amounts to the de facto …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
WASPI women
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes with great concern the continuing unfair treatment of WASPI women; further notes that many of the women concerned had no prior notice that their pensionable age and eligibility was to be pushed back; draws attention to the ongoing injustice of the situation which has placed many …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
8th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Employment practices on redundancy and rehiring
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes with alarm the growing number of employers, especially in the retail, hospitality and aviation sectors, who are making employees redundant before re-employing them on less-favourable terms and conditions; believes that these employers are cynically using the covid-19 crisis as cover to reduce staff costs at a …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
28th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Support for the transport industry during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House calls on the Government to act urgently to support the transport industry, many sectors of which have been met with silence from the Department for Transport and the Treasury; urges the Government to listen to representatives of the aviation, road haulage, coaching and holiday travel industry who …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Scottish influence on Catalan and Spanish football
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes the 125th anniversary of the first ever match between teams from different parts of Spain which took place on 25 April at the Velanova Velodrome between a team made up of Scottish factory workers from the Coats industrial colony at Borgonyá, and a team of players …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
25th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2020
The 0.7 per cent overseas aid commitment
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses concern and condemnation of any attempt by the Government to reduce aid spending by ending the UK’s commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Overseas Development Assistance; notes that the 0.7 per cent target was adopted by the UN General Assembly …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2020
VisitScotland first national tourist organisation to join Tourism Declares Initiative
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House welcomes VisitScotland’s commitment to playing a leading role in the development of Scotland as a globally-recognised responsible destination by becoming the first national tourism organisation in the world to join the Tourism Declares Initiative; congratulates partners comprising one hundred travel groups, businesses and individuals including Wild Scotland …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
16th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2020
Scotland and the Euro 2020
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Men’s Team for their qualification to Euro 2020; welcomes the team qualifying for their first major finals tournament since World Cup 1998; notes that the team have now gone nine games unbeaten, with that streak beginning in October 2019; praises David Marshall for …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 13th November 2020
Ryan Christie scores qualifying goal
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this house congratulates former Inverness Millburn Academy pupil and former Caledonian Thistle Football Club academy graduate, Ryan Christie, on scoring the qualifying goal to take the Scotland National men's football team to a successful penalty shoot out, and to qualification for the European Championships in 2021; and finally, wishes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2020
Dan Mihalache Romanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to Ambassador Dan Mihalache for his service as Romanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom; commends his strong role in improving the relationship, across all nations of the UK and between the UK and Romania; notes his passionate commitment to, and the valuable contribution of, the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020
Campaign for a real living wage
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes Living Wage Week and the PCS Union campaign for a real living wage for their members working on outsourced Government facilities management contracts; applauds these front line key workers who have continued to work throughout the pandemic making workplaces safe and secure despite being some of …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 16
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2020
Elections for the Shura Advisory Council
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House welcomes the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, that the country will hold elections for its Shura Advisory Council next October; recognises that these elections are an important step, as they will allow Qatari citizens to elect Shura Council members …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 4th November 2020
Duty and tax-free shopping
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes the recent Government consultation on the continuation of duty and tax-free shopping for visitors from outside the EU, including the published summary of responses which indicated a majority of respondents supported the continuation of the VAT Retail Export Scheme (VAT RES) and the airside Extra Statutory …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2020
Unionlearn
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the exemplary and invaluable role played by Unionlearn in helping people acquire skills and qualifications to boost their job prospects and make a valuable contribution to the economy; applauds Unionlearn for aiding hundreds of thousands of learners at all levels, from basic numeracy and literacy to …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
2nd November 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd November 2020
Big Bang Competition 2020
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates all the competitors who have taken part in the Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Competition 2020 on the day that they would have normally been attending the Big Bang in Parliament during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and would have been given the opportunity to showcase …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2020
G20 Summit in Saudi Arabia and Human Rights
Tabled by:
Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that Saudi Arabia currently holds the presidency of the G20 and will be hosting the G20 Summit virtually on 21-22 November 2020; is deeply concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going serious and systematic violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, particularly the crackdown on non-violent activists …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
13th October 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th October 2020
Shelling of Shushi cathedral
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House expresses concern on reports of the shelling of Shushi cathedral in Nagono-Karabakh by the Azerbaijan military; condemns this attack on a civilian site; further condemns the military targeting of a cultural heritage site, an act which constitutes a war crime under international law; expresses great relief that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
12th October 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2020
Gift Aid Emergency Relief Campaign
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House marks the annual Gift Aid Awareness Day which fell on 8 October 2020; appreciates that Gift Aid Relief is the practical application of the long-established principle that donations to charities should not be taxed; recognises that the charitable sector is in the middle of the biggest financial …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th October 2020
Julian Assange, press freedom and public-interest journalism
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes the July 2020 statement by the National Union of Journalists, the International Federation of Journalists, Reporters Without Borders and others in relation to the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and affirms its commitment to press freedom and public-interest journalism.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th October 2020
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th September 2020
Challenge Poverty Week: 5 to 11 October 2020
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House celebrates the important work being undertaken by the Poverty Alliance during their Challenge Poverty Week; supports the various events taking place across Scotland to end the stigma around poverty and build awareness for solutions to poverty; and commits to advocating for those affected by poverty to ensure …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th September 2020
Mandatory reporting on plastic packaging
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that UK supermarkets use some 114 billion pieces of throwaway plastic packaging each year; recognises that this equates to 653,000 tonnes of plastic waste, the equivalent of almost 3,000 747 jumbo jets; further recognises that almost all of this waste will end up polluting the natural …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2020
Suspension of income requirements for family visas
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes that there are thousands of couples and families who are currently separated, or at imminent risk of becoming separated, due to restrictive income requirements for British nationals and settled residents wishing to be joined in the UK by a partner from outside the EEA; welcomes the …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2020
Universal Service Obligation
Tabled by:
Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour - Clapham and Brixton Hill)
That this House recognises that the ongoing covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the severity of the digital divide prevalent in the UK; notes that part of the problem that exasperates the digital divide is slow or poor broadband connection; further notes that part of the solution to improving broadband is to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2020
Funding for universities
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House calls on the Government to provide vital funding for universities that are under mass financial strain; notes this is not an unexpected side effect from the covid-19 outbreak, but that the outbreak has worsened pre-existing problems resulting from a lack of financial Government support of higher education …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2020
Reinstatement of IKEA shop steward Richie Venton
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House condemns the sacking of IKEA Glasgow USDAW Shop Steward and convenor Richie Venton for carrying out his duties as an elected workers' representative who sought to prevent hardship, while protecting workers' health during the ongoing covid-19 pandemic; notes Mr Venton opposed IKEA's plans to remove wages from …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
2nd September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd September 2020
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses profound alarm at the climate and ecological emergency, with wildfires raging in California, and ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica melting in line with worst case scenario predictions for sea level rise according to a study by the University of Leeds and the Danish Meteorological Institute; …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Welcoming home Stephen Cameron
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the recovery and safe return home of Motherwell pilot, Stephen Cameron, from Vietnam following his battle with covid-19 where he spent 68 days on a ventilator and 47 days in a coma in intensive care; notes the extremely challenging circumstances medical staff are facing during the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Classrooms for Malawi
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that Rutherglen-based charity Classrooms for Malawi has raised over £8,000 in one week to provide hand washing facilities for 29 schools in Malawi; understands that this fundraising campaign aims to provide 30,000 children with clean water, soap and other basic hand washing facilities in order to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020
End and reverse privatisation in the NHS
Tabled by:
Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House believes every penny spent on NHS privatisation and outsourcing is a penny less spent on patient care; recognises the urgent need to fully repeal the Health and Social Care Act 2012, reinstate the responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to provide a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Early pay rise for NHS staff
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
That this House recognises the extraordinary commitment and sacrifice of NHS staff throughout the covid-19 outbreak; believes that the depth of public gratitude for this work must now be reflected in what the Government does next for NHS staff; notes that as it stands, NHS staff must wait until 2021 …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st September 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st September 2020
Shannon’s Box: a Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Shannon Brown, creator of Shannon’s Box, a Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum (Staf) project, delivered in association with East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership; notes the initiative has been named as a finalist for the Pioneering Project Award at the SCVO Scottish Charity Awards; commends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd July 2020
National Engineering Laboratory in East Kilbride and the Smart Sustainable East Kilbride Project
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the importance of developing a UK Hydrogen Strategy; believes that measurement science will play an crucial role in underpinning future hydrogen fiscal transactions; recognises the important work the National Engineering Laboratory in East Kilbride undertakes in the measurement science field; supports the building of a clean …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd July 2020
Universal credit assessment period regulations
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House condemns the Government’s cruel universal credit assessment period regulations which result in people who are paid every four weeks rather than every calendar month being penalised; notes that as a result of those regulations the Department for Work and Pensions sometimes disqualifies an individual from receiving universal …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2020
Campaign to extend maternity leave by three months
Tabled by:
Gavin Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast East)
That this House recognises the adverse effect the covid–19 pandemic has on social isolation generally and new mothers on maternity leave in particular; highlights the importance of social interaction and building bonds within extended family circles and wider society both for the babies development and mothers wellbeing; and acknowledges that …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
14th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2020
Restoration of online democracy and equal rights for MPs
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House believes that the decision to discontinue the ability of elected MPs to participate remotely in parliamentary debates, bill committees and by electronic voting is unlawful and discriminatory because it means that up to 250 elected MPs, who are clinically shielded to protect themselves or their families from …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2020
Scotland’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the widely acknowledged and continuing success of the Scottish Government’s public health measures in driving down coronavirus related infection and mortality rates; recognises the continuing need for responsible observation of behaviours that limit the spread of the virus and help keep everyone safe; pays tribute to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th July 2020
Conduct of the Prime Minister
Tabled by:
Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes the disparaging and derisory comments made by the Prime Minister during Prime Minister’s Questions on 1 July 2020 in relation to Scotland’s coronavirus public health planning; rejects the Prime Minister’s inaccurate description of the Scottish Government as an administration; further rejects in the strongest of terms …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
16th June 2020
59 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 11
Labour: 9
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
A public scientific hearing on animal experiments
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, with its Beagle ambassador, rescued ex-laboratory dog Scarlet; congratulates Scarlet on winning the Animal Hero, Inspirational Animal of the Year Award 2018; further notes that the latest Home Office figures show that the numbers of dogs used in UK …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020
Use of the whip in British horseracing
Tabled by:
Chris Evans (Labour (Co-op) - Caerphilly)
That this House notes that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which sanctions this violent treatment in order that jockeys may, as it is claimed, encourage racehorses to improve their chances of winning, even though evidence …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
1st July 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2020
Abolishing the Department for Work and Pensions' six month rule
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that it has been one year since the all-party Parliamentary group on Terminal Illness published its report on the legal definition of terminal illness; condemns the rules of the Department for Work and Pensions which mean that benefits are only fast-tracked if a terminally ill person …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2020
Child Maintenance
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes the £354 million of arrears owed to families under the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) with just £31 million having been collected through enforcement action in the latest quarter; futher notes that 43 per cent of cases under Collect and Pay arrangements are not receiving any maintenance; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
UK law on disability-selective abortion
Tabled by:
Carla Lockhart (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes with concern the discrimination inherent in current UK abortion law that allows abortion up to birth for children diagnosed with cleft lip, cleft palate and clubfoot; that such disability-selective abortion up to birth is underreported according to the Department for Health and Social Care; recognises that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Alba Party: 1
9th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020
Real fur imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House urges the Government to introduce legislation to ban the imports and sales of real fur products; notes that the UK has long banned the main methods of fur so-called production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur factory farming, due to their inherent cruelty; believes that, in view of …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 59
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 10
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
18th June 2020
35 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd June 2020
The use of live animals for warfare experiments
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with concern that each year, thousands of animals including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs are experimented on using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that while these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, suffering can continue …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
10th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2020
Judge-led public inquiry into the Horizon scandal
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House recognises the life-changing injustices experienced by subpostmasters throughout the Horizon scandal; notes with the deepest sadness that subpostmasters have served custodial sentences and suffered bankruptcy for offences they did not commit; recognises the role of the Government in prolonging this crisis through not fulfilling their role of …
151 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
4th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 11th June 2020
Protect offshore jobs
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the crisis facing the oil and gas sector as a result of covid-19; notes that the price of oil is now just over $20 per barrel compared with over $70 per barrel this time last year; fears that this low price of oil could …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 17
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2020
Teaching of British colonial history in schools
Tabled by:
John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House calls for the teaching of British colonial history in school curricula across the UK; recognises that much of Britain's wealth was built upon brutal suppression and the embedding of racism and division across the world; that great cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool and Bristol were built upon …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2020
Reading tax on audiobooks
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the Government action on axing the reading tax on e-books to bring the rate of VAT in line with print books; notes with concern that audiobooks still carry the full rate of VAT; believes that audiobooks are vital for millions of people in the UK with …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2020
Coronavirus and scams
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the emerging trend of criminals seeking to exploit coronavirus with a new range of scams; welcomes the free scam alerts set up by Which?; urges people to forward any suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and to highlight any online scams of which they …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
9th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020
The future of regional connectivity
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House expresses concern at the future of regional connectivity in the wake of the collapse of Flybe and the impact of the covid-19 pandemic; notes that regional airports saw up to 90 per cent of flights cancelled following the withdrawal of Flybe operations; understands that the pandemic has …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Rolls-Royce Inchinnan redundancies
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House condemns the plans by Rolls-Royce to axe 3,000 jobs across its UK sites, including 700 in Inchinnan; commends the workforce at Inchinnan for their world-leading expertise and craft in aerospace engineering as demonstrated over years of operation at Inchinnan; notes that Rolls-Royce has used the taxpayer-funded Coronavirus …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2020
Eighth anniversary of the Istanbul Convention
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2020 marks the eighth anniversary of the UK Government signing the Istanbul Convention on the protection of women and girls from violence; welcomes the Convention’s ratification by 33 of the original signatories including the UK's friends and neighbours in Ireland; recognises the work …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2020
80th anniversary of 51st Highland Division at St Valery
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers the capture of 10,000 men of the 51st Highland Division taken prisoner near St Valery en Caux near Le Havre, 6 days after the Dunkirk evacuations after being attached to French defence forces, facing the onslaught of the invading Germans; remembers those that tragically lost their …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Eviction of Palestinian family from East Jerusalem
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns the ongoing attempts of the Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) to evict the Sumarin family from their home in East Jerusalem; recognises this within a broader context of the Israeli government’s efforts to demographically alter the population of Jerusalem, and the controversial use of Israel’s Absentee …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
67 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Universal Credit deductions
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)
This House welcomes the three-month suspension of debts and overpayments being deducted from universal credit; notes that sums to repay advance payments continue to be deducted from universal credit, and that such deductions are a main driver of need for food banks; notes also that the continuation of deductions will …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2020
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2020
Dominic Cummings
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Prime Minister to seek the immediate resignation of his chief adviser, Mr Dominic Cummings; notes with concern the damage Mr Cummings' breach of clear lockdown rules during the Covid-19 pandemic has done to public health advice and public confidence in it; further notes that …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
16th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th May 2020
Adequacy of British assistance to reduce death sentences and torture in Bahrain
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House strongly condemns the Government of Bahrain’s increased use of capital punishment, including the recent re-imposition of death sentences against dissidents, Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa; is concerned that that their sentences were based heavily on confessions extracted under torture and that the prosecution failed to present any …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Alba Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
11th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th May 2020
Proposed Israeli annexation of part of the West Bank
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House notes with concern the plans of the new Israeli coalition government to annex part of the occupied West Bank; further notes that Israeli legislation can progress from 1 July 2020 to carry out such an annexation; highlights that any such annexation of territory occupied in 1967 is …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 30
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th May 2020
Denis Goldberg
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Denis Goldberg, anti-apartheid campaigner, a hero of the South Africa liberation struggle, sentenced alongside Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia trial, imprisoned for 22 years, founder of the Community Heart Charity, frequent visitor to Scotland and the UK, Patron of the Nelson …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th May 2020
Support for small limited companies
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House commends the Chancellor’s job retention schemes to help the employed and the self-employed during the covid-19 outbreak; in addition acknowledges that thousands of people working in a creative freelance capacity are excluded from those schemes; notes that directors of small limited companies that are often comprised of …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
30th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
British Airways job cuts
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this Parliament calls on British Airways and other airlines to not use the covid-19 outbreak as an opportunity to reduce jobs and employees' terms and conditions; asks them instead to explore all the funding options available to maintain the sustainability of jobs as part of an overall plan for …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
New starters under the CJRS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises there are loopholes in the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme for new starters; acknowledges that the support offered of 80 per cent of wages up to £2,500 a month is vital for workers during the coronavirus outbreak; recognises that the cut-off date of 19 March 2020 for …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
Price Gouging
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House applauds the excellent work of consumer organisation Which? in its investigations into price-gouging during the Covid19 crisis; is deeply concerned with the recent trend of unreasonable hikes in the prices of essential items by online retailers due to the covid-19 pandemic, a practice known as price gouging; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
4th May 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th May 2020
Universal Credit, Maternity Allowance & SMP
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House is deeply concerned by the different treatment of Maternity Allowance and Statutory Maternity Pay by the Department of Work and Pensions in the calculation of Universal Credit awards, with Statutory Maternity Pay being treated as earned income and largely disregarded under the work allowance and 63 per …
119 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
30th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 1st May 2020
Scotland's Public Commemorations of the 75th Anniversary of VE Day
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House notes that Scotland’s public commemorations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day will be held online on 8 May; understands that due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic, plans for the landmark anniversary – which were to include a parade, public concert and reception – will now take …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Local volunteering efforts in Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the invaluable work of local voluntary groups, organisations, and individuals in facilitating and supporting volunteering efforts across Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey; pays thanks to those offering food delivery services to those who are must vulnerable in our society, those who are volunteering their time to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Kingussie High School provides personal protective equipment
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the contribution of PPE from teachers at Kingussie High School to the NHS; notes that teachers designed and donated over 50 full face safety goggles, 200 plastic aprons and 15 boxes of rubber gloves to local NHS workers working on the frontline; and finally pays thanks …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
MFR Cash for Kids
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that MFR Cash for Kids were able to provide 8,001 local children with a hot meal; pays thanks to the local community who donated generously; and pays further thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible.
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Thank you NHS workers
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to all key workers and front line staff in the NHS; notes that these workers risk their lives every day by going to work; and recognises their contribution to the safety and health of the public by continuing to work during the current covid-19 outbreak.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Inverness Mosque meals for people in need
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays thanks to members of the Muslim community at Inverness Masjid Highland Mosque who put together 150 meals for people in need; notes that volunteers gave their time to help pack and distribute the meals for homeless people and families in need; and finally, thanks everyone in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 2
22nd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Sophie Donald fundraising success
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Sophie Donald on her recent fundraising efforts for Inverness Women’s Aid; notes that Sophie held an online dance class with the aim to empower women and raise money for the charity; highlights that she raised over £1,500 for Inverness Women’s Aid; recognises that domestic abuse increased …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2
16th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Sir Amyas Morse's review of the Loan Charge
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the publication of Sir Amyas Morse’s Loan Charge review and the announcement that the Government will make some amendments to the relevant legislation; notes that loans made before 2010 will no longer be subject to the Loan Charge and that the self-assessment deadline has been delayed …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
24th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Highland Syrian refugee resettlement programme
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the success of the Highland Syrian refugee resettlement programme; notes that Highland communities have welcomed 23 families that endured the most horrific circumstances and ensured they are settled, safe, well and wanted in their new surroundings; acknowledges the welcome and the support local residents have given …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Child-friendly unit at Raigmore Hospital
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House praises the success of the child-friendly unit at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness; notes that the Highland Children’s Unit opened in 2016 following a £2 million fundraising drive by the Archie Foundation in conjunction with the Inverness Courier; further notes that since its opening thousands of children have …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
24th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
LGBT+ history month
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this house notes that February is LGBT+ history month; further notes that the Highland Pride Winter Walk took place in Inverness on Sunday 23 February 2020 in celebration of LGBT+ month; thanks all the volunteers that gave their time to ensure the walk was successful; and welcomes the fact …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
11th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Eden Court Theatre and Cinema funding
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Eden Court Theatre and Cinema, the largest single-site arts venue in Scotland, on being awarded funding by the Scottish Goverment's CashBack for Communities scheme which takes money recovered under proceeds of crime laws and invests it into communities; notes that this funding will allow the delivery …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
University of the Highlands and Islands staff: fundraising for charity
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates staff from the University of the Highlands and Islands on their year-long fundraising drive in support of local mental health charity Mikeysline; notes that they organised a raffle, coffee mornings, a sweepstake, a bowling night, a mince pie and Christmas jumper day in support of the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Success of University of the Highlands and Islands Scholar
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the University of the Highlands and Islands archaeology scholar Neil Ackerman on being awarded the Robertson Medal from the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland; notes that the medal is awarded each year to the scholarship candidate judged to be the most outstanding for that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Bikes and Trikes and for Highland Carers
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Bikes and Trikes for Highland Carers group on its successful pilot funded by Cycling Scotland's behaviour change programme; notes that the group used the funding to buy 24 eBikes to deploy to health professionals and carers undertaking home visits to encourage a healthy lifestyle, as well …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Celebration of Nairn Museum Funding Award
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Nairn Museum on receiving a funding grant from Museums Galleries Scotland, the Scottish Government's National Developmental Body for museums in Scotland, to create a new Family History Centre; notes that the award will be used to extend and greatly improve access and facilities for local historians, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
9th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Inverness cathedral volunteers
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to all those who volunteered at Inverness Cathedral over the festive period; notes that they provided free lunches for families during the Christmas holidays, including Christmas day; and thanks them for their ongoing work throughout the year to support the local community.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th April 2020
Highland Council accreditation as a living wage employer
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Highland Council on officially being accredited as a living wage employer; notes that the living wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families base line financial requirements are for living costs; further notes that Highland Council has an estimated 10,000 staff …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th April 2020
Centenary of the birth of Scots poet Edwin Morgan
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the centenary of the birth of Edwin Morgan, considered one of Scotland's greatest poets, who was born on 27 April 1920; recognises that he was named the first Scots Makar in 2004, first Glasgow Poet Laureate inn 1999, and recipient of the Queen's Gold Medal for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
27th April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th April 2020
Consumer rights and the long term sustainability of the travel industry
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that this is a time of unprecedented challenge for the travel industry; is deeply concerned that an investigation by consumer rights organisation Which? has found that all of the UK’s 20 largest travel operators and airlines are openly breaking the law by delaying refunds for cancelled …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Labour: 2
23rd April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd April 2020
Support for our local press during covid-19
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a package of support to aid local newspapers who are facing an unprecedented crisis caused by the covid-19 pandemic; recognises the key role local newspapers play in our communities; acknowledges that despite this important service, and the hard work of staff …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd April 2020
Extended cut-off date for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House expresses concern about the extended cut-off date for employees to receive support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, after the eligibility date was extended from 28 February to 19 March; acknowledges that although this extension will allow more employees to now be furloughed following the changes to …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
24th March 2020
3 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
21st April 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th April 2020
100th birthday of war veteran Jack Ransom
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates the 100th birthday of Largs resident and war veteran Jack Ransom, on 15th April, the celebrations for which had to be cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak; is aware that Jack’s life began in London before he moved to Scotland, a country for which he has …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th March 2020
Covid-19 and support for self-employed people
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises that there are over 4.9 million self-employed workers in the UK contributing over £275 billion to the UK economy; welcomes the Federation of Small Businesses’ #ThinkSelfEmployed campaign to raise awareness of the current lack of provision for these workers in the Government’s fiscal package to tackle …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th March 2020
Role of convenience stores during the covid-19 outbreak
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of convenience store owners and their staff during the covid-19 health crisis; recognises the vital role that those store owners and staff play in their local communities in ensuring the supply of food and essential household items; notes that such shops …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2020
Home Office ruling and the adverse impact on non-EU players
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House is concerned by reports that changes by the Home Office to Tier 4 visa regulations have adversely impacted many teams in the Scottish Women’s Premier League and potentially those in other sports; notes the changes have resulted in non-EU international students already studying in the UK now …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd March 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 2nd March 2020
Television coverage of Six Nations tournament
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes with concern that Six Nations organisers have refused to rule out the possibility of the tournament going behind a £300 million pay per view paywall in 2022 following the start of a new broadcast rights period; believes that by ruling out joint bids by terrestrial broadcasters …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2020
International law and trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House recognises the publication of the UN’s database of companies operating in Israeli settlements; acknowledges that all Israeli settlements are illegal and that the transfer of a civilian population to an occupied territory is a war crime under international law; notes that complicity in war crimes is a …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 6
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
11th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2020
Human rights defenders in Turkey
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House is extremely concerned about the ongoing crackdown on civil society and essential freedoms in Turkey, specifically the prosecution of human rights defenders including Osman Kavala and the so-called Büyükada group of 11 activists including the honorary chair, ex-director and several members of Amnesty International Turkey as well …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
5th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 13th February 2020
Permanent Funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit
Tabled by:
Lord Spellar (Labour - Warley)
That this House notes the success of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit through its intelligence-led role in the prevention and detection of crimes relating to a wide range of wildlife issues; recognises that the unit provides specialist skills, knowledge and expertise to the Police, UK Border Force, HM Revenue …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
6th February 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2020
Department of Work and Pensions Review of food bank use
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House acknowledges that the Department for Work and Pensions commissioned an evidence review on the drivers of food bank use in 2018; notes the Government's commitment to this House to publish the findings of the review; further notes the Government's failure to date to publish those findings; and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 2
4th February 2020
56 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Sunday 2nd February 2020
Interserve industrial action at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House supports members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) employed by Interserve at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) who will embark on a month of strike action throughout February 2020; notes that this dispute has been ongoing since March 2019 over issues including pay, trade …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Prestwick wins Scottish Champion High Street
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the shops, businesses and residents of Prestwick on the town being named as Scottish Champion High Street at the Great British High Street Awards; and commends the community involvement in projects such as Prestfest Music Festival, The Community Garden and Dementia Friendly Prestwick which make Prestwick …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
River Garden project wins Scottish EDGE social enterprise competition
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the whole team from Independence from Drugs and Alcohol Scotland on their residential recovery centre, River Garden, at Auchincruive winning the Scottish EDGE social enterprise competition; and looks forward to them putting the £40,000 funding to good use in developing the River Café, restoring the garden …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
27th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer appointed UK Decarbonisation Champion
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Associate Principal (Global Sustainability) at Heriot-Watt University, on her appointment as the UK’s Decarbonisation Champion by UK Research and Innovation; notes that Mercedes Maroto-Valer will work with industry and leading experts to develop a proposal to decarbonise the UK economy by 2050; understands …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
13th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2020
Young Carers Awareness Day
Tabled by:
Paul Blomfield (Labour - Sheffield Central)
That this House supports Young Carers Awareness Day, led by Carers Trust, which takes place on 30 January 2020; recognises the importance of young carers, who include as many as 1 in 5 children and young people in the UK; highlights the challenges faced by young carers and the negative …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th January 2020
Ban on trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Tracey Crouch (Conservative - Chatham and Aylesford)
That this House welcomes the Government's public consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies; notes the strong cross-party support for EDM 1829, Session 2017-19 and that 86 per cent of the British public support an end to trophy hunting; further notes that most UK trophy imports …
168 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 16
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Alba Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
23rd January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Scotland's representation in the European Parliament
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Minister for the Cabinet Office to take immediate steps to ensure the relevant Scottish National Party candidate is appointed to take the place in the European Parliament vacated by the hon. Member for Stirling on his election to this House; notes that Scotland returned …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
20th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd January 2020
Providing financial restitution to 1950s women
Tabled by:
Paula Barker (Labour - Liverpool Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
20th January 2020
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 16th January 2020
IR35 review and off-payroll tax roll-out to private sector
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector, despite the damage that this has done to the public sector including the NHS; further notes that the off-payroll tax means a 14.3 per cent extra cost on UK business …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2020
Suspension of NHS charges for maternity care
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is deeply concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the British Medical Association, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care; is …
101 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th January 2020
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2020
Andrew Hughes Hallett
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House is saddened by the death of economist Andrew Hughes Hallett who passed away at home on 31 December 2019, surrounded by family after a long fight with cancer; notes Andrew held positions at universities including Strathclyde, St Andrews, George Mason, Princeton and Harvard; further notes his practical …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th November 2019
Death of former Councillor Willie Clarke
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes with great sadness the passing of former Councillor Willie Clarke at the age of 84; records its gratitude for Willie's 43 years of unbroken service as a Councillor in Fife; notes in particular his place in history as Scotland's last Communist Councillor; pays tribute to his …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
22nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2019
Welfare and survival of Asian elephants used in tourism
Tabled by:
Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House is concerned about the increasing risk of extinction to Asian elephants; notes that in India and South East Asia some Asian elephants are snatched from the wild when very young, deprived of food and water for months whilst tightly confined in cages, beaten and stabbed with iron …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Prison officer pension age
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the dangerous working conditions in the Prison Service; expresses concern at the increasing number of violent assaults on prison staff; believes that prison officers approaching the age of 70 should not be expected to deal with violent and dangerous criminals aged in their twenties, thirties and …
75 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019
Dunoon Grammar School, European Enterprise School of the Year 2019
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates all the staff and pupils of Dunoon Grammar School on being awarded the title European Enterprise School of the Year for 2019 at a ceremony in Helsinki, Finland; notes that this award recognises best practice in teaching entrepreneurship in schools right across Europe and follows on …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 7th October 2019
20 YEARS OF PAT'S GUIDE TO THE WEST END
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Pat Byrne, author and editor of the website Pat's Guide to the West End, on the site's 20th anniversary; notes that the website, which provides reviews, advice and information about cultural and social activities in the West End of Glasgow, first appeared online in 1999 as …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
2nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th October 2019
SUGAR BOAT HELENSBURGH, SCOTLAND'S RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2019
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates owner, Will Smith and all the staff at The Sugar Boat restaurant in Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh on being named Scotland's best restaurant for 2019 at the AA Hospitality Awards held recently at the Grosvenor House in London; notes that despite only having being open for a …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
2nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on its recognition as University of the Year for Student Experience in The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020; recognises that this is a result of the hard work and dedication of all staff both at the University and at Dundee University …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
2nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
HARD GRIND SCOTTISH BARBERS OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee's Hard Grind following their award of Scotland's best barber shop at the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards 2019; recognises that over the last five years founder Colin Petrie has grown his business from a single-man operation to a team of over 20 with stores in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
2nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
BREWING BREAKTHROUGH BREWERY OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee's 71 Brewing on their award of Breakthrough Brewery of the Year at this year's Scottish Beer Awards; further congratulates them on their award for Best Beer Experience; recognises that this is a result of the hard work and dedication of the team behind the venture; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
2nd October 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd October 2019
VERDANT SPIRITS HOUSE OF COMMONS GIN
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee's Verdant Spirits on its award of the contract as the sole supplier of House of Commons gin; notes that they came out on top from a shortlist of five to win the prestigious contract; further notes that their Verdant Dry Gin is a previous winner …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
30th September 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 30th September 2019
SUSPENSION OF NHS OVERSEAS VISITORS CHARGING REGIME FOR MATERNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House is concerned by the growing body of evidence, including research reports by Doctors of the World, Maternity Action and the BMA, that the NHS England overseas visitors charging regime is deterring vulnerable migrant women living in the UK from seeking essential maternity care, and is resulting in …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
25th September 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th September 2019
WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that veterans are an asset to our society and deserve the best possible care and support; considers that those who have been injured in the service of the UK deserve the full value of their War Disablement Pension; notes that under the current system the War …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th July 2019
COMMERCIAL LOCAL RADIO AND BAUER
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the commercial local radio industry is now dominated by two media giants Global and Bauer; further notes that Bauer will own 36 per cent of commercial local radio licences in the UK if their purchase of four whole groups of radio stations namely UKRD, Wireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 25th July 2019
PROROGATION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that this Parliament be not prorogued before Friday 8 November 2019.
87 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
ASYLUM SEEKER ACCOMMODATION EVICTIONS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with serious concern that asylum seekers accommodated, or who were accommodated under section 95 or 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, in asylum dispersal areas across the UK, are either threatened or are subject to evictions by Home office contractors - notably Serco in …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SUDAN CRISIS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns the months of chaos and bloodshed in Sudan, which have replaced the peaceful protests and jubilation following the removal of President Omar al-Bashir and his three-decade dictatorship in April; acknowledges the serious human rights violations that have arisen in recent weeks during violent clashes between protestors …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
JAPAN'S RESUMPTION OF COMMERCIAL WHALE HUNTING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House condemns the resumption of commercial whale hunting by Japan; notes that the consumption of whale meat in Japan has fallen significantly in recent years and that demand for that meat is very low; believes that whaling is cruel and damaging to the planet's ecosystem; is concerned by …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
22nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
US MIDDLE EAST PEACE ENVOY
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns US peace envoy Jason Greenblatt's comments made in an interview with PBS on 17 July 2019, in which Greenblatt rejected the term occupied to describe the West Bank and described as pejorative the use of the word settlements; notes that the Oslo Accords recognised that land …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
ULLAPOOL MUSEUM: QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ullapool museum on receiving the Queen's Award for voluntary service; recognises that the award is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work in their communities; acknowledges that Ullapool Museum is one of 281 award winners 2019 and was …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
FORTH VALLEY SENSORY CENTRE LAUNCHES SCOTLAND'S FIRST URBAN EYE TEST
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Forth Valley Sensory Centre on hosting its first urban eye test in Falkirk; recognises that this is the first urban eye test to take place in Scotland; acknowledges the commitment by Forth Valley Sensory Centre and others to encourage people to think about eye health and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
RECOGNITION OF SOMALILAND INDEPENDENCE
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the strong historical ties between Somaliland and the UK; congratulates the people of Somaliland on the 59th Anniversary of Somaliland’s independence as a British protectorate; recognises the 1991 declaration of independence from Somalia; applauds the cities and boroughs across the UK including Cardiff, Sheffield, Tower Hamlets …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
REDEVELOPMENT OF HOLM PARK
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the redevelopment of Holm Park, the home of Clydebank Football Club and Yoker Athletic Football Club; notes that the inaugural match at the redeveloped ground was played between the clubs on Saturday 13 July; congratulates supporters and board members of both clubs and West Dunbartonshire Council …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
FARM SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the NFU and the UFU on their Farm Safety Week; notes that the NFU is encouraging farmers to outline how safety improvements have been made on the farm and, more importantly, the inspiration behind them; further notes the work that is being done to highlight mental …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
15th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
HEALTH WORKERS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the killing of healthcare workers in Gaza and in particular the recent killing of Gaza paramedic Mohammed al-Jedaili, the fifth Palestinian health worker to be killed by Israeli forces in just over a year; notes that according to the World Health Organisation more than 750 health …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
FUTURE OF MARYHILL FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the current uncertainty regarding the future of Maryhill Football Club; offers its solidarity and best wishes at this challenging time; congratulates the club president, Tam Drew, acting secretary, Jeff Holmes, manager, Allan Kelly, and his assistant, Kevin Lafferty, on their excellent work running the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises that there are around one million Syrian Refugees in Lebanon; condemns the policies of the Lebanese Government to demolish Syrian refugee camps; notes that the deadline issued by the Lebanese government has passed meaning that the army has now begun to use bulldozers to demolish the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
2019 ITUC GLOBAL RIGHTS INDEX UK RATING
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House notes the UK is rated by the International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index as a Regular Violator of Rights, category three, which is among the worst in Europe; expresses grave concern at the finding that the Government and employers are regularly violating workers' rights or failing …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 20 July 2019 marks 50 years since humanity first landed on the moon; remembers that NASA’s legendary Apollo 11 mission was launched by a Saturn V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the ambition of landing a crew on the moon and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
DEANBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL - SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL - UNLOCK EDUCATION CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends Deanburn Primary School in Bo’ness for their work over the years, which this year concerns the 262 million children worldwide that are missing out on an education; recognises the efforts of the children that have been taking part in the Send My Friend to School Unlock …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SARAH EVERETT - PATIENT'S CHOICE AWARD WINNER OF RCNI AWARDS 2019
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Sarah Everett, a practice sister at Govan Health Centre in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, for winning the Patient’s Choice Award at the 32nd Annual RCNI Nurse Awards on 3 July 2019 at a glittering ceremony at the Westminster Park Plaza in London; recognises the award …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
8th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SUCCESS OF THE PERFECT SCOOP AT THE ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2019
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates The Perfect Scoop in East Wemyss on scooping up 15 awards in the Scottish Ice-cream Championships at the Royal Highland Show 2019; notes that they won Reserve Champion as well as a gold award for their Belgian White Chocolate ice-cream; four silver awards for their Belgian …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
WHITE HOUSE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE PLAN
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the US negotiated Economic Plan for Palestinian Development; notes that the plan doesn't lift the security measures in place preventing freedom of movement or guarantee return of land annexed by Israel; and is concerned that the political plan being drawn up in Washington DC will attach …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
VIOLENCE IN SUDAN
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House condemns the massacre of protesters in Sudan on 3 June 2019; condemns the reported use of sexual violence; calls on the UK Government to apply severe pressure to its regional allies: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to stop providing the Transitional Military Council with …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
MEN ACWY VACCINATION PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the vaccination programme Men ACWY campaign run by Meningitis Now to promote the free vaccination available on catch up to those up to the age of 25; further notes that there are over 1 million young people who are eligible for the free vaccination that have …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
20 YEARS OF GLASGOW'S ACTIVE LIFE CLUB
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's Active Life Club on reaching it's 20th Anniversary, notes that the Active Life Club works across six areas of sport, youth engagement and participation, volunteers and youth leaders development, community consultation, coaching and mentoring and creative arts; appreciates the efforts of founding member and Chairperson …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
TREATMENT OF KURDISH PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its grave concern at the Turkish state’s intensified aggression against the people and territory of northern Iraq/southern Kurdistan and military occupation of that region; condemns the use of Turkish warplanes to bomb and kill civilians in northern Iraq in violation of international law, human rights and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
4th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
REFUGEE FESTIVAL SCOTLAND 2019 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Afghan United on their recent hosting of the Refugee Festival Scotland 2019 Football Tournament; commends in particular Abdul Bostani of Glasgow Afghan United for his efforts in organising the annual football tournament; understands that Glasgow Afghan United is a community led organisation seeking to improve …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
LIZANNE ZIETSMAN
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that Lizanne Zietsman, who lives on the lsle of Arran, has been given notice by the Home Office to leave the UK by 12 July 2019; is aware that Lizanne has made her life on Arran, has a husband and has worked hard …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT AND THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House recognises the importance of the Galapagos Islands to the world's heritage, wildlife, and the environment; condemns the United States' plans to use San Cristóbal Island as a refuelling station for its aircraft fleet; and calls on the Government to help prevent the Island being turned into a …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2019
CUPAR ROUND TABLE GOOD CAUSES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Cupar Round Table for raising over £200,000 for good causes in the Cupar and wider Fife area since chartering in 1963; recognises the tremendous effort and teamwork involved in organising the annual Bridge to Bridge Hike, walking over 50 miles in 24 hours from the Forth …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO
Tabled by:
Lord McCabe (Labour - Birmingham, Selly Oak)
That this House recognises the important role of commercial radio as a trusted source of news, information and entertainment for a diverse range of audiences across the UK; understands that radio now operates in a highly competitive digital audio market that includes streaming services which threaten the future viability of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
1st July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
SCOTTISH ASYLUM SEEKERS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 2019 marks the 10th anniversary of the Scottish Asylum Seekers Residents Association (SASRA) in Glasgow; notes that SASRA was set up in 2009 with the aim of representing and supporting asylum seekers and acting as a link between its members and support agencies in order …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
CAMPAIGN TO GET UNTRANSMITTABLE ADDED TO THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the campaign by HIV Scotland to have the word untransmittable added to the Oxford English Dictionary; recognises that the word has been used globally as part of the U=U campaign reflecting the scientific evidence that someone living with HIV who is on treatment and has an …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House recognizes that the world has nearly eliminated polio thanks to dedicated healthworkers who are committed to immunizing every last child, as well as the tireless efforts of Rotary and other civil society volunteers to raise funds and awareness to end polio; and calls for full political and …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Conservative: 14
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
1st July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF FUSILIER GORDON GENTLE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House marks the 15th anniversary of the death of Fusilier Gordon Gentle on the 28 June 2019, who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2004 at just 19 years of age while serving with the Royal Highland Fusiliers when a bomb planted at the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
27th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
DOCTOR ISABELLE KERR
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Isabelle Kerr on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Strathclyde; recognises Dr Kerr's thirteen years as Centre Manager at the Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre; notes that Dr Kerr started work at Glasgow & Clyde Rape Crisis as a volunteer helpline worker in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
UK ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House recognises the decision by the Court of Appeal to rule UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia as unlawful; regrets that the UK has licenced nearly £5 billion of arms exports to Saudi Arabia since the start of the Yemen war, in which Saudi Arabia has been leading …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
CASTLETON PRIMARY'S IT'S JUST NOT FAIR FILM AWARD
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates pupils at Castleton Primary in Glasgow South for becoming award-winning filmmakers as part of a campaign for a supermarket to serve the Castlemilk area; recognises their five-minute film entitled It's Just Not Fair won awards at Glasgow's Improvement Challenge film festival; praises the engaged group of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th July 2019
LEAVE FOR LIVES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the efforts of Paul Flecher-Herd, a stem cell donor, on his work on the #LeaveForLives campaign to raise awareness of employment practices surrounding stem cell donation; understands Mr Flecher-Herd is campaigning in the memory of his friend, Cammy Smith, who lost his life to leukaemia in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019
MOVING ON PROJECT, KILMARNOCK HERITAGE TRUST WINS SCOTRAIL COMMUNITY PROJECT OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
This House congratulates Moving On – Kilmarnock Station Heritage Trust on wining Scotrail Community Project of the year award; notes that the Kilmarnock Station Railway Heritage Trust was formed in 2014 to bring a number of redundant railway offices into community use, with the first phase of the refurbishment project …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd July 2019
SOLIDARITY WITH CONGRESSWOMEN OF COLOUR
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House endorses the letter of support put together by the Hope Not Hate campaign expressing solidarity with, and for, Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Ilhan Omar, Representative Ayanna Pressley and Representative Alexandria Ocasio Cortez; condemns without equivocation the inflammatory, hurtful and racist comments from the President of the United …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th July 2019
SHARED RURAL NETWORK
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the need to improve mobile digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas; welcomes the collaborative Shared Rural Network proposal developed by the UK’s four mobile operators, under which they would share infrastructure in rural areas to increase 4G coverage in all four nations of the UK; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
13th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th July 2019
IR35 OFF-PAYROLL TAX EXTENSION TO PRIVATE SECTOR
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with concern HM Treasury’s plans to extend the off-payroll (IR35) changes to the private sector; believes that this could damage the UK’s flexible workforce, reducing avenues for work and harm the economy; further notes that the extension could force thousands of contractors into false-employment, potentially costing …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd July 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd July 2019
SCOTLAND SNOOKER WORLD CHAMPIONS 2019
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Scotland's winning Snooker World Cup team; recognises the achievement of John Higgins and Stephen Maguire in securing the trophy for Scotland for the first time in 13 years; praises the high standard of snooker on display from the Scottish team; notes that en route to their …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
25th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
PAISLEY COMRADES CLUB - 2019 CENTENARY YEAR
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes the 100th anniversary of the Paisley Comrades branch of the Royal British Legion; recognises its founding in May 1919 by nine survivors of World War One meeting in Paisley, growing by June of that year to a branch of over 100 members; notes that the Paisley …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
PUBLISHERS' ASSOCIATION'S CAMPAIGN AXE THE READING TAX
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House praises the fact that printed books, magazines and newspapers have been VAT exempt ever since the UK’s VAT regime was established in the 1970s to protect the accessibility of reading materials and the intrinsic value of reading and knowledge; notes that this principle should also apply to …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
KYIV PRIDE 2019
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisers of this year's annual pride march in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv; understands that the march for LGBT equality was made up of 8,000 participants, making it the largest LGBT rights march in the history of eastern Europe; notes that this year it …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
25th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
CORPUS CHRISTI, SCOTSOUNHILL, GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the parish of Corpus Christi on their recent 50th anniversary celebrations; recognises the importance of the parish to the Catholic faith community in the Scotstounhill and Knightswood areas; commends the church on its contribution to the local community and invaluable links to Corpus Christi primary school; …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
NEWHILLS SECONDARY SCHOOL FUN IN THE SUN FUNDRAISING EVENT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends the staff and pupils of Newhills secondary school in Wellhouse for an excellent Fun in the Sun fundraising event; notes that the combined efforts of pupils, staff and families saw £691 raised for school funds; considers that the event was a fitting way to end an …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
DR JENNIFER GARDEN
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House congratulates Dr Jennifer Garden of Edinburgh South on being awarded a £15,000 Fellowship at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland awards in Parliament; acknowledges that her research on finding sustainable alternatives for conventional polymers can play a vital role in tackling the growing environmental …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
ARMED FORCES DAY AT SCOTTISH VETERANS RESIDENCE IN CRANHILL
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House notes the forthcoming Armed Forces Day celebrations at the Scottish Veterans Residence on Wednesday 26 June 2019; recognises the immense sacrifice our armed forces personnel make; thanks those veterans for their service to the country; and wishes everyone involved a very enjoyable day in Glasgow and wider …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
REFUWEEGEE CLAIMING BACK THE NARRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow-based Refuweegee organisation, for its Claiming Back the Narrative photographic exhibition, which is being displayed at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery from 20 to 25 June 2019, following its launch at the new Refuweegee hub on the city's Byres Road; understands that the exhibition presents …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
LANGSIDE PRIMARY UPSTREAM BATTLE CAMPAIGN AWARD
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates pupils from Langside primary school on winning prizes as part of the Upstream Battle Campaign for their innovative solutions to remove plastic from the River Clyde; commends Langside primary school for collecting the most sustainable design prize; notes that the prizes were awarded by Keep Scotland …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
20th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Government for continuing to hold Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a dual British-Iranian national, in arbitrary detention and calls for her immediate release; expresses dismay that Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been detained for over three years; supports Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe and her husband Richard Ratcliffe as they …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
HERALD HIGHER EDUCATION AWARDS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on its recognition as Scotland’s Higher Education Institution of the Year at the Herald Higher Education Awards 2019; further congratulates the University of Dundee’s Rawad Qaq and Professor Kurt Mills on their respective victories in the outstanding contribution by a student award …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
UN INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that credible evidence has been uncovered linking the upper echelons of the Saudi regime to the horrific murder of Jamal Khashoggi; commends the work of the United Nations' expert, Ms. Agnes Callamards' investigation into the murder that took place on 2nd October 2018; condemns this horrendous …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
BELL BAXTER HIGH SCHOOL GLOBAL GOALS GROUP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Bell Baxter High School's Global Goals group on a successful conference held to engage with the community about the work and aims of the group; marks the fact the groups is taking forward an action plan to address the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals for a …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
20th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
GORE SPACE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates WL Gore & Associates on the opening of the Gore Space Centre of Excellence in Dundee, recognises that the company has an influential history in designing equipment and materials used by organisations including NASA and the Royal Navy, celebrates the company’s involvement in NASA’s 1969 Apollo …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
CRANHILL'S CABIN NAMED BEST COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Cranhill Development Trust's community shop, The Cabin, which is based in Glasgow East constituency, on winning Best Community Initiative at the Evening Times Streets Ahead Awards 2019; commends the community shop for its not-for-profit model, which gives local people in Cranhill the choice of healthy, low-cost …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
POP IN THE CITY ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks the first ever Pop in the City event in the UK being held In St Andrews; congratulates organisers Ninon Huqeunin-Dezot and Robin Barat at Pop In Events, Kerry Watson and Scott Francis at the University of St Andrews, Debbie MacCallum, chair of Tourism St Andrews, and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
MORTGAGE SWITCH GUARANTEE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House notes the considerable loyalty penalty within the mortgage market as identified by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that sees at least 800,000 overpay on their mortgage by £1,000 a year; further notes that such figures may understate the scale of the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
UNICEF SOCCER AID
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the 12th year of Soccer Aid; notes the fact that £30 million has been raised since the first match; thanks all the players who have given their time and energy to this worthy cause that provides vaccination, pre-school in a box and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
18th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
GARNETBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL CLEAN AIR DAY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates pupils and staff at Garnetbank Primary School on their Clean Air Day, due to take place on 19 June; understands that their street will be closed to cars for a day to encourage street play and street art; appreciates that many activities are planned, including a …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
HAPPITOTS DAY NURSERIES IN BAILLIESTON AND GARROWHILL AMONG BEST IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates both Happitots Day Nursery Baillieston and Happitots Day Nursery Garrowhill on being named two of the top 20 nurseries in Scotland by the daynurseries.co.uk Top 20 Nursery Awards 2019; understands that the daynurseries.co.uk awards serve to recognise and highlight the most recommended nurseries in each part …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
SUPPORT FOR THE GLOBAL FUND FOR HIV, TB AND MALARIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that the Global Fund has had a far-reaching impact on HIV, TB and Malaria; further recognises that 27 million lives have been saved the Global Fund Partnership; notes that more investments will bring us closer to ending those epidemics by 2030; further notes that more investment …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
VIOLENCE IN YEMEN AND THE MIDDLE EAST
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House expresses its concern at the recent escalation of violence in Yemen and the surrounding region; condemns the Houthi missile strikes on Abha airport in Saudi Arabia on 13 June 2019, in which 26 civilians were wounded; notes that this came only one month after Houthi forces claimed …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
CALUM'S CABIN, ISLE OF BUTE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates everyone involved with Calum’s Cabin on Bute on being awarded the 2019 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; commends the wonderful work being done by Duncan, Caroline and Jenna Spiers, founders of the charity Calum’s Cabin, which provides family holiday homes on the Isle of Bute as …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
CAMPBELTOWN AND THE WHISKIEST PLACE IN THE WORLD CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commends the campaign led by the Glen Scotia Distillery in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, to promote their home town as being the whiskiest place in the world; acknowledges that Campbeltown, which once boasted no fewer than 30 legal distilleries in the 1800s and was known in the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
27 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
RETIREMENT OF MRS ALISON HARDIE, HERMITAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises Mrs Alison Hardie for the outstanding contribution she has made to the education of generations of children during her twenty-four years as primary school teacher, in particular the past sixteen years as a teacher at Hermitage Primary School, in Helensburgh; acknowledges the care, nurture and attention …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) on holding its seventh national Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness (RA) Week from 17 to 23 June 2019; notes that the auto-immune disease RA affects more than 400,000 people across the UK; praises the work done by the NRAS to raise awareness …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
17th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
AIRCRAFT ACCESSIBILITY
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that the Government’s inclusive transport strategy states that everyone deserves the right to travel with comfort and dignity; further notes that passengers with reduced mobility are almost half as likely to have flown in the past year as other passengers and that 40 per cent of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
13th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there are an estimated 25 million refugees and three million asylum seekers around the world today; further notes that the Government committed to resettle 20,000 refugees in the UK by 2020 under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and 3,000 more under the Vulnerable Children’s …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
NEW PRESIDENT OF THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House warmly congratulates Nechivan Barzani on his election by Parliament and his inauguration as President of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq; wishes him the best in uniting the Kurdistan Region, advancing economic and political reform, and further improving relations with the federal government in Baghdad through the full …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
YEMEN PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Clive Betts (Labour - Sheffield South East)
That this House welcomes efforts to continue the peace process in Yemen with all the relevant parties engaged in the Yemen war; recognises the strong historical ties between South Yemen, Aden in particular, and the UK; welcomes the strong and current cooperation between the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
EAGLESHAM FAIR
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the success of the 2019 edition of the Eaglesham Fair held on 1 June; notes that this year’s event was extra special as it coincided with the 250th anniversary of the founding of Eaglesham; acknowledges that the theme of this year’s event was based on the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
RECOGNISING THE CONTRIBUTION OF SCOUT LEADERS DURING VOLUNTEERS' WEEK
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Scout leaders and assistant leaders across North East Fife and elsewhere for providing opportunities for young people from all backgrounds; recognises the enormous contribution that those volunteers make to the lives of children and young people in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers; notes that leaders and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
12th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
UNIVERSITY OF St ANDREWS TOP FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION IN GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Sally Mapstone, staff and students, on being awarded an unprecedented second place only to Cambridge in the Guardian University Guide 2020 in recognition of its high scores for student satisfaction, graduate employment and the quality of its academic …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
SUPPORTING THE UK POULTRY MEAT SECTOR IN TRADE DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House recognises the need for frictionless trade in poultry with the EU in order to maintain a secure supply of affordable British food; notes with concern that current economic modelling from the British Poultry Council suggests that there could be significant increases in the costs of production including …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th June 2019
6 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
HEALTHY START SCHEME AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House notes that almost half of people eligible for Healthy Start Vouchers which provide healthy food and vitamins to pregnant women and young children are not receiving them; and therefore calls on the Government to take urgent steps to increase the uptake of this important scheme to ensure …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
10th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
30th ANNIVERSARY OF TIANANMEN SQUARE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 4 June marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 brutal suppression of peaceful human rights and pro-democracy activists in Tiananmen Square in Beijing in which thousands died or were wounded; recalls that over the last 30 years the Chinese authorities have instigated no public investigation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
11th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
4J STUDIOS EAST LINTON OFFICE AND MINECRAFT SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the staff at the 4J Studios office in East Linton on their crucial role in developing Minecraft, which recently became the best selling video game of all time, for games consoles; welcomes the fact that a games company with a studio located in an East Lothian …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
10th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHINESE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Community Development Partnership (CCDP) in Glasgow North; notes that the CCDP was set up in 1994 with the aim of supporting and developing Chinese community organisations and acting as a bridge between the Chinese …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
RAWLINGS LOVE TO EAT BEST CAFÉ FOOD AWARD
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Rawlings Love to Eat, a family run bistro and coffee house on Mosspark Boulevard in Glasgow, on winning The Best Café Food award at the Scottish Café Awards 2019 at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow on 22 May 2019; notes the award is recognition for the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
SCOTTISH BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises that Scottish Breastfeeding Awareness Week began on 2 June 2019; notes that the theme this year is in support of skin to skin contact; welcomes the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland report which was published during Scottish Breastfeeding Awareness Week; notes the findings of the report that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
95TH ANNIVERSARY OF D'JACONELLI'S CAFÉ
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that this year marks the 95th anniversary of the iconic D’Jaconelli’s Café in Glasgow; understands that the café was opened by Mario Jaconelli in 1924 and has been serving the community in Maryhill and across the north of the city ever since; appreciates that customers enjoy …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
52 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CINEMAS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House supports the introduction of community cinemas to provide much needed access to the medium of film for communities that do not have their own fully commercial cinema or to provide an alternative to existing commercial cinemas; and encourages the Government to consider ways of providing support which …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
THOMAS McGROTTY MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Lightning under-11s ice hockey team for successfully organising the Thomas McGrotty Memorial Tournament; commends North Ayr Sabres, Kilmarnock Youths and Murrayfield Juniors for their participation in the tournament; welcomes the tournament raising £750 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health; and sends best wishes …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st July 2019
BROXBURN ACADEMY UNDER 18'S GIRLS FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates the Broxburn Academy Under 18’s Girls Football team for winning the Scottish Schools’ Football Association Senior Girls Shield; commends the talent of all 19 girls in the team: Tegayn Hamilton, Ellie Morgan, Leah Clark, Anna Dickov, Intira Saman, Madison Emms, Shannon Green, Morgan McCauley, Nicole Aitken, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
RAINING'S STAIRS INVERNESS DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the team at Trail Architects and the Highland Housing Alliance for their recent success at the 2019 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Awards; notes that their Raining’s Stairs development was recognised as one of Scotland’s best buildings; and recognises that their development has transformed what …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
VOLUNTEER SUCCESS AT SCOTTISH LEARNING DISABILITY AWARDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Inverness volunteer Dean Stewart on recently being named the winner of the Volunteering in Your Community category at the Scottish Learning Disability Awards held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh; notes that this award recognises the contribution of volunteers with a learning disability and the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
VOLUNTARY WORK OF ALISTAIR STEPHENS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends Alistair Stephens for his voluntary work in Glenmavis; notes that Alistair has single-handedly been picking up litter and removing discarded items from the side of Coatbridge Road; recognises that Alistair also tidies up his own street regularly; and welcomes the contribution that Alistair is making to …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
AULTMORE PARK PRIMARY SPORTS SCOTLAND GOLD AWARD
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Aultmore Park Primary in Wellhouse in Glasgow East constituency on being awarded a Gold School Sport Award from Sport Scotland; notes that this is the highest level of award possible for a school to achieve; acknowledges that the Sport Scotland School Sport Award is an initiative …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHINOOK CRASH AT THE MULL OF KINTYRE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the worst peacetime disaster in RAF history when all 25 passengers and four crew members lost their lives in the chinook crash on the Mull of Kintyre; notes that there is still no satisfactory explanation for the crash which took the lives …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
DICK CARABINE - CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY OF GOVAN
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Dick Carabine, trade unionist, community campaigner, tireless local champion for the community of Govan for decades and sends condolences to his family at his recent passing; notes that Mr Carabine was an exemplary community activist with a clear local focus who …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
ROLE OF POST OFFICES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that post offices play an important role in our communities and for small businesses and that the resilience of the post office network should be actively protected, with particular priority given to rural services; notes the findings of a survey by the National Federation of Sub …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
ACCESS FOR INJURED VETERANS TO REHABILITATION SERVICES AT DNRC STANFORD HALL
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House commends the construction of a new bespoke facility for the Defence and National Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall as a replacement for the renowned complex at Headley Court; notes its crucial work in providing clinical rehabilitation services; observes that, at present, very few veterans can access the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
GIG21 SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE BEREAVED BY SUICIDE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the efforts of Lewis Hazel of St Andrews and all those involved in GIG21, organised to celebrate Lewis's 21st birthday and raise awareness across North East Fife of mental health issues for young people, particularly young men, to provide support for those bereaved by suicide; notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 1st July 2019
50 YEARS OF BROUGHTY CASTLE MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House commemorates 50 years since Broughty Castle in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, was incorporated into a museum by Dundee Council; recognises the rich history of the 15th century coastal fortress which saw action in The Rough Wooing in the 16th century and the War of the Three Kingdoms in …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 24th June 2019
THE 2019 LOAN CHARGE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses its concern at the 2019 Loan Charge; notes that it is retrospective applying back to 1999; further notes that as a result of the introduction of IR35, umbrella companies were set up and recommended by professional advisers and employment agencies; recognises that the Charge will affect …
152 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Conservative: 31
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
11th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th June 2019
AUCHINLECK TALBOT'S REMARKABLE SEASON
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Talbot on a remarkable season winning the league followed by its most recent Junior Scottish Cup victory in the final hosted by Hamilton FC defeating Largs Thistle 2-0; commends Largs Thistle for a spirited display as runners-up and notes the victory was Auchinleck’s 13th Scottish …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
11th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th June 2019
BARCLAYS' NEW ECONOMIC GROWTH INITIATIVE THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMICS IN KILMARNOCK
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the launch of Barclays’ new economic growth initiative Thriving Local Economies in Kilmarnock on Tuesday 11 June 2019; understands that the bank is to join forces with local government, business and education leaders to identify how to boost the local economy through a landmark study and …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
23rd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
UN CONDEMNATION OF UK OCCUPATION OF THE CHAGOS ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House welcomes the United Nations motion overwhelmingly condemning the occupation of the Chagos Islands by the United Kingdom; regrets the use of the Islands for military purposes for the UK and the USA, much to the concern of the Chagossian people; further regrets the use of the Islands …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th June 2019
21st ANNIVERSARY OF HOME START GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes the 21st anniversary of Home Start in Glenrothes; commends the work of all of the staff and volunteers involved with the organisation over the years; congratulates Home Start Glenrothes on the vitally important work that the organisation does to support families with young children through challenging …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
22nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE COALFIELDS REGENERATION TRUST
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) on celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2019; commends the work that the CRT has done over the last 20 years in Scotland and the whole of the UK to help former mining communities recover from the devastating impact of pit closures; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
YEMEN DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that Yemen Day fell on 22 May 2019, marking Yemen's National Yemen Day and the 29th anniversary of the country's unification; is saddened that rather than celebrate this Yemenis continue to endure the brutal war that has lasted more than four years, killing over 70,000 people; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
WORLD PRE-ECLAMPSIA DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises World Pre-Eclampsia day on 22 May 2019, following from the first ever debate on this important issue in Parliament; welcomes the steps made in reducing maternal mortality in the UK over the generations, but also recognises that this condition affects up to 10 per cent of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
22nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
ST ANDREWS BEACH WHEELCHAIRS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the huge effort and commitment shown by The Hamish Foundation and Tourism St Andrews to develop and run St Andrews Beach Wheelchairs at West Sands, St Andrews; notes the tremendous support from Fife Council, local businesses, organisations and charitable foundations with the launch as well as …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
GUIDE DOGS TRAINING
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the news that a litter of nine dogs will be trained as guide dogs thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery funding; notes that it costs around £55,000 to train a puppy to become a guide dog; further notes that there are currently around 170,000 people in Scotland …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
21st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
SUCCESS OF INVERNESS HAIRDRESSER
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Inverness city hairdresser The Head Gardener on winning the fundraising category at the first ever Hair and Beauty Community Awards run by the National Hairdressers Federation and the National Beauty Federation; notes that The Head Gardener overcame competition from salons and barbershops across the UK to …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
MINECRAFT AND DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House recognises that Minecraft, having sold more than 176 million copies globally is now the best selling video game of all time; congratulates Dundee based 4J Studios on the part they have played in the success of Minecraft having produced the console version of the game; celebrates Dundee's …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2019: BODY IMAGE
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 13-19 May was Mental Health Awareness Week as organised by the Mental Health Foundation and that this year's theme was body image; notes that poor body image is experienced by people of any gender at all stages of life and that this can contribute to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
20th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DEBATING PRIVATE MEMBERS BILLS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that the political negotiations over the last months regarding the UK's proposed departure from the EU have resulted in parliamentary time not being utilised to its full potential; further notes that Private Members Bills receive very little parliamentary time given that they often draw attention to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DUDDINGSTON KIRK GLEBE PATH OF PEACE
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House congratulates Duddingston Kirk Glebe in Edinburgh for opening a beautiful 100ft long pebble mosaic Path of Peace; acknowledges that this was created with the help of talented pupils from Duddingston and Parsons Green primary schools to encourage people to advocate for world peace as they walk through …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Tabled by:
David Crausby (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the strain placed on community mental health services as demand for care outstrips capacity; is concerned that due to the complexity of the application system for personal independence payment (PIP) many people with mental health conditions depend on the support of mental health workers to complete …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
LOAN SMART
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises that over 300,000 people borrow money from illegal money lenders or loan sharks, often without realising it is illegal and that the lenders are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); notes that the FCA found that 45 per cent of borrowers from illegal lenders …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
15th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
ROBERT MACINTYRE, 2019 BRITISH GOLF MASTERS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 22-year-old Robert Maclntyre from Oban on securing second place at the 2019 Betfred British Masters finishing the tournament 15 under par with a remarkable final round which included an eagle at the 17th hole and a birdie at the 18th; commends him on the hard work …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
CHRISTIAN AID WEEK FOCUS ON SIERRA LEONE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the phenomenal work carried out by Christian Aid throughout the world; congratulates them on the decision to focus on maternal health and infant health in Sierra Leone; and encourages those who are able to give to support this worthy charity safe in the knowledge that every …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION'S WORLD HAND HYGIENE DAY
Tabled by:
Andrea Jenkyns (Conservative - Morley and Outwood)
That this House notes that 5 May 2019 marks the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Hand Hygiene Day; recognises that infection prevention and control, including hand hygiene, is critical to achieving universal health coverage for the world’s population; notes that the WHO currently estimates 70 per cent of infections are …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th June 2019
RESTORATION OF CRAIL PRIORY DOOCOT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Crail Preservation Society on its work to restore Crail Priory Doocot, built in the mid-16th century to house pigeons bred to provide fresh meat and eggs for the owner believed to be Haddington Priory and later becoming the property of the Priory of St Andrews; notes …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
20 YEARS OF NORTH KELVIN SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of North Kelvin Sports based in the north of Glasgow; notes that the club was established in May 1999 with the ambition of offering sporting opportunities alongside educational workshops for both young people and adults; understands that the team uses …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th June 2019
62 YEARS OF SCHOOL EXCHANGE BETWEEN MADRAS COLLEGE AND KIELER GELEHRTENSCHULE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Madras College, St Andrews, and Kieler Gelehrtenschule, Schleswig-Holstein, in celebrating 62 years of The Kiel Exchange or Schottenaustausch, believed to be the oldest uninterrupted exchange programme between two schools in Scotland and Germany; marks the fact the exchange was set up by two historians Dr John …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF JUSTICE AND PEACE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Catholic Justice and Peace Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, known as Justice and Peace Scotland, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary; notes that the organisation, which was founded in 1979, advises the Catholic Bishops of Scotland on matters relating to social justice, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th June 2019
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRACE AND ÒRLA FROM THE ENCHANTED TREE NURSERY
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Grace and Òrla from the Enchanted Tree Nursery in Broomhouse in Glasgow East constituency on winning Apprentice Level One Primary Engineer Competition held in Glasgow City Chambers on 2 May 2019; recognises that the Enchanted Tree Nursery programs were the only nursery competing against primary school …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK (SUDEP ACTION)
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes 20-26 May 2019 is National Epilepsy Week; recognises the work of SUDEP Action and other charities on improving outcomes for people with epilepsy and their families; notes with concern that there are at least 21 epilepsy deaths weekly in the UK, many of which are potentially …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB WELCOMES REFUGEES
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club on its participation in this year's Amnesty International Football Welcomes campaign; recognises that the campaign, now in its third year, highlights the role of refugee players in UK football and the important part football clubs can play in welcoming refugees and people seeking …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
FAIR PAY FOR THE ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY'S MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op) - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
That this House recognises the strategic significance to the UK of the near 2000 merchant seafarers employed on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) who re-fuel, re-arm and re-supply Royal Navy ships wherever they are in the world; notes that successive freezes, cuts and restraint since 2008-09 have seriously undermined pay …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
RAASAY DISTILLERY SCOTTISH HOTEL AWARDS WINNER
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Raasay Distillery on their recent Gold Laurel award for 'creating a unique visitor experience' at the Scottish hotel awards night; acknowledges the enormous achievement of winning such an award within their first year of opening; pays tribute to the hard working staff that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
TIER 5 VISAS FOR MINISTERS OF RELIGION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the decision of the Home Office to remove Ministers of Religion from the eligibility criteria for tier 5 entry visas to the UK; further notes the widespread disappointment about this decision felt by Churches and other faith communities which have previously been able to …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
2nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
CHANGES TO VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR RELIGIOUS WORKERS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House is concerned that changes to the immigration rules regarding religious workers, announced in December 2018, are having a negative impact on the ability of churches and other religious organisations to carry out their work and worship; notes in particular that these changes introduce additional costs, a lengthy …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA AWARENESS DAY 17 MAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is the second most common type of primary, high-grade brain tumour in children and affects around 40 children in the UK each year; further recognises that early DIPG symptoms include vision issues, partial facial paralysis, balance problems and frequent headaches …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
VOTING RIGHTS OF EU CITIZENS IN EUROPEAN ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Mike Gapes (The Independent Group for Change - Ilford South)
That this House calls on the Government to take immediate steps to ensure that all EU citizens in the UK who wish to vote in the EU elections are able to do so by making the additional form that EU citizens need to complete in order to declare they are …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
2nd May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
ROSS COUNTY 2018/19 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUE WINNERS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross County Football Club on winning this season’s Scottish Championship Football League; acknowledges the great achievement in bouncing straight back to the Scottish Premiership despite significant challenges from competitors in the division; praises Steven Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewell who remarkably in their first full season as …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
DECLINE OF FREE-TO-USE CASH MACHINES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House regrets the rapid decline of free-to-use cash machines across the UK; expresses concern that nearly 1,700 machines started charging for withdrawals in the first three months of 2019, with potentially 13 per cent of free ATMs disappearing in just a few months; acknowledges the disproportionate impact that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
30th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
ALAN AND BARBARA WADDELL - JOINT CHIEFTAINS OF THE 47TH WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Alan and Barbara Waddell of the Kilt Studio in Bathgate on receiving the well-deserved honour of being chosen as joint Chieftains of this year’s 47th West Lothian Highland Games; commends them on the hard work and passion they have put into their business; recognises their unfaltering …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th April 2019
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
LONDON NAIL BOMBINGS ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that 30th April 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the nail bomb attack at the Admiral Duncan public house in Soho, central London, which killed three people and injured dozens more; further notes that this was the third attack by a self-confessed racist and homophobe following …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
EXECUTIONS IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes with alarm reports of the execution of 37 men in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's largest mass execution to date; further notes reports that many of those men were subject to brutal torture; observes that three of those executed were juveniles; further observes that five of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises that there are two million pensioners living in poverty; further recognises that the level of pensioner poverty is rising; notes that free television licences for pensioners can help to combat loneliness and provide a window to the world; acknowledges the need to support some of the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
29th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
KINDNESS OF CRANHILL RESIDENT TAM MARTIN
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends Tam Martin on his recent donation of 600 Easter eggs to schools in Cranhill in Glasgow East constituency which ensured that every child in the area received one; congratulates him on his further donation which saw all those attending a local church service on Easter Sunday …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
10TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Maisie and Vanessa Dury of St Andrews and the team at Brain Tumour Research on the charity’s 10th anniversary of raising awareness that 16,000 people are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year; notes that in the last decade its work has helped to increase national …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 6th June 2019
HAIRSTYLISTS AGAINST HUNGER AT GLASGOW CLYDE COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House praises the work of 13 HNC hairstylists at the Cardonald Campus of Glasgow Clyde College for holding an event on 23 April 2019 to raise awareness about the use of foodbanks in the UK; thanks the hairstylists for offering hair and beauty services to people of Glasgow …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
4th June 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 2019
RENFREWSHIRE SCHOOLS PIPE BAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrewshire School Pipe Band on finishing third in the British Pipe Band Championships on Saturday 18 May 2019 and wishes them the very best of luck for the rest of the season; recognises that the outstanding level of talent present in the band comes from across …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 2019
PROVIDING FINANCIAL RESTITUTION TO 1950s WOMEN
Tabled by:
Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; welcomes the equalisation of retirement ages between women and men; recalls that women born in the 1950s were subject to discriminatory employment …
225 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 131
Conservative: 24
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Crossbench: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
14th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th May 2019
PENSIONS FOR WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950s
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House believes that the UK Government has for over two decades failed women born in the 1950s who were not properly informed of the changes that were made to their state pension age due to equalisation brought on by the Pensions Act 1995; notes the conclusion of a …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th May 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 9th May 2019
REMEMBERING THE VATERSAY CATALINA 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes the 75th anniversary of The Catalina aircraft tragedy of 12 May 1944 which set off from Oban on a training exercise set for Barra Head but tragically crashed near the summit of Heiseaval Beag on the Island of Vatersay; remembers the bravery and sacrifice of the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th April 2019
15 YEARS AND 500 PLAYS OF A PLAY A PIE AND A PINT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the A Play, A Pie and A Pint programme on its 500th play at Glasgow’s Oran Mor venue; recognises that this year marks the 15th anniversary and the 30th season of the UK’s most successful lunchtime show; notes that the hugely popular programme was the innovation …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S FOOTBALL WELCOMES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Amnesty International’s Football Welcomes weekend of action will take place on 27 and28 April 2019; recognises that the purpose of the campaign is to highlight the contribution that refugees have made to football both in the UK and around the world, while also encouraging clubs, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House joins workers, trade unions and communities in commemorating Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April 2019; welcomes that Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated throughout the world and is officially recognised by the UK Government; expresses concern that more people are killed at work than in wars every year; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
25th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION AND RAPE CRISIS SERVICES
Tabled by:
Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House notes that despite signing up to the Istanbul Convention in 2012, the UK has failed to enshrine the Convention in law; further notes that the Convention stipulates necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that survivors have access to services facilitating their recovery from sexual violence; welcomes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
COMMENDING GLASGOW'S NEW SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) on their new partnership, which aims to benefit children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families; acknowledges that the new Supportive and Palliative Care Team is the first of its kind …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
25th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
INQUIRY INTO DEATHS LINKED TO WORK CAPABILITY ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House regrets the tragic death of Jodey Whiting in February 2017 who took her life 15 days after her disability benefits were stopped for missing a work Capability Assessment when she was seriously ill; believes this was the latest avoidable tragedy to be caused by the failings of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH WIN ON UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this house congratulates the University of Edinburgh on its victory in this year's University Challenge; notes that this is a historic victory as it is the first time that the University of Edinburgh has won the show; recognises that the University of Edinburgh’s victory also marks the first time …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
DIAGEO PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates Diageo on its recent announcement that all of its UK employees now benefit from a policy which offers both women and men an equal 52 weeks of parental leave, with the first 26 weeks fully paid; commends Diageo on implementing this policy that strengthens its …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
MURDER OF JOURNALIST LYRA MCKEE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House mourns the death of Lyra McKee, murdered on Thursday 18 April 2019 by dissident republican terrorists in the course of her work reporting as an investigative journalist; recognises the profound shock and sympathy that greeted this news right across the community; notes that the killing is a …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
RECOGNITION OF BILLY MCNEILL
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses its deep sorrow at the death of Billy McNeill, the former captain of the Lisbon Lions, who made history when he led Celtic Football Club to victory in the 1967 European Cup final; recognises Billy’s extraordinary contribution to Scottish football both as a manager and as …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DAY
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House congratulates the World Intellectual Property Office on marking the 19th World Intellectual Property Day, which has been celebrated annually on 26 April since 2000; understands that World Intellectual Property Day was conceived to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BILLY MCNEILL, FOR CELTIC AND SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes with sadness the death of former Celtic captain and manager Billy McNeill at the age of 79; acknowledges the immense contribution he made to football in Scotland, the UK and across Europe during a glittering, trophy-laden career, in which the undoubted highlight was when he captained …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
ASDA'S LONGEST-SERVING COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Asda Foundation on 30 years of giving back to the community; further congratulates Asda Toryglen employee, Elizabeth Arbuckle, on being Asda's longest serving community champion; notes that Elizabeth has served in a community role for more than 17 years; appreciates the work that Elizabeth and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SRI LANKA EASTER SUNDAY BOMBINGS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
This House utterly and totally condemns the heinous attacks on Christians at prayer on their most holy day in Sri Lanka; supports the Sri Lankan Government in its attempts to catch those responsible; urges the UK Government to lend all the support that it can to Sri Lanka in trying …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
EASTER SUNDAY ATTACKS IN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka which killed 321 people and injured hundreds more; offers sympathies to all those killed or injured in the attack and their families and friends; recognises that many of those killed were Christians gathering peacefully for prayer; condemns all attacks …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
GORBALS THROUGH THE LENS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the St Francis Heritage in the Community project on its work in the Gorbals; notes that its multi-phase project is centred around the beautiful St Francis centre, a rare survivor of the slum clearances programme of the 1950s; appreciates that the project worked with Blackfriars Primary …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FIFTY YEARS OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Riding for the Disabled Association, which was founded in 1969, on its 50th anniversary; recognises the opportunities that the charity provides to ride and carriage drive to more than 25,500 people with disabilities at 500 groups across the UK; appreciates the therapeutic benefits of riding …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
EIGHTY YEARS OF THE COSMO CINEMA
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates 80 years since the Cosmo cinema, the first purpose-built art house cinema outside London, was built; appreciates the unique architecture of the building, which was designed in a mix of Art Deco and Art Moderne styles by James McKissack; notes that the cinema has been home …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Peter Kyle (Labour - Hove and Portslade)
That this House congratulates the Open University (OU) on its 50th anniversary; notes that its mission of opening up education for all through flexible distance learning is as relevant today as it was in 1969; celebrates the over two million students who have been taught by the OU since 1969; …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
RECOGNITION OF THE WEMYSS IMPROVEMENT GROUP
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House recognises and commends the hardworking volunteers of The Wemyss Improvement Group (TWIG) who aim to improve their local area by looking after floral enhancement and environmental projects in the village of East Wemyss; congratulates the team on their recent funding success through the Coalfields Regeneration Trust; thanks …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
GLENROTHES AS FIRST LIVING WAGE TOWN
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House welcomes the Fairer Fife Commission and the Fife Partnership proposals to make Glenrothes the first Living Wage Town in Scotland; commends the efforts of the Fife Partnership in setting up an Action Group to take forward those proposals; welcomes the allocation of funding to provide an Economy …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SUCCESS OF FIFE EMPLOYMENT ACCESS TRUST
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House commends the hard work of Glenrothes based Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) on their recent success at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards and the Fife Business Awards; congratulates them on winning the CSJ Work Award 2019 for charities that are supporting those with significant employment …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SUCCESS OF TOMATIN DISTILLERY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Tomatin Distillery on is recent success at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition; notes that the San Francisco World Spirit Competition recognises exceptional products in the spirits industry with a judging panel of 40 industry experts; commends Tomatin Distillery on taking home seven double gold …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
11th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SCOTTISH CITIZENS ADVICE 80TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Citizens Advice network on reaching its 80th birthday; understands that the Scottish Citizens Advice network, comprising Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS), its 59 member Citizen Advice Bureaux (CAB) and the Extra Help Unit, provides free, independent, confidential, impartial, high quality advice to clients across 280 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
#ZEROHIV
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House welcomes the publication of #ZEROHIV, HIV Scotland's new strategic plan, commends their commitment of getting to zero new HIV transmissions, zero HIV-related deaths and zero HIV-related stigma; notes the importance of PrEP, a pill that HIV-negative people can take to prevent HIV in combating HIV transmissions and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
PLASTIC-FREE STATUS FOR CHARLESTOWN, LIMEKILNS AND PATTIESMUIR
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the West Fife villages of Charlestown, Limekilns and Pattiesmuir on being awarded plastic-free status by marine conservation charity Surfers Against Sewage; applauds the group of villages on becoming the first official plastic-free mainland community in Scotland; notes that they join a network of like-minded communities across …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
CELEBRATION OF STRATHAVEN DRAMA CLUB (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the work of the Strathaven Drama Club, which has recently celebrated successful performances of the School of Rock; notes that many cast members have received awards for extra effort and extraordinary commitment and growth, with Rebecca Lipowski receiving the Bright Star Award; further notes the club's …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SCOTLAND WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM VICTORY OVER BRAZIL
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Women's Football team on their unprecedented win over Brazil; acknowledges that this is the first time that a Scottish senior national side has defeated that iconic footballing nation; commends both Head Coach Shelley Kerr on her outstanding coaching ability, and Rachel Corsie on …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BOOST FOR WELLHOUSE FROM THE SCOTTISH LAND FUND
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Connect Community Trust on successfully securing a £114,732 award from the Scottish Land Fund which will be used to purchase and refurbish the HubSports building in the Wellhouse area of Easterhouse in Glasgow East constituency; acknowledges that the Trust has been leasing the building from Glasgow …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FAIRTRADE AND CHOCOLATE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the global chocolate industry is worth in excess of £99 billion, with the average UK citizen consuming 8.4 kilograms of chocolate in 2017; recognises the ongoing plight of many in the global chocolate supply chain which has led to farmers in places like Ivory Coast …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CENTENARY OF THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House remembers the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where troops of the British Indian Army opened fire on a peaceful crowd in the Jallianwala Bagh Gardens of Amritsar, Punjab; notes with horror, figures supplied by the UK Government which state 379 died and 1,000 were wounded, while the Indian Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SPECIAL OLYMPIANS FROM PRESTWICK TENNIS CLUB
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House celebrates the accomplishments of two Scottish Olympians who both won medals at the Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi 2019; notes that Jack Dickson won gold in the Men's Singles and bronze in the Men's Doubles and Frances Smiley won silver in the Ladies Singles; further notes they …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
190th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION ACT 1829
Tabled by:
Mike Kane (Labour - Wythenshawe and Sale East)
That this House notes that 13 April 2019 is the 190th anniversary of Royal Assent being given to The Catholic Emancipation Act 1829 which, in permitting Catholics to sit in the House of Commons, was a crucial milestone in the restoration of religious freedom; welcomes the contribution to politics that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with alarm that stoning to death as the punishment for homosexual sex came into force on 3 April 2019 in Brunei; further notes that this is part of an enactment of the Sharia penal code formally published in 2013 that also includes stoning for adultery and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN AND THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with concern the proposed introduction of a new penal code in Brunei which would be a major infringement of the human rights of the LGBT+ community in that country; welcomes the decision of the University of Aberdeen to review the honorary degree awarded to the Sultan …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
8th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FUNDING SUCCESS OF THE CALMAN TRUST
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Calman Trust In Inverness on its recent success in securing £123,946 in funding from BBC Children in Need; notes that the Calman Trust runs the popular Inverness city centre ArtySans Café; welcomes the news that this funding will enable the Trust to deliver a programme …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
CELEBRATION OF SHOWPARK GATES
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Rebecca Scott of the constituency East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Lesmahagow who won a school competition for South Lanarkshire Council to design the new gates for the Showpark in East Kilbride; notes that Rebecca is 15 years old from Duncanrig Secondary in S4; further notes that she …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BRUNEI PENAL CODE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House expresses deep concern at the planned introduction of a new penal code in Brunei; notes the UN Secretary-General’s belief that these new laws are in clear violation of human rights principles; expresses solidarity with LGBT+ Bruneians and grave concern about the impact of this legislation upon the …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL DAY 4 MAY 2019
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House joins with firefighters across the United Kingdom on Firefighters Memorial Day in remembering the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty; extends its sympathies especially on this memorial day to all the bereaved families of fallen firefighters; …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
3rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT ELECTION RESULTS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the role of the Scottish Youth Parliament as an independent organisation which represents the views of young people in Scotland; notes the success of its previous campaigns on issues such as Votes at 16; congratulates all new Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) on their …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BOMBING OF THE KITAF HOSPITAL IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House deplores the bombing of the Kitaf hospital in the Saada province of Yemen on 27 March 2019 which resulted in the death of eight people, five of whom were children; notes that the number of civilians killed in airstrikes has now reached over 17,500 since the four-year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CATHCART CIRCLE RAILWAY 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises 2 April marked 125 years since the Cathcart Circle railway line officially opened in 1894; notes the benefit that this transport link will bring to communities in Southside of Glasgow; and looks forward to at least the next 125 years of this much appreciated railway line.
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CENTREPOINT'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Neil Coyle (Labour - Bermondsey and Old Southwark)
That this House commends the work of youth homelessness charity Centrepoint on their 50th anniversary; is deeply concerned that in 2017-18 an estimated 103,000 young people in the UK were homeless or at risk; regrets that five decades on Centrepoint are still working with homeless young people in crisis who …
89 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
VOTE LEAVE'S BREACH OF ELECTORAL LAW
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House recognises that Vote Leave committed multiple offences under electoral law regarding campaign spending and funding; acknowledges that Vote Leave was fined a total of £61,000 for multiple offences under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (“PPERA”); notes with concern that Vote Leave has acknowledged that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
29th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
STILL GAME
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the cultural impact of BBC Scotland sitcom Still Game following the broadcast of its final episode on 28 March 2019; acknowledges that Jack and Victor have moved on from Osprey Heights, Boabby the Barman has pulled his last pint in the Clansman, Tam has no more …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS SAINTS WATER POLO TEAM WINS BUCS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews women's water polo team, Saints Water Polo, on their success in winning the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Water Polo Championship for the first time; notes their 12-7 victory over the reigning champions Durham University in Nottingham; recognises the commitment …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
50 YEARS OF SCOTTISH BALLET
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Scottish Ballet on their 50 year anniversary; appreciates the vision of Scottish Ballet’s founder, Peter Darrell, in bringing his company to Glasgow in 1969; recognises the important cultural contribution that Scottish Ballet has made to Scotland; anticipates a wonderful programme of events to celebrate this …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FOOD BANKS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the concerning increase in the number of people relying on food banks in Scotland; notes that there has been a 26 per cent increase in the number of people receiving emergency food supplies in the past two years; recognises that at least 55,038 food supplies went …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
STUDENTS' PUBLIC SPEAKING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Lauren Parsons and Harry Ratcliffe of Culloden Academy in Inverness on their recent success at the Highlands and Islands and Grampian Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Public Speaking Competition; further congratulates them on their success at the National Semi-Final; and wishes them luck for the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
28th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
HYZONE LIMITED
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Hyzone Limited on securing a £54,339 Young Start grant from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; commends this group on their efforts to support youths in Hamilton by breaking down negative relationships and building positive ones; notes that the group will use the grant to fund a …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2019
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
LIV CONLON YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Liv Conlon, a young Bothwell-based businesswoman, on winning the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award at FSB Scotland Business Awards; notes that Liv’s business, ThePropertyStagers, provides an affordable Staging to Sell service which aims to reduce sale time, maximise value, generate more viewings and increase online …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
28th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CATALAN UK OFFICES YELLOW RIBBON
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes with puzzlement the decision of the Spanish Electoral Board, the body charged with the conduct of the forthcoming Spanish General Election, in ordering the removal of a yellow ribbon sign from the balcony of the Catalan Delegation to the UK's offices in Central London, the yellow …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
WILLIAM CANNON - SAMSON CHAIR WORLD RECORD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates William Cannon of Barrhead for breaking his own Samson Chair world record in aid of DEBRA UK; notes that Mr Cannon completed the agonising static wall-sit challenge for 12 hours 45 minutes and 17 seconds outside Eastwood Park Leisure in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire; further notes that …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH WEAR A HAT DAY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports Wear a Hat Day on Friday 29 March 2019; notes that this is the UK's biggest brain tumour research fundraising event; congratulates Brain Tumour Research and their supporters on their efforts to fundraise and raise awareness of brain tumours; recognises that brain tumours kill more children …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
WAID ACADEMY STUDENTS WIN AT UK SPACE DESIGN COMPETITION 2019
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the eleven S5/6 pupils from the Waid Academy, Anstruther, who took part in the UK Space Design competition 2019 final at Imperial College, London on 16 and 17 March 2019 with support from their teacher Mr Josh Anderson; notes that four members of the winning company …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
REVIEW OF PUBS CODE
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
That this House notes the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy told the House on 8 January 2019 that the Government would be announcing the statutory review into the success and operation of the Pubs code and Pubs code adjudicator by 31 March 2019; recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARCH DEPORTATIONS
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commemorates the 70th anniversary of the March Deportations in which almost 100,000 men, women and children from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia were forcibly deported by the Soviet Union to Gulags in Eastern Russia; notes that the deportations were launched on 25 March 1949 and saw Baltic residents, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
INCLUSIVE PEACE AND PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House encourages further steps to be taken to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Peace Accord between the Colombian Government and the FARC signed in November 2016, including its gender-based agreements and prioritisation of victims' rights; recognises the vital role of civil society organisations and human …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 10
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
TACKLING RACISM IN FOOTBALL
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House condemns the racist abuse directed at players in the England football team in their Euro 2020 qualification match in Montenegro on 25 March 2019; supports UEFA’s quick and decisive action in opening disciplinary proceedings against Montenegro; and agrees with footballer Raheem Sterling that any racist chanting should …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th March 2019
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
YOMO NATIONAL LOTTERY YOUNG START FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates YoMo (Young Movers) on being awarded Young Start funding from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to deliver a Youth Health Champions Project which is a volunteering opportunity designed for young people aged 12 to 25 to have a voice …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
RECOGNITION OF JIM ARNOLD, FORMER DIRECTOR OF THE NEW LANARK HERITAGE TRUST
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses its sorrow at the death of Jim Arnold, Former Director of the New Lanark Heritage Trust; acknowledges his role as key to the preservation of New Lanark and notes that this was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; further notes the important role he …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
ANSTRUTHER AND DISTRICT BOWLING CLUB 125th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Anstruther and District Bowling Club on its 125th anniversary; notes that the opening ceremony was performed by the hon. Member Henry Torrens Anstruther and his wife, Eva, after Provost Anderson threw the first jack and Mrs Anstruther the first two balls, officially opening the green; recognises …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
EFFECT OF CYCLONE IDAI AND FLOODING IN MALAWI, MOZAMBIQUE AND ZIMBABWE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises the devastating human impact that Cyclone Idai and widespread flooding is having in Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and the wider region of East Africa; notes the significant loss of life, injuries and displacement caused by these climatic conditions; welcomes the announcement of £6 million funding from DFID …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes with deep sadness that 26 March 2019 marks the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Yemen during which an estimated 60,000 people have been killed; further notes that despite the Stockholm Agreement, an average of three civilians a day are still dying and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SANDY PIRIE'S CONTRIBUTION TO LIVINGSTON
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House celebrates the life of Sandy Pirie; notes his success as headteacher at Craigshill High School, Livingston from its opening in 1969 until its close in 1990; further notes his success in creating an innovative school that gained an exceptional reputation as a centre of excellence for pupils …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
22nd March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF THE GOLAN HEIGHTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House reiterates its support for the long-held international position that Israel is in occupation of the Golan Heights and has been for nearly 52 years; notes that such an occupation should be temporary and that all Israeli settlements there are illegal under international law; urges the UK Government …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BRIDGETON BURNS CLUB
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Bridgeton Burns Club on its tireless dedication to the preservation and promotion of Scottish culture and poetry in the East End of Glasgow; notes its annual schools competition, which has been running for 146 years, and its schools concert and prizegiving, which was held this year …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
GOVANHILL BATHS COMMUNITY TRUST
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Govanhill Baths Community Trust on being awarded £2.15 million in funding from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 2019-20, which is the joint Scottish Government and COSLA investment fund; understands that the funding will support the refurbishment and reopening of Govanhill baths and the restoration of a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SUCCESS OF CADHAM PHARMACY GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House commends the ongoing hard work by all of the staff from Cadham Pharmacy in Cadham, Glenrothes, in going above and beyond to serve the local community; recognises Bernadette Brown and her hardworking staff’s commitment to providing additional services in the pharmacy to reduce the burden on local …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
KINNING PARK COMPLEX
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Kinning Park Complex on securing £1.5 million of funding from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund 2019-20, the joint Scottish Government and COSLA investment fund; understands that the funds will be used to refurbish this treasured community facility in order to deliver services for the community for …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
JESSICA MITCHELL FUTURE CHEF 2019
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates 14 year-old Jessica Mitchell of the High School of Glasgow on winning the prestigious Springboard Future Chef competition at the UK finals in London; commends Jessica and the eleven other aspiring young chefs who took part in the final as well as the 14,351 young people …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
TWENTY YEARS OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that on 1 April 2019 the National Minimum Wage will be 20 years old; acknowledges the role of the Low Pay Commission; further notes that two thirds of beneficiaries are women; welcomes the development since 1999 of minimum wage rates for 16 and 17-year-olds and apprentices …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
20th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that ME Awareness Week will be held in May 2019; commends those involved in raising greater awareness of the condition including the website www.actionforme.org.uk which creates a platform for wider sections of society to understand the issues that affect more than 250,000 people across the UK; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
21st March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
Y-SORT-IT-NATIONAL YOUTH WORK AWARDS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulate Y-Sort-it of West Dunbartonshire on providing an excellent range of opportunities for young people across West Dunbartonshire; recognises that the youth-led board for achieving the National Empowerment Award; and further congratulates Lyndsey Colman of Y-Sort-it on jointly winning the National Youth Worker Award.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
GOLF AND HEALTH WEEK
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the first ever Golf and Health week taking place from 15-19 April 2019 which aims to encourage golfers, non-golfers and lapsed golfers into taking part in the sport; recognises the significant and robust scientific research undertaken into the health benefits of the sport …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
POSITIVE ACTION IN HOUSING LIMITED
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Positive Action in Housing Limited on receiving a £10,000 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from the National Lottery Community Fund; understands that this group will use the funding to deliver a Homework Club for Roma children in Govanhill; appreciates the work that Positive Action …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
STRATHBUNGO WINDOW WANDERLAND
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the residents of Strathbungo on holding their Annual Window Wanderland event, a fantastic community initiative to create art installations in the windows of homes; appreciates the creative efforts required to transform the streets of Strathbungo into a beautiful outdoor gallery; notes the event included a live …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL AND ADVERTS FOR BREASTMILK SUBSTITUTES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the British Medical Journal's decision to no longer carry adverts for breastmilk substitutes; understands that they have done so through concerns over the aggressive promotion of these products, and subsequent impacts on global rates of breastfeeding; appreciates that the decision was taken in line with the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
EMPOWER WOMEN FOR CHANGE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Empower Women for Change on the award of a £9,700 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from The National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from The National Lottery Community Fund; understands that the group will use the funding to deliver a series of workshops …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
MASS KILLING IN NEW ZEALAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses grave and deep concern at the mass killing of worshippers at mosques in New Zealand; conveys sincere sympathy for their families and community who mourn at this time; condemns all those involved in any form of terrorism and reiterates that there can be no justification for …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
THE LIVING WAGE AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Liam Byrne (Labour - Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North)
That this House believes that the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee should ensure it is a Living Wage Employer, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
19th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PAUL HENDERSON SCOTT
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House celebrates the life of Paul Henderson Scott and mourns his passing on 15 March 2019 at the age of 98; notes his extraordinary contribution to the political and artistic life of Scotland as President and convener of the Saltire Society, President of the Scottish Centre for International …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
DRAKIES PRIMARY SCHOOL SUSTAINABILITY SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Drakies Primary school on their recent success in environmental sustainability after they received their fourth green flag under the Eco Schools project; notes that this flag was awarded to Drakies Primary School for their efforts in creating and carrying out sustainable action plans focusing on litter …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
18th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
WELSH NATIONAL RUGBY TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the fantastic achievement by the Welsh National Rugby Team of winning the Six Nations Championship 2019 and securing the Grand Slam; and wishes the team well in the forthcoming World Cup in Japan.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
18th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED WORKERS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House recognises the equal role that disabled people can play in a workplace; acknowledges the value of employers having the proper infrastructure and facilities in place to support disabled employees; notes that an employer can currently retract a job offer on the basis of an individual having a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th March 2019
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
PUBLIC INQUIRY ON BLACKLISTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that an internal police investigation, the Creedon report, has been made public; understands that this has concluded that the police, including Special Branches across the UK, and the security services, supplied information to the Consulting Association, and its predecessor, the Economic League, that was funded by …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
THE WORK OF PHILIP CONNOLLY AT DISABILITY RIGHTS UK
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the extensive work of Philip Connolly in tirelessly campaigning for the rights and wellbeing of disabled people in the UK; acknowledges that Mr Connolly sets a strong and passionate example for current and future activists to follow; notes the successes that Mr Connolly and his colleagues …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2019
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
13th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 29th April 2019
CELEBRATION OF MOSSNEUK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Mossneuk Primary School in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency which celebrated its 40th Anniversary in February 2019; notes that they recently held an event with students, parents, staff and alumni to commemorate that anniversary and will be holding further events throughout the year to celebrate …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
12th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
ECOLOGIA YOUTH TRUST FUNDING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Ecologia Youth Trust on its recent success in securing £135,000 of National Lottery funding; notes that it will use the funding to empower 664 disadvantaged young people in the Highlands to build resilience, recognise their potential and take control of their lives through the provision of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
13th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
BBC PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates the BBC on its recent announcement that parents who work at the organisation are to receive additional maternity or paternity pay should their baby be born prematurely; recognises that this new policy will mean that for any baby born before 37 weeks, full pay will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
SCOTTISH CHURCHES PARLIAMENTARY OFFICE MEET YOUR MP PROJECT
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office (SCPO) on the launch of the Meet Your MP project; supports the initiative to encourage faith groups and Churches of all denominations across Scotland to contact their local Member of Parliament and to engage with them on issues of importance to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
RAISING AWARENESS OF ENDOMETRIOSIS
Tabled by:
Emma Hardy (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice)
That this House supports Endometriosis Awareness Month 2019; notes that this is a campaign raising awareness of a condition that affects 1 in 10 women from puberty to menopause yet the cause of which is not yet known; congratulates Endometriosis UK and their supporters for the various activities raising awareness …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
12th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th April 2019
WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK AND ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes World Glaucoma Week from 10 to 16 March 2019; commits to ensuring that the one million glaucoma-related visits to the NHS are met with a state of the art health service focusing on best patient outcomes and efficient and safe service delivery; further commits to scrutinize …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 25th April 2019
SCOTLAND'S SOCIALLY JUST CARBON TRANSITION
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House commends Scotland’s ambition to deliver a socially just transition to a carbon neutral society; notes transition provides huge opportunities for Scotland to harness its enormous renewables resources, with industrial strengths in battery storage and smart grids and technological breakthroughs such as floating offshore windfarms and tidal power …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 1
2nd April 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd April 2019
100 DAYS TO SAVE COATS MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House recognises the rich and historic significance of Coats Memorial Church in Paisley; further notes the enthusiasm of the 100 days to save Coats Memorial Campaign; recognises the work that is being undertaken by volunteers to ensure that this iconic building does not fall into disrepair; and wishes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 29th March 2019
EXPLOITATION OF COCOA FARMERS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House supports the Fairtrade Foundation petition which calls on an end to the exploitation of cocoa farmers; understands that some cocoa farmers are currently earning less that 75p a day, which is less than half of what they need for a good standard of living; further understands that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th March 2019
2019 LOAN CHARGE IMPLEMENTATION
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the UK Government and HMRC's implementation of the 2019 LoanCharge; notes the 2019 Loan Charge was introduced by the Treasury to tackle disguised remuneration tax avoidance schemes through which loans were paid instead of regular forms of remuneration; is dismayed by reports that HMRC's handling of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2019
IPSA AND MPs STAFF PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House recognises the vital role that hon. Members' staff play and the hard work they do in supporting the work of hon. Members; notes with alarm that the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority's increase to hon. Members staffing budgets of 1.5 per cent for 2019-20 falls below the rate …
123 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 85
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
World Book Day 2019
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House recognises 7 March 2019 as World Book Day in the UK and Ireland celebrating authors, illustrators, books and reading; congratulates World Book Day for its 22nd World Book Day being held in 2019; notes that the UK ranks 17th for literacy among 34 OECD countries; further notes …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY REPORT ON GAZA PROTESTS
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House welcomes the independent UN Commission of Inquiry report on protests in Gaza; notes with the deepest concern its findings that, in its widespread use of force against demonstrators, Israeli security forces committed violations of international law which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity; condemns the …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 68
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
EAST GLASGOW MUSIC SCHOOL NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates East Glasgow Music School on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £5,990 from Creative Scotland; acknowledges that this funding will be used to provide opportunities for young children to learn a musical instrument and/or receive singing lessons; praises East Glasgow Music …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
BAILLIESTON COMMUNITY CARE NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Baillieston Community Care on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £4,214 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to help secure their premises which allows them to provide a safe environment from which to deliver …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
MOUNT VERNON COMMUNITY HALL NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Mount Vernon Community Hall on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to deliver a weekly youth club out of the community facility; praises Mount Vernon Community Hall …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
7th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
GLASGOW EAST SUNSHINE CLUB NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow East Sunshine Club on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £6,720 from the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to deliver twice weekly social activities including yoga, cookery, games and play to disabled children …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
SUCCESS OF INVERNESS COLLEGE UHI
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this house congratulates Inverness College UHI on recently being endorsed by Education Scotland as one of the top performing colleges in Scotland; notes that Inverness College consistently performs at a high level and provides a high quality learning experience for students; further notes that out of 27 colleges in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
NEW ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH FELLOWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Professor James Harris, Professor Kate Rudy and Dr Silvia Paracchini, all leading academics at the University of St Andrews, who join Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, as well as 58 other distinguished individuals from across the UK, on their …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
5th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Debbie Abrahams (Labour - Oldham East and Saddleworth)
That this House expresses its profound concern regarding the recent conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; has been alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and retaliatory air strikes from Pakistan; recognises the escalating tensions and human rights abuses as documented in last year’s …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF ST ANDREW'S S6 PUPILS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates S6 pupils at St Andrew's Secondary School in Glasgow East constituency on their fundraising efforts over the past year; recognises that these kind-hearted students have raised money for a number of good causes including £1,500 for the St Andrew's Hospice Ben Nevis Challenge, £1,300 for MacMillan …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
NEW MODEL FOR MATERNITY AND NEONATAL CARE TESTED IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the recent £12 million investment made by the Scottish Government in a package of measures to transform maternity and neonatal services across Scotland; notes that this investment will be tested at NHS Ayrshire and Arran's Crosshouse Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's Royal Hospital for Children, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FORCED LIVE ORGAN EXTRACTION FROM PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN CHINA
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern, allegations of forced organ harvesting in China and associated reports of suppression, persecution, torture and mass arbitrary imprisonment faced by religious and ethnic minority groups including Tibetans, Christians, Uyghers, and practitioners of the traditional Chinese meditation Falun Gong, that includes allegations of forced live …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
PEOPLE'S POSTCODE LOTTERY FUNDING FOR BELVIDERE VILLAGE COMMUNITY GROUP
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Belvidere Village Community Group based in Glasgow East constituency on being awarded £800 from the Postcode Local Trust; notes that this funding will be used for the group's Belvidere Garden Heritage Project and will help to pay for publicity materials, hall hire, catering and gardening equipment …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
LADY J’S HAIR SALON AWARD-WINNING FEEL GOOD PROJECT
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the exceptional work of Jill Lauder and her volunteers at Lady J’s Unisex Hair Salon in Grangemouth, who run the Feel Good Project, an award-winning community initiative supported by the Macmillan one to one team from NHS Forth Valley; recognises that the project was started in …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FIBROMYALGIA AND US
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House welcomes the creation of Fibromyalgia and Us, a comic published in Dundee designed to spread awareness of the symptoms, the difficulties and what works through the lived experiences of those living with Fibromyalgia, and their families; recognises the success of the comic since its launch in December …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1959 TIBETAN NATIONAL UPRISING
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising on 10 March 1959 in Lhasa, Tibet; notes that the uprising was met with extreme force, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Tibetans and the beginning of increasingly harsh Chinese rule over Tibet; recognises that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
CRUISE LOCH NESS AWARDS SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Cruise Loch Ness in Fort Augustus on its recent success at the FSB Scotland Small Business Awards; notes that it took home the Family Business of the Year award; commends its family-run business, which runs boat trips from the banks of Loch Ness; and wishes Cruise …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
PEACE BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House recognises that the ongoing escalation of military conflict between India and Pakistan is not in the interests of either country; notes that both countries possess nuclear capabilities and that a continuation of this conflict could destabilise the entire region and lead to a catastrophic loss of life; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th March 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
QUARCH TECHNOLOGY AWARDS SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Quarch Technology in Aviemore on its recent success at the FSB Scotland Small Business Awards; notes that it took home the International Business of the Year award; commends its ongoing work in design, part manufacture, selling and exporting data storage testing tools; and wishes Quarch Technology …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT SERVICE CENTRE STAFFING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes staff working in universal credit service centres in Walsall and Wolverhampton have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action over excessive workloads, insufficient recruitment and lack of consultation between employer and staff; further notes that 90.2 per cent of members voted for strike action on a 55.8 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
EPILEPSY AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House expresses serious concern at the high number of people with epilepsy being denied Personal Independence Payment (PIP); is alarmed that since the introduction of this benefit the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has denied PIP to over 41 per cent of people living with epilepsy who …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FLIGHTS BETWEEN THE UK AND KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House believes that direct flights between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq would encourage more commercial, cultural, and educational connections with Kurdistan, whose capital city has been deemed the fifth safest in the world; recognises that the Kurdistan Region is rightly proud of its security, religious …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House commends Finlay McFarlane for the courage he has shown in waiving his anonymity to speak about his experience as a male survivor of sexual violence on BBC The Nine; notes his efforts to tackle the stigma associated with male survivors which contributes to underreporting of sexual crimes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
RISING TENSIONS BETWEEN INDIA AND PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the rising tensions between India and Pakistan over Kashmir; is extremely alarmed by the use of military action by India across Pakistani airspace and the subsequent air strikes from Pakistan; recognises that further violence and force could cause growing instability across both …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF ABERTAY UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this house joins Abertay University in Dundee in celebrating 25 years since it was awarded university status; recognises the work the University has done since to establish the first computer games degree and become a world leading institution in the field; congratulates it on being the first UK Centre …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CHILDREN'S LIVER DISEASE FOUNDATION'S BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2019
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 1 March 2019 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that every week 20 children in the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
26th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
USE OF ANIMALS FOR WARFARE EXPERIMENTS
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes with concern that, each year, thousands of animals of various species including monkeys, mice, pigs and guinea pigs, are experimented upon using chemical, biological and other weapons, causing prolonged and extensive suffering; notes that, whilst these experiments are not conducted to develop or test offensive weapons, …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
ELLIE FERGUSON: THE GREATEST DANCER WINNER 2019
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates Ellie Ferguson from Livingston on winning the BBC competition, The Greatest Dancer; notes the incredible talent of Ellie at only 14-years-old; commends the hard work and dedication Ellie has put in at Edinburgh Dance Academy to become a fantastic ballet dancer; further commends the talented professionals …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
26th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
KINLOCHLEVEN HYDRO POWER STATION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates SIMEC, the international energy, infrastructure and natural resources business, on its announcement that its Kinlochleven hydro power station has increased its output, delivering a step-up in clean energy to power Scottish homes and industry; notes that the early achievement of a 20 per cent output increase …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
NAIRN CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU KEEP SAFE INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement that Nairn Citizens Advice Bureau is now part of the award-winning Keep Safe initiative developed in partnership with I Am Me Scotland and Police Scotland; notes that this initiative aims to provide a safe space for elderly or disabled members of the community if …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2019
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ARGYLL AND BUTE SCHOOL PUPILS STRIKE (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House acknowledges the mature and proportionate way in which school pupils from Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh, Oban High School, Campbeltown Grammar, Lochgilphead High School, Tarbert Academy and Dunoon Grammar School in Argyll and Bute protested against the council's swingeing cuts to youth services by organising a 15-minute strike …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
25th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CHRISTMAS BONUS FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Government to reconsider its decision not to award universal credit recipients a one-off Christmas bonus which is given to the recipients of 19 other welfare payments; considers that the Government should uprate the Christmas bonus payment ahead of December 2019 which remains at a …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK 2019
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Monday 25 February to Sunday 3 March 2019 is eating disorders awareness week; acknowledges the work done to highlight the condition; is concerned that admissions to hospitals for potentially life-threatening eating disorders has increased dramatically in the last 12 months; expresses concern that admissions to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
WAR DISABLEMENT PENSION IN ESA ASSESSMENTS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to disregard armed forces compensation payments, including war disablement pension, from Employment Support Allowance (ESA) means-testing; believes that veterans receiving war disablement pension because of physical or mental impairments incurred through service should not be materially disadvantaged in claiming …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
25th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
FUNDRAISING BY SOPHIE DONALD
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the efforts of local fitness entrepreneur Sophie Donald, who is running the Inverness half-marathon in March 2019 to raise money for Eden Court theatre and cinema appeal; notes that this appeal will provide theatre tickets for disadvantaged young people and families in the Highlands to see …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
25th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
LYNBRECK CROFT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer of Lynbreck Croft in the Cairngorms on recently being appointed Young Agricultural Climate Change Champions by the Scottish Government; commends Lynbreck Croft on its ongoing and committed work to low-carbon environmentally sustainable farming; recognises that this appointment follows their success at …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
LGBT HISTORY MONTH 2019
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2019; affirms that this month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history serves to challenge heterosexist attitudes in society; commemorates the struggle for gay rights and related civil rights through the past decades and celebrates …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
WELCOMING ELECTRICITY NETWORK INVESTMENT IN RURAL SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) on its work in the Highlands and Islands helping to keep the lights on and ensuring that vulnerable customers are supported in the event of a power cut; recognises that while the north of Scotland network is resilient 99 per …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
19th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL SWIMMING POOL
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates everyone at Bowhill swimming pool on the occasion of the pool’s 50th birthday; thanks Fife Sports and Leisure Trust and all the dedicated staff at the pool for ensuring that the facilities have remained an integral part of the community over the years, particularly following the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
19th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
BEMIS SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates BEMIS Scotland on the finale of their Year of Young People 2018 and Scottish Winter Festivals 2018/19 events that was held in the New Auditorium of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Saturday the 26 January as part of the world renowned Celtic Connections Festival; considers …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
18th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
FRIENDS OF INCHYRA PARK
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the efforts of Friends of Inchyra Park in Grangemouth, an action group that aspire to improve the community’s wellbeing and civic pride through its usage; recognises the recent orchard planting as a first step in the park’s rejuvenation that will serve as a place of recreation …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FORTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELPIS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Elpis Centre based in North Glasgow on its 45th anniversary; recognises the valuable accommodation service that it provides to homeless and vulnerable young women aged 16-25 years in the Ruchill area of the city; understands that the charity provides space for nine women in the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW CIVIC UNIVERSITY AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the announcement by the University of Glasgow reaffirming its pledge to work in the interests of Glasgow and Scotland by making the economy and quality of life in the community top priorities; understands that the university has joined 30 other institutions in committing to produce a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CÈILIDH CÒMHLA FOR WOODLANDS COMMUNITY CAFÉ AND PROJECT ELEA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the collaboration between the Woodlands Community Café, which provides community meals in Glasgow, and Project Elea which supports refugees in the ELEONAS refugee camp in Athens; recognises the success of the Cèilidh Còmhla that took place in Glasgow in November 2018, which raised funds both projects …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
OPPORTUNITY MARS ROVER
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House commends NASA’s Opportunity Mars Rover at the end of its incredible 15-year mission exploring the surface of the red planet; understands that the last communication from the six-wheeled solar-powered robot came on 10 June 2018 just before it was enveloped by a dust storm; acknowledges that Opportunity’s …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
HYPED technology
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the University of Edinburgh’s Hyperloop team, HYPED, for their remarkable success in several international competitions; acknowledges their innovative work in developing Hyperloop technology, a new form of transportation, which could make a significant contribution to the UK’s economy and transportation system; recognises the significance of their …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
14th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CHANGES TO THE PENSION CREDIT SYSTEM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House expresses concern with the Government’s plans to change the pension credit system which could lead to an increase in pensioner poverty; is dismayed that the Government has decided that pension credits will from now on, only be available to couples where both partners have reached pension age, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
USE OF TROOPS IN THE EVENT OF THE UK LEAVING THE EU WITHOUT A DEAL
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement that 3,500 troops are on standby to deal with contingencies in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal; further notes that the Ministry of Defence has put in place the necessary order to enable the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
LOWER EARNINGS LIMIT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises that the Government's 2017 pledge to remove the Lower Earnings Limit (LEL) would provide a boost for the retirement pots of low-income workers; understands that the Government has given only a vague timescale commitment to lower the threshold in the mid-2020s; believes that low paid workers …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
FUEL POVERTY AWARENESS DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this house notes that Fuel Poverty Awareness Day is on 15 February and commends the work of the National Energy Action charity and Energy Action Scotland in working to end fuel poverty and promote Fuel Poverty Awareness Day; further notes that there is strong cross-party recognition on the need …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
CHEMICAL WEAPONS USE IN WEST PAPUA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports of the use of chemical weapons by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the West Papuan regency of Nduga; notes that the Nduga Regency is experiencing a significant increase in Indonesian military and police activity; further notes that Indonesia is a …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
SUSPENSION OF THE INTERMEDIATE-RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the suspension of the Intermediate-range Nuclear ForcesTreaty (INF) by the United States of America and Russia; recalls that the INF treaty strengthened European security by removing and eliminating all land-based Cruise, Pershing and SS20 missiles from Europe; notes that abrogating the INF Treaty …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
KHOJALY MASSACRE
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House extends condolences to the people of Azerbaijan as they commemorate the 27th anniversary of the Khojaly massacre on 26 February; reflects on this atrocity, committed against citizens of Azerbaijan amid conflict in the region; and supports calls for a resolution to the conflict, which respects the territory …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
DETENTION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the continuing detention of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain al-Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef, Eman al-Nafjan and Samar Badawi, many months after their arrests in 2018; is extremely alarmed by allegations that some activists have been subjected to sexual harassment, torture and ill-treatment, including …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
#HELLOTOKINDNESS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House supports Hello magazine’s #HelloToKindness campaign; praises the campaign for supporting kindness in an effort to combat the growing problem of online abuse; congratulates the campaign for standing up to abuse that occurs on social media platforms in an attempt to promote a more positive, welcoming environment online; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
HOMES FOR GOOD
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the social enterprise Homes for Good on spending two years in their premises in Bridgeton and on reaching their sixth year of operation; understands that as a social enterprise letting agency, they are committed to driving up standards for tenants and landlords; further congratulates Homes for …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
VISA REFUSALS BASED ON TOEIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST ALLEGATIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House notes the important contribution of international students to UK higher education; welcomes the presence of those who have entrusted their education to the UK; is concerned about the 35,870 students whose visas have been refused, revoked or curtailed due to allegations of cheating in the Test of …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
ACCESS TO CASH
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern about the rate at which access to cash is being reduced across the UK, with more than 200 free-to-use cashpoints and 60 bank branches closing per month according to analysis by Which?; recognises that while there has been an increase in digital payments, cash is …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS AND WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the petition by Mandy Jones, entitled 'LET'S STOP influencers and celebrities working with products promoting speedy weight loss', which calls on the Advertising Standards Authority to regulate social media influencers; appreciates that Mandy Jones, the founder of the Empowered Women Project, is promoting this petition to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
KURDISH HUNGER STRIKES IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses its deep concern for the welfare of around 250 Kurdish prisoners in Turkey, who have begun an indefinite hunger strikes in protest against the prison conditions of imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan; notes that some protestors, including Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy Leyla Guven, have now …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
FE LIVE ROCCO AWARD SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House recognises the significant business achievements in the events industry of the Renfrewshire firm FE Live, which recently won two awards at the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce ROCCO awards; understands that the business won the ‘Outstanding Business: Under Five People' award and that two of FE Live’s founders, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th March 2019
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House joins the LGBT community in celebrating LGBT History Month; recognises and supports the contributions that the LGBT community has made to Welsh society; acknowledges that the LGBT community is disproportionately impacted in terms of homelessness, domestic abuse, violence and housing discrimination; aspires to create a society in …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
BLACKLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates all at Blacklands Primary School for receiving a Gold School Sport Award from sportscotland for their efforts to continuously improve physical education and sporting opportunities for their pupils; understands that the award encourages schools to put young people at the forefront of the decision making and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
NEW HOTEL AT INVERNESS AIRPORT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the news that work has begun on a new hotel in Inverness situated within Inverness Airport Business Park; celebrates the job opportunities that will arise as a result of this development; and further welcomes the increase in tourism and connectivity in the Highlands.
7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th March 2019
HILTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AWARDED LOTTERY GRANT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Hilton Primary School in Inverness on the award of a £1,000 lottery grant; understands that this fund will be used to improve and replace its gym equipment to promote a healthy and active lifestyle; and wishes the staff and pupils at Hilton Primary School continued success …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Sunday 10th March 2019
TV LICENCES FOR OVER-75s
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that maintaining free TV licences for over-75s was a 2017 Conservative manifesto commitment; acknowledges that 2.2 million over-75s live alone and that paying the licence fee could push 50,000 pensioners below the poverty line; acknowledges that 4 million households will be affected if the concession is …
140 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 86
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th March 2019
CHAGOS ISLANDS AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE
Tabled by:
John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House notes that the highest court of the United Nations has said that the United Kingdom should end its control of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean as rapidly as possible; further notes that the International Court of Justice has said the Islands were not lawfully separated …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th February 2019
ANIMAL WELFARE STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the assurances from Government that animal welfare standards will be maintained or improved in the event of the UK leaving the European Union and that animal sentience will be recognised in UK law; urges the Government to table the Animals Welfare (Sentience) Bill without further delay; …
106 signatures
(Most recent: 14 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 25th February 2019
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes the Government should enter into open and fair negotiations with the Mineworkers Pension Scheme Trustees; recognises the 50-50 surplus sharing arrangement is grossly disproportionate for the Government guarantee; believes that the scheme should solely operate for the benefit of its members who contributed to the fund …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
12th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st February 2019
REGISTRATION FEES AT THE HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council plans to increase its registration fees by 18 per cent from October 2019; believes that this increase is effectively a tax on practicing, as those who are regulated by the HCPC must pay this annual fee in order to …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 82
Scottish National Party: 22
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
7th February 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th February 2019
KILMARNOCK FC 150 YEARS OLD
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the oldest professional football club in Scotland, Kilmarnock FC, on its 150th anniversary, having been founded on 5 January 1869; recognises the special history of the club; notes that the club won the league championship in 1965, defeating Hearts 2-0 on the last day of the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ST STEPHEN'S PRIMARY FOR THE GOLD
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that St Stephen's Primary School in West Dunbartonshire has received the sportscotland School Sport Gold Award in recognition of the school's commitment to improving physical education and sport; understands that the sportscotland School Sport Award is a national lottery funded initiative designed to encourage schools to …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
PENSION CREDIT - DEBATE AND VOTE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House takes note of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 31 and Savings and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No 21 and 23 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I., 2019 No. 37 (C.1)), dated 14 January 2019; considers that such changes which could see mixed …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
KISHORN PORT RE-OPENING
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes that the West Highlands yard in Kishorn has secured its first major oil and gas industry contract in more than 40 years; further notes Kishorn port is preparing for the arrival of the world's biggest semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, the Ocean GreatWhite, for service work; recognises …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
POLITICAL DETAINEES IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s use of illegal detention to silence female activists pushing for greater freedoms within the country and Saudi Arabia’s illegal detention of other political prisoners, including but not limited to Turki bin Abdullah Al Saud, Khalid bin Talal Al Saud, Abdulaziz bin Fahd …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
TRIAL OF CATALAN POLITICIANS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses concern about the imminent trial of 18 Catalan politicians and civic leaders regarding their role in the 2017 independence referendum; notes that nine Catalan politicians and civic leaders are being held in preventative detention; further notes that all have been charged with sedition and rebellion, charges …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP AT CHEMCO INTERNATIONAL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes Coatbridge-based specialist coatings company Chemco International becoming 100 per cent employee owned; congratulates the 24 staff members and company founder Manny Khorasani for pursuing employee ownership to protect jobs, skills and ties with the local community; urges other businesses to consider employee ownership as a viable …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
GWYNEDD COUNCIL’S £300,000 APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME PROPOSAL
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports Gwynedd Council’s proposals to establish a £300,000 apprenticeship scheme aimed at providing young people with opportunities to develop a quality career locally; welcomes Gwynedd Council’s proposals to use mainly the Welsh language in the vocational training of apprentices; and particularly encourages applications from women seeking routes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
RATES OF PAY FOR SECURITY STAFF ON THE PARLIAMENTARY ESTATE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the valuable work done by security staff on the parliamentary estate; further notes the current dispute between security staff represented by the PCS union and the House authorities concerning overtime rates; believes that security staff recruited in summer 2016 should be paid in line with the …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 64
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
28th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
MR WILLIAM SHIELDS OF KENNOWAY, FIFE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House remembers local Kennoway man, Mr William Shields, known as Wullie to his friends, after he sadly passed away in November 2018; highlights and commends the numerous ways in which he contributed to the local community in Kennoway and beyond, including setting up the local Youth Club in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
24th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
CEREDIGION WASPI CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House recognises the launch of the Ceredigion branch of the national Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) campaign on Saturday 19 January; notes that there are more than 5,000 women in Ceredigion who were born in the 1950s and who, despite paying into the National Insurance Fund all …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
24th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
BBC FUNDING AND THE FUTURE OF WELSH-LANGUAGE BROADCASTER S4C
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes that currently eight per cent of the budget for the Welsh-language channel S4C comes from the licence fee, but that from 2023 the broadcaster will be dependent on the licence fee settlement; further notes that the BBC has an important public service remit, and that S4C …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ASSOCIATION OF BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) on their 40 year anniversary; notes the amazing difference that the counselling provided by the ABM breastfeeding helpline can make to the breastfeeding journey of mothers; further notes the contribution the organisation has made to public policy and debate around …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates BBC Radio Scotland, which launched as a full time radio network on 23 November 1978, on reaching its 40 year anniversary; values the contribution that BBC Radio Scotland has made to the cultural fabric of Scotland; appreciates the range of news, music, entertainment and sport offered …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES 2019
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the International Year of Indigenous Languages 2019; recognises the rich diversity of indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles including Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Doric, Romany, Cornish, Irish Gaelic and British Sign Language; welcomes the UN’s recognition of the importance of these languages …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
23rd January 2019
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
TOLLCROSS PARKRUN 300TH RUN
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Tollcross Parkrun before its 300th run on Saturday 26 January 2019; notes that since the weekly event began at Tollcross Park in Glasgow East constituency, the combined distance run by Tollcross parkrunners is greater than three times around the world; recognises that worldwide, Parkrun encourages hundreds …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
PLASTIC WASTE EXPORTS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that two thirds of plastic waste separated for recycling in the UK is currently sent abroad for processing and that 105,000 tonnes of UK plastic was imported by Malaysia alone in 2017-18; recognises that many of the countries in the Global South receiving the UK's rubbish …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th February 2019
NEWCROSS HEALTHCARE
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Newcross Healthcare, one of the country's biggest providers of agency health workers, where it is reported that managers are pressured to fine employees £50 for phoning in sick or cancelling shifts within 24 hours' notice; notes that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
EDINBURGH PROJECT SEARCH
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the work of Edinburgh Project Search, which offers employment and learning opportunities for young people with a recognised disability; understands that it works in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh College and the Into Work Project; notes that applicants complete three different …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
22nd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
THOMAS WILSON - SCOTLAND'S GREAT COMPOSER
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House commemorates the composer, Thomas Wilson, who lived from 1927 to 2001 and is widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent voices in classical music of the last half of the twentieth century; notes that, although he was born in the USA of British parents, he lived …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
PARENTAL RIGHTS OF CONVICTED RAPISTS
Tabled by:
Louise Haigh (Labour - Sheffield Heeley)
That this House notes the case of Sammy Woodhouse, in which a man convicted of rape and serving a 35-year prison sentence was notified of family court proceedings for the child he fathered as a result of the rape; further notes that the man had no parental responsibilities for the …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
DVLA USE OF FREESTYLE LIBRE AND CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the DVLA Medical Advisory Panels consideration for drivers with diabetes on insulin to be able to use FreeStyle Libre and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices to monitor their blood glucose levels; appreciates that objections raised by other organisations in this matter were overruled; acknowledges that this …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
TERRORIST ATTACK IN NAIROBI, KENYA IN JANUARY 2019
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on the DusitD2 compound hotel complex in Nairobi Kenya in January 2019; conveys its sympathy to the families of all of those who were killed by this act of terrorism; looks forward to a speedy recovery for those who were injured; and reaffirms …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
IRN BRU CARNIVAL
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes efforts by the Irn Bru Carnival to welcome autistic guests by creating dedicated autism friendly sessions; notes the efforts of other events and organisations in Glasgow which have made adaptations to include people with autism, such as the St Enoch's centres dedicated quiet space; encourages other …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
150TH ANNIVERSARY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the incredible legacy and creative genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; reflects on the year-long programme of events that took place in 2018 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; notes that highlights included the re-opening of the Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
EAST KILBRIDE SEA CADETS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
This House recognises the work of East Kilbride Sea Cadets (EKSC); notes that EKSC has been awarded a Burgee for units in the top 20 per cent in the UK, a commendation from the Captain of the Sea Cadets, promotion of an EKSC member to Leading Cadet, and the Indefatigable …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
THE WORK OF VETERANS FIRST POINT LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
This House recognises the outstanding work of Veterans First Point Lanarkshire (V1P) in providing a specialist service to veterans; notes that V1P officially launched in September 2016 and since has since supported over 400 veterans; further notes V1P seeks to support veterans in all aspects of their lives including welfare, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
17th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF JAMES WATT
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That the House welcomes the activities taking place in Inverclyde to commemorate the life of James Watt, Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist, who was born on 19 January 1736 and died 200 years ago on 25 August 1819; notes that Inverclyde council starts its celebration of the life of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
JAILED KURDISH LEADER ABDULLAH ÖCALAN
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House recognises the urgent necessity for a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict in Turkey; considers that President Erdogan's turn to unrestrained repression only deepens existing social divisions; acknowledges the positive proposals made by the Kurds to achieve peace and reconciliation; urges the Foreign Secretary to intercede with …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
WORK OF HOPE AND HOMES FOR CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the work of Hope and Homes for Children and Mark Waddington CBE in tirelessly campaigning for the rights and welfare of children confined to institutions; acknowledges the effort of the Government to tackle this issue through their cross-government statement announced at the Global Disability Summit 2018, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
CHANGES TO PENSION CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned by the proposed changes to eligibility for pension credit; notes that from 15 May 2019 new pensioners whose partners are younger than the state retirement age of 65 will no longer be able to claim a means-tested top-up called pension credit but instead will …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th January 2019
65 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
16th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
UN SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2452 ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2452 at the UN Security Council on 16 January 2019, which calls for the establishment in Yemen of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA); recognises that this Special Political Mission will allow up to 75 independent monitors …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
BIG LOTTERY FUND GRANT FOR MENSELF+
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates MENSELF+ Community Interest Company based in Parkhead in Glasgow East constituency on their award of a £10,000 National Lottery Award for all Scotland grant for Big Lottery Fund; understands that this funding will be used to deliver a range of events across Glasgow; recognises that MENSELF+ …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
BIG LOTTERY FUND GRANT FOR EASTMUIR PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Eastmuir Primary School in Barlanark in Glasgow East constituency on the award of £9,986 National Lottery Award for all Scotland grant from Big Lottery Fund; understands that this funding will be used to purchase an interactive image unit for a new sensory room in the school …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
SCOTTISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM CHARITABLE GIVING
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates members of the Scottish Retail Consortium for raising over £41 million for charity and good causes since 2016, as highlighted in the SRC’s Report into Retail Charitable Giving 2018; notes that through their shops and online operations throughout Scotland retailers raise money and support for charity …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
LEARNING DISABLED BADMINTON TEAM MATCH AND MR JAMES P E PERT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Mr James P E Pert from Shettleston in Glasgow East constituency on his success as a member of the Glasgow Disability Badminton Club at the first ever Learning Disabled Badminton Team Match; commends Mr Pert on achieving Gold in the Men's Doubles (Class 1) and Silver …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
14th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
GLASGOW'S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas for successfully distributing Christmas presents to over 11,000 children in the Glasgow area this Christmas; notes that gifts to the approximate value of £277,000 were donated to children in low income households by hundreds of generous individuals and businesses; particularly recognises …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ANNIVERSARY OF BELHAVEN BREWERY
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House welcomes the 300th anniversary of the iconic Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar, the oldest working brewery in Scotland and one of the oldest in Britain; notes that brewing has taken place on the site for hundreds of years, while the brew house's lintel is engraved with the date …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
9th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
FALKLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House commends Falkland Primary School, Fife, on pioneering an initiative to raise awareness of the need for motorists to exercise caution when driving near the school; congratulates pupils and staff on the initiative, which includes forming a travel action group comprising parents and junior road safety officers and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
HUNGER STRIKE BY LEYLA GÜVEN MP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned that the hunger strike in Turkey by Leyla Güven MP of the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has reached its third month and that she is in a critical condition; notes that her protest has inspired others to hunger strike, including Ilhan Sis in Newport, South …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2019
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2019 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2019 …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 9
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ATTACKS ON CHRISTIANS IN EGYPT (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the latest attacks on Christians at their church in Egypt; sends sincere sympathies to the family of the bomb disposal expert who was killed whilst defusing the bomb; assures the Egyptian Government of UK support to defeat terrorism; and reiterates support for Christians in Egypt and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
7th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
SELECT COMMITTEE SCRUTINY OF EXECUTIVE PAY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House believes that a means of countering the gross rewards paid to too many senior executives in the UK is for a Select Committee to be established whose terms of reference would include consideration of the range of high pay awards and whether those awards are linked to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
EU CITIZENS' RIGHTS AND THE SETTLED STATUS SCHEME
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House condemns the Settled Status scheme for non-UK EU citizens as discriminatory and unnecessary; believes that people who have chosen to make their lives here under the auspices of the EU’s Freedom of Movement should be welcome to stay without any documentation or payment of a fee and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
19th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF BONN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews in taking decisive and positive steps to create and increase the potential for exchange, research and information sharing opportunities for its staff and students by forging a partnership agreement with the University of Bonn; welcomes the creation of a Memorandum of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ACTION OLD KILPATRICK
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the publication of A walk through the past; memories of Old Kilpatrick, 1940's to present day; notes that it was produced by Action Old Kilpatrick, a local group whose aim was to undertake an oral history project about the history and heritage of the village; understands …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
UNIVERSAL CREDIT ROLLOUT
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House calls upon the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to do all that she can to ensure that nobody is worse off financially as a result of transitioning from legacy benefits onto universal credit; asks that the Government increases funding for universal credit, beyond that promised …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE GLASGOW CHRISTMAS TOY COLLECTION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Catherine Drummond on her successful Christmas toy collection for children and families residing at Ronald McDonald House Glasgow; acknowledges the personal dedication of Catherine, who collects toys all year round; notes that Ronald McDonald House Glasgow provides free accommodation to families whose critically ill child is …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
YEMEN PEACE TALKS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the announcement by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that a truce has been agreed in Stockholm for Hudaydah port in Yemen; expresses its support for other measures agreed at the talks, including the mutual transfer of up to 15,000 prisoners in the conflict, funds for the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
17th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GAELIC BOOKS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the Gaelic Books Council on celebrating its 50th anniversary; understands that the inaugural meeting of the Gaelic Books Council, chaired by Derick Thomson, took place in December 1968 at the University of Glasgow; recognises that, in the subsequent 50 years, the Gaelic Books Council has worked …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ARDEER BOWLING CLUB, STEVENSTON
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends Ardeer Bowling Club for its recent purchase and installation of a Defibrillator; recognises that the club raised funding for the purchase through the generous Donations of Members, local organisations and fellow bowling clubs; understands that a club member recently suffered a heart attack on the bowling …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
MONCREIFF PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Moncreiff Parish Church on achieving two important anniversaries this year of celebrating its 175th year since foundation in 1843 by Sir Henry Wellwood-Moncreiff and of 60 years since the present church foundation stone was laid in East Kilbride; notes the church's service to the community of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
ELLA MATHIESON AND NORMA CLARE, GREENHILLS PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the service of Ella Mathieson and Norma Clare as elders for Greenhills Parish Church; notes they have both been in service to the church and community in East Kilbride for 25 years; congratulates them on their continuous service; acknowledges that they are an inspiration to the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
HOME OFFICE AND PASSPORT ISSUE FOR IRAQI KURDS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes that some Iraqi Kurds have been deprived of their British passports by the Home Office on the grounds that their names and birth dates are inaccurate; further notes that this is the case for those who fled from Saddam Hussein's dictatorship and who feared, in the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
50 YEARS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS IN EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in East Kilbride for over 50 years of service since Elder John Longden, an assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, performed the dedication while the church was led by Branch President Frank …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
40TH ANNIVERSARY EAST KILBRIDE ST VINCENT DE PAUL CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates St Vincent de Paul Church in the constituency of East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow on its 40th anniversary in Greenhills; notes that the church recently held a special service to commemorate this anniversary; further notes that the church has been at the centre of the community …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
WATER POLLUTION IN NORTHERN SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding water quality in northern Sri Lanka; is concerned by reports stating that the Sri Lankan Government refused to allow independent assessments of water quality in the region; notes that the consumption or use of water contaminated by waste oil has been linked to many …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
EASTERHOUSE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU INVESTORS IN YOUNG PEOPLE GOOD PRACTICE AWARD
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Easterhouse Citizens Advice Bureau on achieving the Investors in Young People Good Practice Award; acknowledges that the award is a nationally recognised accreditation which supports organisations as they seek to recruit, develop and retain a dynamic, young workforce; celebrates the fact that Easterhouse Citizens Advice Bureau …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES STAFF PENSIONS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with concern the decision of Historic Royal Palaces to close the defined benefits pension and move 120 staff to a defined contribution scheme; further notes the negative financial impact this will have on those who are currently in the defined benefits scheme, with some receiving substantially …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th February 2019
SERVICES OF ROYAL MAIL AND POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House thanks the Royal Mail and Post Office staff for all their hard work to sort and deliver millions of letters, cards and parcels each week of the year; notes the exceptional pressure upon them over the Christmas period and New Year period; further notes that there will …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 10
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
29th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th January 2019
COVEY BEFRIENDING LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Covey Befriending on their continued success and hard work; celebrates the group's aims to support children, young people and their families on their life journey, enabling them to become more resilient, self-aware and better equipped to reach their full potential through strong befriending relationships; notes that …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th January 2019
VISA APPLICATION FOR 14 YEAR OLD ANNECELINE OMONDI
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House supports the Omondi family and calls on the Home Office to overturn its rejection of the visa application for 14-year-old Anneceline Omondi, daughter of Lance Corporal Denis Omondi, a serving soldier for the Royal Regiment of Scotland, 3 Scots, and her application for entry clearance; further rejects …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
21st January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 2019
IN TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR MARTIN GORE CBE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House commemorates the life and work of Professor Martin Gore CBE who tragically passed away suddenly; notes that he was a giant amongst UK cancer doctors, a pioneer in developing the field of medical oncology, spearheading many advances in the treatment of melanoma, renal and ovarian cancer; further …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
17th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st January 2019
TASHI WANGCHUK
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House is dismayed by the continued imprisonment of Tibetan language advocate, Tashi Wangchuk, who was first detained three years ago today on 27 January, and since sentenced to five years in prison for advocating for the use of Tibetan language in local schools in Tibetan populated areas; deplores …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
11th January 2019
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th January 2019
ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with sadness the announcement by Andy Murray that he is likely to retire from competitive tennis in 2019 due to injury; pays tribute to his legacy as one of the leading male tennis players throughout the past decade as a three-time Grand Slam winner, double Olympic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2018
51 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PRESTWICK RUNNER-UP IN GREAT BRITISH HIGH STREET AWARDS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Prestwick Main Street, Prestwick, on being highly commended and runner-up in the Rising Star Award category for Scotland in the Great British High Street Awards, organised by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government; notes that 30 per cent of the final score came from …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR, SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Mr Fraser Wallace on becoming Scotland's Apprentice of the Year; recognises his hard work in completing a Foundation Apprenticeship while in his sixth year at Greenwood Academy; wishes him well in his career as a Modern Apprentice at GE Caledonian at Prestwick Aerospace Campus; and commends …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ST ANGELA'S PARTICIPATION CENTRE COMMUNITY SPORT HUB
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this house congratulates St Angela’s Participation Centre Community Sport Hub, based in Darnley in Glasgow, on winning the prestigious title of Team Scotland Club, Community Sport Hub or School of the Year 2018 at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in Edinburgh; recognises this success reflects the huge amount …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
Guide Dogs in Taxis
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House expresses concern that guide dog owners are being refused access to taxis; recognises that there should be no barriers to blind and disabled people accessing services, forms of transport and buildings; further recognises that guide dogs play an invaluable role in assisting people with sight difficulties in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That his House notes that Human Rights Day on 10 December 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document that proclaimed the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to regardless of race, religion, sex or political belief; supports the principle of equal …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
APPOINTMENT OF CATRIONA MACINNES AS EDITOR OF THE COURIER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the new editor of The Courier, Catriona MacInnes, on her appointment following a successful year of running the award-winning regional daily newspaper covering Tayside and Fife as Acting Editor; notes that she is the only female editor of a daily newspaper in Scotland; believes that this …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DWP CHRISTMAS BONUS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
This House notes with concern that the Department for Work and Pensions Christmas bonus paid to benefit claimants has not been up-rated since it was introduced in 1972 and remains at £10; further notes recent reports that the bonus is being discontinued under universal credit; highlights that, according to the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CATALAN PRISONERS' HUNGER STRIKE
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its deep concern over the decision of two jailed Catalan political prisoners, Jordi Sanchez and Jordi Turull, to commence an indefinite hunger strike in protest against the refusal of the Spanish Constitutional Court to respond to eight appeals filed by the defendants regarding the charges against …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DELAY IN THE INTRODUCTION OF THE 26-30 RAILCARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's 2017 commitment to introduce a 26-30 railcard which will give holders a one-third discount on rail journeys nationwide; further notes the average 3.1 per cent rail fare increase from 2 January 2019; acknowledges the Rail Delivery Group's promise that the railcard …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
10th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FOETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDER
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is deeply concerned at the new research undertaken by Bristol University which has concluded that up to 17 per cent of children could have symptoms consistent with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder; notes the results of the research that up to 79 per cent of children in the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
REVOCABILITY OF ARTICLE 50
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the initial opinion of the Advocate General of the European Court of Justice, Campos Sanchez-Bordona, that the UK has the right unilaterally to revoke Article 50 and to stay in the EU before its planned departure date on 29 March 2019; further notes that the European …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ALAN BELL AND THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Alan Bell, the founder and Executive Manager of the Scottish Centre for Personal Safety (SCPS), based in Ardrossan in North Ayrshire, on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent Inclusive Companies Award ceremony in Manchester; notes that these Awards cover excellence in all areas of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
VISAS FOR FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House recognises the reports from UK festival organisers of increasingly onerous bureaucratic burdens, delays and refusals of visit visas for international artists invited to attend their events, including the world leading festivals in Edinburgh; expresses concern that frustrations with the process, coupled with increasing perceptions of the UK …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PROTECTING ELDERLY PEOPLE FROM EXPLOITATION
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House is concerned that many vulnerable older people are at risk of exploitation including financial abuse; notes that at least 130,000 older people have suffered some form of financial abuse by somebody known to them, with elderly women who are living on their own at greatest risk, according …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the staggering number of people who take their own life every day in the UK; further notes that in 2017 a total of 5,821 people sadly took their own life; recognises the tireless work of people around UK to raise awareness of suicide and mental health …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
US SENATE VOTE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes Joint Resolution 54 passed in the United States Senate on 28 November 2018 on removing American military involvement from the conflict in the Republic of Yemen, including air-to-air refuelling and intelligence support; commends the actions of US Senators in seeking an end to the ongoing violence …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE UGANDAN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Williams (Labour - Stockton South)
That this House condemns the arrest and subsequent torture of Members of the Ugandan Parliament, Robert Kyagulanyi known as Bobi Wine, Paul Mwiru, Francis Zaake, Gerald Karuhanga, and Kasiano Wadri; believes that arrest and the use of torture against elected legislators has no place in a democratic country; and calls …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN MYANMAR
Tabled by:
George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House notes that the UN's Independent International fact-finding mission on Myanmar (Burma) alleges that crime against humanity and war crimes have been committed in the Kachin and Shan states of northern Burma; condemns the alleged human rights abuses by the Burmese military in northern Burma, which include torture, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT - ZERO HOURS CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that it is Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) policy that universal credit claimants can be sanctioned if they either refuse to work or leave voluntarily a zero-hours contract; further notes that this is not the case under the legacy system; is aware that zero-hours contracts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TAKING FIRST WORLD WAR COMMEMORATION INTO THE FUTURE
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House congratulates Neil McLennan, University of Aberdeen and instigator, and Thoren Ferguson, composer, on both performing in Birkenhead as part of the town's Wilfred Owen Commemoration and, together with Associate Professor Paul Ferguson, Edinburgh Napier University and musicians from George Watson's College and Tynecastle High School for anchoring …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ST MIRREN FAN'S DONATION TO CD BORGONYA
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House commends the outstanding charitable contribution donated at short notice by fans of Paisley football team, St Mirren football club for raising 2,000 Euros for small Catalan football team CD Borgonya after the latter's playing grounds were damaged by flooding; thanks St Mirren fan Kenny Steele for organising …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ERIN McGINLEY YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2018 FINALIST
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the entrepreneurial achievements of Erin McGinley, a talented and inspirational youngster based in Pollok; congratulates her on being shortlisted as a finalist in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2018 for her fantastic small business EMO-G; praises …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SCAMMING INDUSTRY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the increasing sophistication of the scamming industry; notes that, according to UK Finance, more than £500 million was stolen by scammers in the first six months of 2018; further notes that mobile banking fraud had risen by 54 per cent in the same period in 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
28th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
OUTSTANDING WORK BY SCHOOL LEADERS SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Principal Burke of Renfrew High on being elected to the position of President of School Leaders Scotland; recognises the crucial role that Head Teachers play in ensuring our schools are safe and inclusive learning environments to bring up our future leaders; agrees that organisations such as …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SAVE OUR POST OFFICE NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises that 1 December 2018 will be the CWU led Save our Post Office National Day of Action; acknowledges the importance of local post offices on main and high streets in all communities across the UK; supports the campaign led by the Communications Workers Union (CWU) to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
REMOVAL OF IMPLIED CONSENT UNDER UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes with deep concern that the system of implied consent which existed under the legacy benefits system has been removed under universal credit; believes that this will make it more difficult for claimants with complex needs to make claims to universal credit; further believes that this will …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
NEIL'S HUGS FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the work of Neil's Hugs Foundation in West Lothian, a support group for family members or friends who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s attempted or completed suicide; recognises the importance of reducing the stigma attached to suicide; praises the charity for raising awareness …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LAND VALUE CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report of the Housing, Communities and Local Government committee on its inquiry into Land Value Capture published in September 2018 and the report on the inquiry undertaken by the All Party Group on Land Value Capture Capturing Land Value for the Public Benefit published in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
27th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House congratulates the All Party Parliamentary Group for Disability for its work with Changing Places; further congratulates Zack Kerr from Accrington for his petition calling on Government investment to help fund the building of more Changing Places toilets in motorway service stations which received 145,000 signatures; welcomes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL MEDICINES
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Government has stated that companies may need to stockpile medicines, including essential drugs for the treatment of diabetes and other chronic, life threatening conditions; further notes the comments made by Mike Thompson, Chief Executive of the Association …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BANGOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UNION MARCH AGAINST SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House endorses the peaceful Reclaim the Night protest against sexual violence organised by Bangor University's Students Union, Undeb Bangor, to be held on the evening of 29 November 2018; commends the international campaign to stop sexual violence against women, street harassment, rape culture and victim blaming; praises Bangor …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HOPE FOR PEACE IN CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House welcomes the opening of Deryneia and Apliki Aplic checkpoints on the 12th hour of the 12th day of November 2018; thanks all Cypriots working to open these and other checkpoints in Mia Milia Haspolat, Athienou Kiracikoy and Kokkina Erenkoy, and three in Nicosia called for by their …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
23rd November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SARA CONFERENCE 2018
Tabled by:
Baroness Berger (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House notes the commencement of the Sara Conference on women and antisemitism; supports the aims and efforts of the APPG Against Antisemitism and the Antisemitism Policy Trust in seeking to highlight concerns about this gendered racist abuse; welcomes the cross-party nature of the initiative and the positive engagement …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ACCESS TO HIV TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes with deep concern the current challenges children in low and middle income countries have in accessing HIV treatment; further notes that the second Paediatric HIV Rome Conference will take place in December 2018 presenting a critical opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the accelerated development and introduction …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that pancreatic cancer remains the deadliest and the quickest killing cancer among common cancers; further notes that national data show that 75 per cent of people diagnosed will die within a year of diagnosis and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
21st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
THE FAMILY FUND
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this welcomes the work of Family Fund, the UK's largest charity providing grants and services to the families of disabled or seriously ill children to help improve their lives; notes that they have provided 88,407 families with £34 million of support across the UK, including 100 families in Edinburgh …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
REPRISALS OF FEMALE POLITICAL PRISONERS AND VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' torture, sexual assault, ill-treatment and unfair trials of women targeted for politically-motivated charges; deplores the assault of Hajer Mansoor, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf in September 2018, led by the head of Bahrain's Isa Town Women's Detention Centre, Major Mariam Albardoli; highlights that …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ABBY LANG AND THE CARDIAC RISK IN THE YOUNG CHARITY
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House congratulates Abby Lang on her successful campaign to raise public awareness on life-threatening cardiac conditions affecting young people; welcomes her work with the Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity, which has been supporting affected young people and their families since 1995; commends Abby on her inspiring speech …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House regrets the civil war in Syria, now into its seventh year, which has claimed an estimated 400,000 lives and led to 11 million people, half of the Syrian population, being forced to leave their homes; notes that in addition to the massive civilian casualties, there has been …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
EU CITIZENS AND THE PRIME MINISTER'S COMMENTS TO THE CBI CONFERENCE
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House condemns the Prime Minister's use of the phrase jumping the queue during her speech to the CBI conference on 19 November 2018 to describe EU citizens living and working in the UK; believes that the use of this phrase incorrectly implies that EU citizens exercising their rights …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
UNITED NATIONS REPORT ON EXTREME POVERTY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House condemns the immoral widespread extreme poverty in the UK as detailed by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights; observes the central role played by this UK Government, particularly by the DWP, in deepening this ongoing poverty crisis since 2010 through ideological social …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
NEWPORT-ON-TAY RISING STAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Newport-on-Tay Traders Association and independent businesses including KitschnBake, Amy Annand Flowers, the Tatha Gallery and the Newport Restaurant, as well as other businesses, service providers, community organisations and churches on their success in securing the Scottish Rising Star title in the Best High Street awards; recognises …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BIG HEARTED BANNERMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends the fundraising team at Bannerman High School in Baillieston, Glasgow on their recent fundraising efforts; notes that the S6 pupils organised a quiz night which raised some £890.42, with the proceeds going to their school prom fund as well as the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PLASTICS BILL
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that according to the UN there will be more plastic in the sea than fish by 2050; further notes that global fossil fuel subsidies amount to 5.3 trillion US dollars, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Independent: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SCOTTISH SHOWMEN'S GUILD ANNUAL LUNCHEON 2018
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends the recent annual luncheon held by the Scottish Section of the Showmen's Guild of Great Britain at the Hilton Grosvenor Hotel in Glasgow on 16 November 2018; notes that the luncheon was supported by Councillors, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Members of the UK Parliament and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL RECEIVES FIRST NATIONAL UK NURTURING SCHOOL AWARD
Tabled by:
Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates and recognises that Trinity High School in Rutherglen has been awarded the National UK Nurturing School Award; notes that the school is the first secondary school in the UK to receive this award as recognition of the high quality of support offered to students; and further …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FEED THE HUNGRY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House places on record its thanks to the work of Feed The Hungry, not just in this country but around the world as it seeks to feed over 242,000 children daily in 19 countries; notes that this charity marks eight years in the UK and 30 years internationally; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BRAZILIAN PRESIDENT
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is alarmed by the election of far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil's president; notes his support for the former dictatorship in Brazil and his remarks that it should have killed tens of thousands of more people; further notes his statements in favour of torture and extrajudicial police …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BLAMELESS CHARITY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the charity Blameless on securing £82,500 National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; commends the group's efforts to support children and families that have been affected by drug or alcohol addiction by providing recreational activities and opportunities for children and families, allowing them to …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
MANDA CENTRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Manda Centre on securing £43,488 National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; acknowledges the work this group does to support those affected by trauma, loss and personal crisis; commends the group on using this grant to deliver a support programme which includes services …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES HOSPICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, based in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, a Scottish charity that provides palliative care to people living in and around Glasgow; supports the dedicated staff and large team of volunteers which supports patients and families with specialist holistic …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HEALTHY VALLEYS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Healthy Valleys on securing £322,946 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; notes that this group is a community-led health initiative with a focus on supporting rural South Lanarkshire communities; commends the group on using this funding to deliver the Resilient Families project, …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TREATMENT OF EU CITIZENS SINCE THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its concern for the status and identity of EU citizens living in the UK; notes that since the referendum on the UK leaving the EU, many EU citizens in the UK have felt increasingly unwelcome; further notes worrying reports of increased harassment; is concerned at figures …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
KURDISH REGIONS ATTACK
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House expresses its deep concern that on 27 October 2018, Turkish forces launched a series of attacks against villages west of Kobane and in Gire Spi in Northern Syria; condemns these attacks, the impact on the civilian population of these villages and, in particular, the killing of a …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LANARK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Lanark Community Development Trust on securing £99,940 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; acknowledges the group's endeavours to develop and deliver community projects which have a social, environmental and economic impact; commends the group on using the funding to deliver a three …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, the only UK charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 19 November 2018 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office; further notes that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HANNAH FRANK 110TH BIRTHDAY EXHIBITION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the life of the late Glasgow artist Hannah Frank; notes that the artist studied at the Glasgow School of Art and University of Glasgow in the 1920s and 1930s and is recognised as a key figure in the Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style movement; recognises that her …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FRACKING REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes that, since fracking was resumed in Lancashire in October 2018, the safety limit threshold for earthquakes has been breached three times, including one at Preston New Road that recorded eight times the energy of the 0.5 Red light magnitude set by the Government; further notes that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
140TH ANNIVERSARY OF KELVINSIDE ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Kelvinside Academy on its 140th anniversary; notes that the independent school was founded in 1878 for the education of boys who were drawn from the growing population of the western suburbs of Glasgow; further notes that the school became co-educational in 1998 and now has capacity …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
UK DECLARATION OF RECOVERY RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch by Faces and Voices of Recovery UK of the UK Recovery Declaration of Rights which states that all people have a right to recover from addiction to alcohol and other drugs; understands that the Declaration calls for action to build communities of recovery and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SAINT ROMERO
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House celebrates the canonisation of Archbishop Oscar Romero on 14 October; notes that this will give Saint Romero the wider recognition he so richly deserves; further notes all he did to denounce the violence which affected El Salvador, how he spoke out against oppression, how he stood against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LEGALISATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises and welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis with effect from 1 November 2018 but regrets the immense ongoing disappointment and suffering being caused to patients and their families, particularly those affected by severe childhood epilepsy, who continue to be prevented from accessing medical cannabis as a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HONG KONG UMBRELLA MOVEMENT TRIALS
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming trial on 19 November 2018 of nine leaders of the Hong Kong Umbrella movement, including the co-founders of the Occupy Central campaign Professor Benny Tai Yiu-ting, Professor Chan Kin-man, and Reverend Chu Yiu-ming; is further concerned that they are facing vague and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
13th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
WORLD DIABETES DAY ON 14 NOVEMBER 2018
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2018 where millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes including the 4.6 million who have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK and 425 million that are estimated to suffer from diabetes worldwide; commends …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
OAKWOOD REMEMBERS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the inaugural Remembrance Sunday service at Oakwood Primary School in Easterhouse, Glasgow; is encouraged that the Primary 7 pupils of Oakwood Primary School identified the lack of a war memorial within the local community and arranged a Remembrance garden within the school grounds, making use of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
STRONTIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL BUILDING LIMITED: SCOTLAND'S FIRST COMMUNITY-OWNED SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Strontian Community School Building Limited for funding and constructing the first community-owned school in Scotland, in conjunction with Highland Small Communities Housing Trust; recognises the fantastic work done by local residents in raising £900,000 through community shares and grant applications after rejecting Highland Council's proposals …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
12th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS FROM BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House remembers two conscientious objectors from Blaenau Ffestiniog, north Wales, on the centenary of the Armistice; recognises William Jones of 22 Lord Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, born circa 1882, who was exempted only from combatant service, then called up to Non-Combatant Corps, Aldershot; further recognises Evan Lewis of 17 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
12th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LLANBERIS MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team in celebrating its 50th anniversary at the Victoria Hotel in Llanberis next week; celebrates the work of these generous volunteers who dedicate their time to helping those in need in the mountains across Snowdon, Lliwedd, Garnedd Ugain, Crib Coch, Yr Aran, Moel …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
POLLOKSHAWS LIBRARY 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates Pollokshaws Library on its 50th anniversary; notes that the library opened in 1968 on Shawbridge Street and remains a fantastic free resource for the community to enjoy; thanks all the staff and volunteers who have always been on hand to help and to ensure that all …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FLEXIBLE WORKING FOR CARERS
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House is concerned that, according to a survey by the charity Disability Law Service, 52 per cent of those caring for a disabled person are denied requests for flexible working and that 72 percent of carers would work, or would work more, if they could work flexibly; notes …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
QUEENS PARK AND THE GREAT WAR 1914 TO 1918 PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the Queen's Park and the Great War project for compiling a complete picture of the club's involvement in the Great War; pays tribute to Queen's Park Football Club for raising awareness and understanding in both the club and the wider community of the impact of the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
100 YEARS OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE
Tabled by:
Daniel Kawczynski (Conservative - Shrewsbury and Atcham)
That this House notes that on 11 November 2018 Poland celebrates 100 years of independence; further notes that this freedom was guaranteed by the Treaty of Versailles which Britain supported; notes that the huge contribution of the Polish people to Britain during the Second World War, and the contribution that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
POLLOKSHAWS COMMUNITY FIREWORKS DISPLAY 2018
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends everyone at Pollokshaws and Eastwood Community Council for putting on a fantastic fireworks display at Pollokshaws Burgh Hall on 4 November 2018; pays tribute to all the community activists and volunteers who contributed to the display and through activities such as face-painting, children's entertainment and providing …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S FOOTBALL CUP FINAL 2018
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates all those involved in the 2018 SSE Scottish Women's Football Cup Final, held at Partick Thistle's Firhill Stadium in Glasgow on 4 November 2018; further congratulates Hibernian on winning the cup for the third consecutive time, with an 8-0 win over Motherwell who appeared in a …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
5th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
JOHN VAUGHAN - AWARD OF GOLD MEDAL OF HONOUR FROM THE CITY OF B?BLINGEN
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Mr John Vaughan of Letham, Fife, on receiving the Gold Medal of Honour from the City of Böblingen, Germany; notes that the award is in recognition of decades of commitment to the town twinning links between Böblingen and Glenrothes; commends in particular his work on behalf …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
UDDINGSTON OLD PARISH CHURCH MONDAY CLUB
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Uddingston Old Parish Church Monday Club on securing a £7,657 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the group's endeavors to deliver a series of weekly social events to members who are often socially isolated and experiencing mental health difficulties; commends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LOCAL DEMOCRACY IN KURDISTAN
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses its grave concern that the Turkish Minister of the Interior has suspended from duty 103 village and 156 neighbourhood mukhtars, elected local community heads, without recourse to appropriate and required legal process; notes that those suspensions are justified on unproven grounds of association with terrorism; further …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
SELF CARE WEEK
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes Self Care Week, 12 to 18 November 2018, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of self care and encourage people to Choose Self Care for Life; congratulates the Self Care Forum for organising Self Care Week and its ongoing work to promote self care; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PATHFINDER DOGS, LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Pathfinder Dogs on securing a £9,565 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the group’s aims to support blind people in the Lanarkshire area; celebrates the group’s endeavours to equip blind people with the skills and confidence to work with a …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ROMANIAN CENTENNIAL
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House congratulates Romania on its forthcoming centennial; conveys to the Romanian Government and people every good wish for its National Day on 1 December; recognises and appreciates the vital contribution Romanians make to life throughout the UK including the NHS, the City of London, hospitality and tourism, education …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TACKLING DIGITAL EXCLUSION
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House welcomes the campaign by the Good Things Foundation, a charity that tackles social exclusion through digital, to bridge the digital divide in the UK; notes how recent research published by the Good Things Foundation has shown that at the current rate of investment in digital support, in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ISLE OF HARRIS DISTILLERY WINS THE 2018 SCOTTISH GIN AWARDS
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Harris Distillery on winning Scottish distillery of the year at the 2018 Scottish Gin Awards with its fantastic Harris Gin; commends the work of the staff and those associated at the distillery; recognises its success in achieving its mission of a social distillery, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op) - Preston)
That this House notes the 20th anniversary of the implementation of the European Parliament's Donnelly Report, which introduced the toughest car crash standards in the world and has saved more than 78,000 lives across the EU since its enforcement; commends the Report's expertly crafted technical specifications for crash tests, which …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
MONEY TALK WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes Talk Money Week, the annual opportunity to encourage the public, business, charities and educators to Talk Money and prompt the UK's biggest conversation about financial capability; notes that Talk Money Week seeks to remove the stigma around money by having open conversations that help people feel …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
The Reclaim Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
YEMEN PEACE TALKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the call made by US Defense Secretary James Mattis and Secretary of State Luke Pompeo for a ceasefire in Yemen's civil war and the commitment to peace talks within 30 days; supports the idea of an immediate ceasefire in the conflict; notes that after three years …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS IN XINJIANG
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House expresses concern at reports from human rights groups that the Chinese Government have interned over a million Uyghurs in re-education camps across the Xinjiang region; notes that reports from the camps allege that detainees are being kept in squalid conditions and are forced to renounce their religion …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DUNFERMLINE DELIVERS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Business Improvement District (BID) company Dunfermline Delivers on its success at the recent Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards; notes that Dunfermline Delivers received a gold rating for the third consecutive year, as well as winning the Best BID in Scotland award for its work on improving the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PITTSBURGH SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the close links between Pittsburgh, USA and Dunfermline, Scotland which have been developed over many years through our joint association with the life and work of Andrew Carnegie; expresses its sincere condolences to the people of Pittsburgh, and especially the Jewish community there, which this week …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ROSYTH EATS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Edible and Tasty Spaces (EATS) Rosyth on its success at a raft of recent awards ceremonies; notes that EATS Rosyth won the Best Community Group Award at the Kingdom FM Local Hero Awards 2018 and the Community Champion Award at the Dunfermline Press Awards; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DUNFERMLINE CENTRAL MOSQUE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Dunfermline Central Mosque on its success at the first ever British Beacon Mosque Awards; notes that Dunfermline Central Mosque won the Best Outreach Programme award for its work in the community; further notes that it was the only Scottish mosque at the awards ceremony in London …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
QUEEN MARGARET HOSPICE GARDEN, DUNFERMLINE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the Queen Margaret Hospice Garden Group on its successful campaign to raise funds to create a garden at the Queen Margaret Hospice in Dunfermline; notes that a total of £50,000 has been raised so far through a combination of individual donations and grants, with £11,000 of …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BREASTFEEDING RATE IN SCOTLAND INCREASES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the increase in the number of babies being breastfed at six to eight weeks in Scotland from 36 per cent in 2001-02 to 42 per cent in 2017; notes that this is the highest rate since records began; appreciates the recent investment of an additional £2 …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TEAM EUROPE WIN DISABLED RYDER CUP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Team Europe's golfers with disabilities who have just returned from Florida, USA having defeated the US Team in the Disabled Ryder Cup event running from 15 to 17 October 2018; agrees that this was a wonderful opportunity to promote golf for people with disabilities; and notes …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TRAVEL BAN ON STEPHEN YAXLEY-LENNON
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that an invitation has been issued to Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, also known as Tommy Robinson, to speak at events in Washington DC on 14 November 2018; further notes that these invitations have been issued by anti-Muslim think tanks the Middle East Forum and the David Horowitz Freedom …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes National Road Safety Week 2018 running from 19 to 25 November 2018 co-ordinated by Brake, the road safety charity; further welcomes the fact that thousands of community groups, schools, emergency services, hospitals, voluntary sector organisations and leading companies will be holding events as part of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FAMINE AND CHOLERA IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the scale of the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has deepened since the outbreak of civil war in March 2015; further notes that since the beginning of the conflict over 50,000 civilians have died, over 13 million people are at risk of starvation and 20 million …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
30th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN NEPAL
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous success of the Government of Nepal in countering poaching, with no loss of rhinos to poaching and only one human-wildlife conflict over the last four years with a doubling in the number of tigers since 2009; further recognises that this coincides with a period …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
29th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
GREAT SCOT AWARD FOR SUNNYSIDE AND ULLAPOOL PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of Sunnyside and Ullapool Primary Schools on winning the Editor's Choice Award at the 2018 Sunday Mail and Steven Brown Art Great Scot Awards for its campaign work to reduce the use of plastic straws; notes that the campaign efforts led to …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LINTHOUSE MONDAY CLUB
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of the Linthouse Monday Club, based in Govan, Glasgow, a small community group aimed at increasing the connectivity of older people by setting up a sustainable and self-organised club run by older people, for older people in the Govan community; recognises the work the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DELSIE GAYLE AND RYANAIR
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the entirely unprovoked and racist verbal attack on Ms Delsie Gayle onboard a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to London; further notes that Ryanair failed to move the perpetrator but instead moved Ms Gayle to another seat; points out that Ryanair have still not contacted Ms Gayle …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
ALBERT McLEAN
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House acknowledges the decades-long contribution made to public safety by retired Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Acting Divisional Officer, Albert Mclean of Kirn in Argyll and Bute on the occasion of his 84th birthday; recognises that since his arrival in the UK from Trinidad aged just 19, as part …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House considers that the excessive receipt of taxation on losses by users of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals is no justification for allowing stakes above £2 for longer than April 2019.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
FIFE'S AWARD AS MOST ENTERPRISING PLACE IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House commends the work of Fife Council and its business partners on Fife being named as the Most Enterprising Place in the UK in the 2018 Enterprising Britain Awards; recognises the substantial contribution that Fife Council has made in supporting new business ventures across Fife and the part …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
24th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
TRANSITION LINLITHGOW 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Transition Linlithgow on its 10th anniversary of community-led initiatives exploring the benefits of sustainable living in Linlithgow; commends all trustees, staff and volunteers, past and present, who have given so generously of their time to minimise the town's carbon footprint; welcomes, in particular, the current Climate …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
BRITAIN IN BLOOM AWARDS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow on winning the gold medal in the Best Medium Town category at the Britain in Bloom Awards and its Convenor, Ron Smith, for his Community Champion award; notes that this is the second year running that the organisation has been recognised in such …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the recent announcement that 74 Crown post offices will be closed and franchised to WHSmith, which will mean a total loss of 60 per cent of Crown offices since 2013; notes the use of public funds to finance the closure and franchise programme …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
IMPRISONMENT OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE PARLIAMENT OF CATALONIA
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House expresses concern at the ongoing imprisonment of the former President of the Parliament of Catalonia, Carme Forcadell, who has been imprisoned since March 2018; notes that the crime of rebellion of which she has been accused refers to the use of violence, of which there has been …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
DUNDEE UNITED WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Dundee United Women's Football Club on winning the Scottish Women's Football League Division One North; notes that the team secured the title on 21 October 2018 at Tannadice; looks forward to the team's promotion and playing in Scottish Women's Premier League next season; and welcomes the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
US WITHDRAWAL FROM INTERMEDIATE RANGE NUCLEAR FORCES TREATY
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the announcement on 20 October 2018 by the US President of the decision to withdraw the US from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF); notes that withdrawal from the INF will serve to undermine international attempts to curb nuclear proliferation; further notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2018
32 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
PEOPLE'S VOTE MARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House celebrates the fact that over 700,000 people marched on 20 October 2018 in favour of a People's Vote on the Government's Brexit deal; congratulates the People's Vote campaign and other cross-party movements which helped organise the march; notes that the march was the largest march held in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
INVERNESS CYCLIST BREAKS WORLD RECORD
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House applauds the outstanding efforts of Jenny Graham who recently broke the world record and became the fastest woman to ride around the world unsupported; notes that it took Jenny less than 125 days to complete the 18,000 mile cycle journey; pays thanks to the organisations, volunteers, friends …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th December 2018
LAUNCH OF THE IMAM HUSSAIN BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the launch of the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign Scotland by the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society (SABS) to raise awareness about the importance of encouraging Muslim men and women to donate blood in Scotland; recognises community engagement work being done by SABS with mosques and local …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th December 2018
MURDER OF JAMAL KHASHOGGI
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the alleged torture and murder of Washington Post journalist, Jamal Khashoggi by the Saudi Arabian regime at its consulate in Turkey on 2 October 2018; regrets the increase in censorship against journalists in authoritarian nations as outlined by Mr Khashoggi in his last Washington Post article …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 26th November 2018
PRE-STUNNING AND ANIMAL SLAUGHTER
Tabled by:
Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House recognises that there is public concern about meat slaughtered in accordance with religious beliefs and thus not been pre-stunned, being sold or served to consumers who do not require their meat to be prepared in this way; further recognises that there are calls for such meat to …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Crossbench: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
21st November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st November 2018
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT ON HELMS GREEN DEAL MIS-SELLING
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Bad Company report by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) and commends the local impact study on the same issue by East Ayrshire Citizens Advice Bureau (EACAS); notes that the Bad Company report highlights endemic consumer issues with one green deal supplier, Home Energy …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th November 2018
TAY CITY DEAL FUNDING
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House calls on the Government to match the Scottish Government's committed £200 million contribution towards the Tay City Deal by providing an additional £50 million to the £150 million the Government has already offered; notes the Government has already short-changed Scottish deals in Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018
REMEMBERING HMY IOLAIRE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House remembers that more than 200 sailors lost their lives when HMY Iolaire sank on 1 January 1919 as it approached Stornoway Harbour bringing sailors home from the war, just yards from shore and within sight of home; and commends all those in Na h-Eileanan an lar involved …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 15
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th October 2018
RUGBY LEAGUE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes the European Championship of rugby league between Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France taking place this autumn; notes that the tournament acts as a qualifier for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup in England, with the top two nations going through automatically to join the current eight …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th October 2018
THERE BUT NOT THERE
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of There But Not There, an art installation project which commemorates the fallen heroes of the First World War; notes that the project has raised £4 million for six military charities; further notes that £800,000 of the funds raised will be paid as …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 26th October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND DISABLED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that, under universal credit, at least 100,000 families with disabled children will be worse off by some £1,750 per year; notes that this is due to the lower rate of child disability addition being set at £29.10 per week, representing a 54 per cent …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 26
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
GLOBAL DISABILITY SUMMIT COMMITMENTS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of disability inclusive development; acknowledges progress made at the Global Disability Summit co-hosted by the Governments of the UK and Kenya and the International Disability Alliance on 24 July 2018, and the importance of commitments made to ensure people with disabilities are empowered across …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
RETIREMENT OF HEAD TEACHER AT MERRYLEE PRIMARY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Liz Mahindru over a period of 40 years, particularly at Merrylee Primary School where she served as Head Teacher for 20 years; notes her dedication and service to the children who attended the school, and her contribution …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
SAUDI ARABIA AND VIOLATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about Saudi Arabia’s on-going violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law; acknowledges that serious and systematic violations are being committed by all parties to the conflict in Yemen; notes with alarm that since 2015 the Saudi-led coalition has reportedly undertaken 18,000 airstrikes, one-third …
107 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 58
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the roll-out of universal credit in South Lakeland on 26 September 2018; further notes that the Trussell Trust food bank network has seen an increase of 13 per cent in demand for three-day emergency food supplies to people in crisis this year; recognises the lack of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2018, which aims to raise awareness and increase understanding of stammering, a speech condition that affects around one in 20 young children and one in 100 adults; recognises individuals and groups of volunteers and professionals who do incredible work …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
THE POSITION OF KURDS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House expresses its relief that relations between the Kurds in Iraq and the federal Government in Baghdad appear to be improving after the failed attempt to blockade and dissolve the Kurdistan Regional Government following its people's overwhelming support for the principle of negotiated independence in a referendum in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
ACCOUNTABLE CAPITALISM LEGISLATION
Tabled by:
Karen Lee (Labour - Lincoln)
That this House takes note of the proposals of American Senator, Elizabeth Warren on accountable capitalisation to make businesses more accountable and socially beneficial; believes that the proposals to increase the voice of employees on corporate boards and take into account the public good would be a hugely beneficial change …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
PATERNITY LEAVE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes that fathers, partners of adopters and intended parents having children through surrogacy are entitled to one or two weeks' statutory paternity leave; believes that this disadvantages fathers and entrenches the presumption that women are primarily responsible for raising children; further notes that better paternity leave and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
MACHAN TRUST: 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House celebrates the Machan Trust, a children and young persons charity, on reaching its 20th anniversary; notes that the Trust was established in 1998 as a joint churches initiative and now operates over 40 groups a week for children in Larkhall, Netherbum, Stonehouse and Ashgill; commends the charity's …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE ISLE OF RAASAY DISTILLERY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House celebrates the one year anniversary of the opening of the Isle of Raasay distillery; acknowledges that Raasay Distillery is the first legal whisky distillery on the Isle of Raasay; notes that in the 12 months since opening, the distillery has trained and employed over 10 per cent …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
OUR WORKFORCE, OUR FUTURE REPORT BY WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Our Workforce, Our Future report by West College Scotland; notes that the report contains the findings of the West of Scotland Skills Survey 2018, the first research of its kind to be conducted by a college or university in Scotland; further notes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
SEAFARER JOBS ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the planned merger in the US of offshore supply vessel (OSV) operators Gulfmark and Tidewater would create the world's largest OSV company; further notes that Gulfmark currently operate 30 British registered OSVs representing the last source of major employment for up to 300 UK seafarer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
FORCED REPATRIATION OF TEACHERS FROM PAKISTAN TO TURKEY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the Turkish Government's demand for the forced repatriation of some 285 Turkish teachers and their families living legally in Pakistan; notes that many teachers have been illegally returned by the Pakistani Government and have faced arbitrary arrest, detention and even torture by Turkish authorities; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
Y RHIW GOCH FIRE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses deep regret and sadness at the devastating fire which destroyed the entire interior of Y Rhiw Goch Inn, Bronaber, Trawsfynydd during the early hours of Sunday 15 October 2018; pays sincere tribute to firefighters of North Wales Fire and Rescue who sought to contain the fire …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
INDUCTION OF NORMAN AFRIN, MINISTER OF SANDYHILLS PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the recent introduction of Norman Afrin as the new Minister at Sandyhills Parish Church of Scotland in Glasgow's East End; notes that Norman whose grandparents became Christian converts during the 1949 Lewis revival will seek to faithfully serve God in his first full-time charge as a …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
16th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
HARASSMENT OF PAKISTANI REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about reports that over 100 Pakistani refugees, including 30 children, have recently been rounded up by Thai police and taken to detention centres; notes that Thai Defence Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has issued an instruction to the Thai Immigration Bureau to detain all foreigners without …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2018, which took place from the 1 to 5 October 2018; pays thanks to the many organisations taking part in anti-poverty work across the UK; acknowledges that there are many vital organisations available to help those who may be in need and thanks …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
INVERNESS PROUD NESS PARADE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House applauds the welcoming and inclusive attitudes of individuals and businesses alike that were displayed at the Proud Ness parade in Inverness on 5 October 2018; notes that thousands of people turned up to march in favour of a society that promotes fairness and welcomes diversity; thanks local …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
SUTMAE-SHWMAE DAY
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House celebrates Sutmae-Shwmae Day on 15 October 2018; notes that this day celebrates the establishment and growth of the Welsh language; encourages people across Wales to embrace and use the Welsh language, whether they are fluent or are in the process of learning the language; recognises the events …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
KERALA FLOOD RELIEF
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the charitable work by fundraisers in Scotland, such as the Charity Dinner held in Glasgow and sponsored by PG Papers, Dakhin restaurant and others in raising money to support the Kerala Chief Ministers Relief Fund following the worst rains in more than 100 years in which …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th October 2018
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
EAGLESHAM BEER FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Laura and Fraser Wilson of Eaglesham, East Renfrewshire, organisers of the Eaglesham Beer Fest, for being named as a finalist for the Best Outdoor Festival at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure (SOL) Awards 2018; recognises that the SOL Awards celebrate excellence within the Scottish outdoor and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
LEAH SHARIBU
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern for the safety of Leah Sharibu who is currently held hostage in Northern Nigeria by the terrorist group Boko Haram; notes that Leah was abducted along with 110 girls when she was 14 on 19 February 2018; further notes that Leah is the only …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
CAMANACHD ASSOCIATION 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Camanachd Association, the governing body of the Scottish sport of shinty, on reaching its 125th anniversary, having been constituted in the Victoria Hall, Kingussie, on 10 October 1893; wishes the Camanachd Association well in meeting its objective of fostering, promoting and developing Scotland's most iconic …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
LEARN TO LIVE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Year nine students from Carshalton Boys Sports College and Hornsey School for Girls for participating in War Child's 'Learn to Live' campaign; welcomes the engagement shown by the students to interact with and understand the issues facing child refugees in Iraq, Jordan and the Central African …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
ST. ANDREWS AND ST. BRIDES HIGH SCHOOL, EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates St. Andrews & St. Brides High School of East Kilbride on its success in raising over £9,000 for Mary's Meals; commends this school for its further donations to Kilbride and St. Andrew's Hospices; thanks this school for its sponsorship of the primary school Damu in Malawi; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the increasing challenges to the health and wellbeing of children and young people today; notes that 20 per cent of English pupils aged 10 and 11 are now classed as obese; notes that the number of girls treated for attempting an overdose rose more than tenfold …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
BLACKWOOD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates the Blackwood Horticultural Society on celebrating its 144th anniversary; notes that this society was established in 1871 and is one of the longest standing societies of this sort in East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency; commends the society's dedication to its stated objectives of horticulture, agriculture, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
LESMAHAGOW AND DISTRICT YOUNG FARMERS CLUB
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates the Lesmahagow and District Young Farmers Club on celebrating its 75th successful year of playing host to the best Young Farmers in Lesmahagow; further congratulates them for a successful community event celebrating the club's achievements; notes the value of this long-running organisation to the community in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
KIWI NURSERIES TO SERVICES TO EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House commends East Kilbride's Kiwi Pre-School Playgroup for its years of service in looking after the area's children; recognises the importance of such not-for-profit childcare organisations; further recognises the invaluable support it provides to parents and the opportunity it provides for children to play, socialise and get active; …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
60TH ANNIVERSARY - EAST KILBRIDE SOUTH PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates South Parish Church of East Kilbride on celebrating its 60th year of spreading the word of God; celebrates its years of commitment to its community by providing a space for children to learn and play with one another through hosting the Boys Brigade Club; commends the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
DEATH PENALTY ASSURANCES
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with great concern the Home Secretary's decision to offer assistance to the US in the prosecution of two British citizens, Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, without seeking assurances that the death penalty will not be used; further notes that Ministers have confirmed that death penalty …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
APPOINTMENT OF FIRST SUICIDE PREVENTION MINISTER
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the decision made by the Prime Minister to introduce a Suicide Prevention Minister on World Mental Health Day; notes that in 2017, 821 suicides were registered in the UK; further notes that in the UK men remain three times as likely to take their own life …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Owen Smith (Labour - Pontypridd)
That this House recognises Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Week from 22 to 26 October 2018; commends the work of charities like Shine and SBH Scotland which provide specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus; notes that folic acid deficiency has led to life threatening birth defects in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
40 YEARS OF THE ST. JOSEPH'S OLD FOLKS CLUB
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the St. Joseph's Old Folks Club based in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, is marking its 40th anniversary in 2018; understands that the club has supported pensioners from across all denominations and none; believes that the club plays an important role in tackling loneliness and social exclusion …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
CENTENARY OF THE SINKING OF THE RMS LEINSTER
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House notes that 10 October 2018 marks the centenary of the sinking of RMS Leinster, a vessel operated by the City of Dublin Steam Packet Company, which served as the Kingstown, Dún Laoghaire to Holyhead mailboat, and was torpedoed and sunk by German submarine UB123 on 10 October …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
STIRLING'S BID TO BECOME EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF VOLUNTEERING
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the work undertaken by Stirling Voluntary Enterprise to nominate Stirling as European Volunteering Capital 2020; further notes that this would highlight Stirling's position as a great place to be a volunteer capturing its strong community spirit and the feel-good factor that volunteering brings; notes that over …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CLYDEBANK
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Clydebank on its 50th anniversary of service to the local community; commends all Rotarians past and present who have given so generously of their time in support of good causes at home and abroad; welcomes in particular the success of Rotarians around …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
HEALTH AND WELLBEING INITIATIVES BY LUCOZADE RIBENA SUNTORY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House applauds the steps taken by Lucozade Ribena Suntory in its commitment to encourage a healthier nation as detailed in its Moving on Health and Wellbeing Report; commends the company for reducing the sugar content in its core range of soft drinks by 50 per cent as well …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
GOVAN YOUTH INFORMATION PROJECT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Govan Youth Information Project, based in Govan, Glasgow, a non-profit organisation which delivers empowering and meaningful youth work to children and young people within the Govan area of Glasgow; welcomes the project’s aim of providing support, information and advice to anyone who uses …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
MELLOW PARENTING
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Mellow Parenting, based in Govan, Glasgow, a Scottish organisation which researches, develops and implements evidenced-based parenting programmes including, Mellow Bumps for expecting parents, Mellow Mums, Mellow Dads, Mellow Futures, a prenatal programme for adults with learning difficulties and Mellow Ready a preconception programme …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
RANGERS CHARITY FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of the Rangers Charity Foundation, based in Govan, Glasgow, a charity foundation which brings supporters, staff and players together to make a difference through their work with charities and community organisations; congratulates the organisation on donating over £4.6 million since its creation in 2002, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
GOVAN MEN'S SHED
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of the Govan Men's Shed, based in Govan, Glasgow, a social enterprise which aims to bring together like-minded people to work and socialise in a happy environment to help tackle social isolation within the local community; recognises the work of that volunteer led organisation …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
PLANTATION PRODUCTIONS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Plantation Productions, based in Govan, Glasgow, an arts and media charity that aims to improve wellbeing and address inequality through creative participation; recognises the wide range of activities which aim to promote community development and regeneration; welcomes the Making Art Matter programme which …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
AFRICAN ARTS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of the African Arts Centre, based in Ibrox, Glasgow, a charity organisation that aims to support, develop and empower communities through visual and performing arts; praises the organisation for the work it does on social inclusion with the youths of Govan, lbrox and surrounding …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
GLASGOW HELPING HEROES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Glasgow Helping Heroes, based in Govan, Glasgow, an Armed Forces charitable partnership between SSAFA, the armed forces charity, and Glasgow City Council, which helps veterans and service personnel, and their families, to relieve need, suffering and distress through independence and dignity; supports its …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
SOCIAL LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2018
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Geraldine Cotter, Chief Executive Officer of Money Matters, based in Govan, Glasgow, for her outstanding achievement winning the Social Leader of the Year Award 2018 at the Scottish Women's Awards; acknowledges Ms Cotter and her team at Money Matters, a financial advice centre which has been …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
10th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work undertaken by the charity Anthony Nolan in providing the Anthony Nolan register which matches potential stem donors with those who need it most; further notes the need for more men aged 16 to 30 of all ethnicities to register as a donor given …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
RETIREMENT OF HEAD TEACHER AT KNIGHTSWOOD SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mrs Kay A. Dingwall over a period of 40 years, in particular as Head Teacher of Knightswood Secondary School; notes her dedication and service to the children who have attended that school, while keeping them at the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week 2018 which runs from 8 to 15 October, when it culminates in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day; acknowledges that stillbirth, miscarriage and infant loss is a tragedy which governments in Scotland and across the UK must work to prevent; is heartened …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
CRANHILL PARISH CHURCH LOTTERY GRANT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Cranhill Parish Church of Scotland on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £2,690 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that this funding will be used to run a neighbourhood cinema project showing a range of films to the local community at …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
BBC ALBA - 10TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House celebrates the 10th year anniversary of Gaelic programme BBC Alba; thanks the work of Gaelic media services, rebranded as MG Alba, and BBC Scotland who jointly operate the channel through partial funding from the Scottish and UK Governments; acknowledges that over £160 million worth of funding has …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd October 2018
WHITEROSE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE LOTTERY GRANT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Whiterose Hall Management Committee on being awarded a National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that this funding will deliver activities such as music workshops, lunch clubs and family entertainment for local people in the Parkhead area; praises …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd October 2018
INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF WELSH LANGUAGE SPEAKERS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House welcomes the data published by the Office of National Statistics confirming that the number of Welsh speakers has risen to 874,700 from 726,600 in 2008; notes the Annual Population Survey asked 31,000 people about their ability to speak Welsh in 14,500 different households in the different council …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th October 2018
CONSULTATION ON VALUE FOR MONEY FOR NUCLEAR POWER
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the National Audit Office conclusion on Hinkley C that the Government committed electricity consumers and taxpayers to a high cost and risky deal in a changing energy marketplace and that under the 35-year contract, EDF is guaranteed a price of £92.50 per MWh it generates, twice …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
17th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th October 2018
LANARK IN BLOOM
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Lanark in Bloom on winning a Gold Medal at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards; notes that this is the second year running that the organisation has been recognised at the awards and believes this is testament to the hard work of the volunteers; understands that the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th October 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th October 2018
AUTUMN BUDGET AND ZERO EMISSION REFRIGERATION
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the Chancellor of the Exchequer is due to set out his Budget on 29 October 2018; further notes the steps Ministers are taking to tackle Britain’s air pollution, including investing in a range of clean technology solutions; notes the call for evidence run this year by …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
13th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
END DEGRADING TREATMENT OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House deplores the degrading treatment of political prisoners in Bahrain; is appalled by the inhuman conditions of detention facilities as described by the UN Human Rights Committee in July 2018, particularly in Jau prison, including unsanitary conditions, severe overcrowding, inadequate access to drinking water and unhygienic toilet facilities; …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th October 2018
TAFARN Y FIC - LLITHFAEN
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates Tafarn y Fic, in Llithfaen, Gwynedd on celebrating its 30th birthday, making it the oldest community pub in Europe; notes that in 1988, a number of people from the Llithfaen area formed a co-operative company and raised capital to purchase Tafarn y Fic; recognises the hard …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th October 2018
KWEKU ADOBOLI
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House knows of no proper purpose or value in deporting Kweku Adoboli; recognises that he was last ordinarily resident in Ghana aged four; notes that he has been resident in the UK since he was 12; and calls on Ministers to halt the deportation, to meet his supporters …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY POLICIES
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with concern that 54,000 women lose their jobs each year because of pregnancy and maternity discrimination; recognises that greater transparency on parental leave and pay would reduce the risk of discrimination during recruitment and would incentivise employers to offer more generous parental pay; and calls upon …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
FAIFLEY ART GROUP 30th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Faifley Art Group will be marking its 30th anniversary by holding an exhibition to highlight the many works of its members over the years; believes that the group has offered a welcoming place to go for people looking to learn new skills and meet …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
JAMIE BAIN OF THE BALLENCRIEFF PUB IN BATHGATE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Jamie Bain on completing the Stonegate Pub Company's Accelerator 'bar to boardroom' careers development programme and being appointed General Manager at the Ballencrieff pub in Bathgate; recognises that the Accelerator programme was designed to fast-track the development of the companies high performing deputy managers to become …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
DELAY TO ARMED FORCES PAY INCREASE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes with concern that UK armed forces personnel are being forced to wait for their full pay increase to be implemented due to a glitch with the Ministry of Defence payroll system; understands that the MoD agreed to implement the 2.9 per cent pay increase, as recommended …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARITY FIDRA
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes and supports the environmental charity Fidra and its vision of a sustainable society; congratulates Fidra on its work in tackling single use plastics highlighted by its successful campaign to end the manufacture and sale of plastic cotton buds in the UK; recognises Fidra's pragmatic and proportionate …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
AWEN MEDIA, MASSACRE AT BALLYMURPHY
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House congratulates Awen Media, based in Caernarfon, North Wales, on its production of the documentary Massacre at Ballymurphy; commends the Welsh company for producing and delivering a prime time Channel 4 Dispatches documentary and an impactful international film; notes that Awen Media was established in 2013 by Gwion …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
THE REFILL SCHEME
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Refill Scheme, a national tap water campaign which identifies registered refill stations where members of the public can fill up a reusable bottle with free tap water in order to reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles; notes that, in the UK, 11,000 plastic bottles …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
ROSYTH ART PROJECT
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the success of the recently established Rosyth Art Project; notes that the project was initiated to brighten up the town's public places and introduce splashes of colour to otherwise dull buildings and surfaces; understands that the colourful mural painted on an outbuilding on the town's main …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
ST. ANDREWS IN BLOOM, BEAUTIFUL SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates St Andrews in Bloom on outstanding success in the Beautiful Scotland annual awards programme; commends the group on receiving three top awards, including a Gold award for exhibiting an exceptionally high standard throughout and a consistent approach to demonstrating best practice and sustainable effort; marks the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
US-UK FULBRIGHT COMMISSION 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House notes that 22 September 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the treaty which established the US-UK Fulbright Commission, responsible for delivering the Fulbright awards to American and British grantees; recognises the achievement of the US-UK programme which has seen more than 12,750 UK nationals …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
IRANIAN ATTACK ON CAMP INSIDE THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House strongly condemns the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corp's bombardment of an Iranian Kurdish refugee and political camp in Koya, which is within the borders of the officially recognised Kurdistan Region in Iraq and 200km from Iran; notes that the six ground-to-ground missiles accompanied by a drone were designed …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
GILDED LILY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Gilded Lily, based in Govan, Glasgow, an award-winning Community Interest Company which helps women overcome barriers and become more confident and creative; supports the delivery of its flexible programmes to help women explore, start-up and succeed in enterprise, social enterprise or employment; acknowledges …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
CROOKSTON COMMUNITY GROUP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Crookston Community Group, based in Crookston, Glasgow, a charity organisation, founded by Tariq Ali, which has a goal of creating a sense of community by building bridges among a diversity of cultures and communities; praises its collaboration with local organisations, local authorities, communities, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
STARTER PACKS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Starter Pack, based in Govan, Glasgow, a multi-faith charity that support adults with transition from homelessness to tenancy by providing household essentials including crockery, kitchen utensils, bed linens, clothes, small electrical items, furniture arid general household goods; recognises the collaboration between Starter Packs …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
WELCOMING NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ROBERT BURNS WORLD FEDERATION
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Mr Bill Nolan, Secretary of the Irvine Burns Club, on his installation as President of the Robert Burns World Federation; and recognises his tireless work in promoting a love of Burns’ poetry and song among the young people of Ayrshire as well as promoting academic research …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
WORLD ALZHEIMER'S MONTH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises World Alzheimer's Month puts on record thanks to all of those involved in its research to provide a cure and wishes them every success in its research; calls upon the Department for Health and Social Care to continue to fund and assist universities and bodies that …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
10th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
OPENING OF BUN-SGIOL GHAIDHLIG PHORT RIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes the opening of Gaelic-medium primary school Bun-Sgiol Ghaidhlig Phort Righ by Deputy First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney MSP; acknowledges that this is the first such facility in Portree since a small band of pupils had begun to study in a Gaelic-medium unit established alongside the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
SCOTLAND'S YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE 2018
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates Scotland's Year of Young People 2018 and commends all of Scottish youths for getting involved and ensuring their voices are heard on important issues; recognises that this enterprise provides a platform for our young people to showcase their ideas and talents; applauds the power of young …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates all British competitors in the recent European Championships; notes the success of the British team in finishing with the highest number of medals; congratulates the organisers of Glasgow 2018; and congratulates and thanks the people of Glasgow for hosting part of the European Championships, especially the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
DEPORTATION OF KWEKU ADOBOLI
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House notes with concern the Home Office's decision to deport Kweku Adoboli from the UK; recognises that Kweku has lived in the UK since he was 12 years old and has worked and resided in the country for the last 26 years; further notes the good work that …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
STRATHAVEN BALLOON FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House thanks the organisers of Strathaven Balloon Festival for another successful community event; recognises that this annual festival has been taking place since 1999 and commends its growing success; further recognises that over 20,000 people attended the festival, the highest attendance on records; recognises that this is the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
PARTNERSHIP APPROACHES TO MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises NHS Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture for piloting an innovating new approach to treating mental health patients; understands the burden that the NHS faces with growing numbers of patients and limited resources; therefore praises NHS trusts that use alternative treatments such as social prescribing; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
DOUGALL BAILLIE ASSOCIATES
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House commends East Kilbride's independent engineering firm Dougall Baillie Associates for its continued commercial success and contribution to the Scottish economy; recognises that this firm is one of the largest independent engineering consultancy firms in Scotland; further recognises the firm is responsible for some of Scotland's most innovative …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
RUNRIG ROCK BAND
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with regret the retirement of the Scottish Gaelic rock band, Runrig who marked the event with two spectacular sold-out shows in front of Stirling Castle; further notes the band’s extraordinary success in selling millions of albums around the world and securing top five albums in the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
RESTORATION OF WORK ALLOWANCE ELEMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House notes that one of the founding principles of universal credit was to make work pay; and therefore calls on the Government to return to this original principle by restoring the work allowance element to its original level, before funding for it was cut by around £3 billion …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
5th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW SETTLEMENT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the University of Glasgow Settlement and its recent Exhibition celebrating its legacy and connection with student social action; notes that the Settlement was founded in 1897 by female students, graduates and employees of Queen Margaret College as part of the Settlement Movement which focused on closing …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
END OF PAY ASSIGNMENTS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the End of Pay Between Assignments in British Telecom (BT); acknowledges the news that BT Consumer will be looking to create approximately 1,000 new and permanent roles across BT UK call centres; recognises the importance of direct employment with fair terms and conditions; appreciates the campaign …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
100 HEROINES CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)
That this House recognises the work of The Royal Photographic Society in initiating its Hundred Heroines: Celebrating Women in Photography Today campaign, which is an international campaign to highlight inspirational women in photography on the centenary year of women's suffrage and redefine the status of women in contemporary photography; recognises …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
RETURN OF EBOLA MEDALS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House applauds the decision of Helena Robinson, a postdoctoral research officer at Bangor University, who, along with 19 colleagues on 24 July 2018 handed back medals to the Government that had been awarded for work in Sierra Leone during the ebola outbreak; supports the decision to return these …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
SCRUTINY OF RUSSIAN COMPANIES IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House urges the Government to enhance the scrutiny of companies linked to the Russian state operating in the UK; notes the controversy over the EN+ Group's decision to develop a UK presence following the decision of the US Administration to impose sanctions upon the company in response to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
UNLOCK EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Unlock Employment, based in Govan, Glasgow, a social enterprise and community-based organisation which seeks to help the disadvantaged in the community, be it the unemployed or under-employed, into employment; supports its delivery of its people-based services across employability, skills and training, including reliable …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
MASLOW'S
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Maslow's, based in Govan, Glasgow, a volunteer-run community second hand shop providing free clothing, household goods, food and English classes to asylum seekers, refugees and people experiencing hardship within the local community, with all profits going back into the local community in which …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
MID ARGYLL PIPE BAND, GRADE 4B CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Pipe Major Craig Lang, lead drummer Graeme McMillan and all the pipers and drummers of the Mid Argyll Pipe Band on becoming the RSPBA Grade 48 Champion of Champions for their consistency of performance across all five major competition in 2018; acknowledges a hugely successful season …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
MERCHANT NAVY DAY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that 3 September 2018 was Merchant Navy Day to honour the brave men and women who kept our island nation afloat during both World Wars and to mark our dependence on modern day merchant seafarers who are responsible for 95 per cent of the UK's imports; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
GERAINT THOMAS AND THE TOUR DE FRANCE 2018
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Geraint Thomas from Wales on his victory in the 2018 Tour de France; acknowledges the support of his fellow Team Sky cyclists Chris Froome, Egan Arley Bernal Gomez, Jonathan Castroviejo, Michal Kwiatkowski, Gianni Moscon, Wout Poels and Luke Rowe; notes that Geraint wore the famous Maillot …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
PENSION DASHBOARD
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House believes that the Government has a duty to ensure that all citizens have financial security in their retirement; notes that a pensions dashboard would allow consumers to view the value of their state, occupational and private pensions in one place; recognises the importance of giving future pensioners …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th October 2018
YEMEN PEACE TALKS 6 SEPTEMBER 2018
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts made by Martin Griffiths, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen in convening peace talks in Geneva beginning on 6 September 2018; notes that 22.2 million Yemenis countrywide are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and that nine million are on the brink of famine; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
PROFESSOR ALASTAIR S. McDONALD, GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Professor Alastair S. Macdonald of Glasgow School of Art on receiving the Best Research award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council; appreciates the contribution of his design-led research in addressing the global challenge of anti-microbial resistance; recognises his collaboration with a range of colleagues from …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ART GRADUATE DEGREE SHOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates graduates from Glasgow School of Art; appreciates that students put in a great deal of effort in preparing for the degree show, which took place across venues in the Merchant City; recognises that students presented work from across the disciplines of Architecture, Design, Fine Art, Innovation, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
GRAND OPENING OF MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Willow Tea Rooms Trust on the grand opening of Mackintosh at the Willow on 7 September in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay; commends Celia Sinclair on her vision and efforts to save the Tea Rooms, restore them to their former glory …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
MARY BARBOUR AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the winners of 2018's Mary Barbour Awards; understands that the awards were established by Parkhead Housing Association to recognise the unique role that women have contributed to the city of Glasgow; recognises that many women in Glasgow have followed the example set by Mary Barbour in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th September 2018
SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the dedication of the Salvation Army in responding to major incidents; understands that in recent years it has attended many emergencies in Glasgow Central constituency, including the fires in Sauchiehall Street and the Clutha helicopter crash; notes that it offers practical assistance, as well as emotional …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th September 2018
ISRAEL'S NATION STATE LAW
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House notes with concern the Nation State Law passed in the Israeli Knesset by just 62 votes to 55; further notes this law enshrines the concept that Israel is the nation-state of the Jewish people as a basic law and alters the application of the Basic Law on …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th September 2018
ILLEGAL DRUGS MARKET
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes the comments of the Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary on the Today programme on 16 May 2018 concerning the levels of violence associated with illegal drugs markets; further notes the increasing proportion of murders linked to the illegal sale or use of drugs; recognises the enormous …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
EAST AYRSHIRE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House pays tribute to East Ayrshire Advocacy Services, and recognises the work it carries out in Kilmarnock and Loudoun constiuency; notes that the group provides support for vulnerable people in East Ayrshire by assisting them with day-to-day tasks and accompanying them to meetings and medical appointments, and acting …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
NEWMILNS REGENERATION ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the Newmilns Regeneration Association (NRA) on its recent success in winning the Queens Award for Voluntary Service; notes that the NRA was rewarded for its extensive work in the regeneration of the village of Newmilns; further notes that the group has taken over the village's former …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
SCOTLAND QUALIFY FOR WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Scotland on qualifying for the Women's World Cup for the first time following a famous victory in Albania; notes that this achievement highlights the huge progress made in the women's game in Scotland in recent years; recognises the fantastic work done by manager Shelley Kerr and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th September 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the decision of the US Administration to end its funding of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which amounts to a reduction of nearly a third of UNRWA's operating budget; believes that such a move takes the Middle East further away from …
87 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
24th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2018 will mark the 59th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
24th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
HIGHER LEVEL AND ENTRY LEVEL STEWARDSHIP SCHEME EXPIRY
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that Higher Level and Entry Level Stewardship schemes due to expire at the end of January 2019 are not able to be renewed, whereas those whose schemes finish after the UK scheduled date to leave the EU will continue to receive funding; recognises that this gap …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
23rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
MAKE DO AND GROW - THE HOOP AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the work of Make Do and Grow, based in Govan, Glasgow, a not-for-profit social enterprise and a community based organisation that offer low cost pre-loved clothing and toys for children aged 3 to 12, and creative sessions such as crafting and free-play using reusable and recyclable …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Youth Parliament's Right Here, Right Now campaign on young people's rights; understands that the aim of the campaign is to ensure that the rights of young people living in Scotland must be upheld, respected and taken into account in the nation's decision-making; notes that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
SUNNYSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL WWF GREEN TEAM AWARD
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Sunnyside Primary on being awarded the WWF Green Team Award for its innovative approach to promoting sustainability projects within the school and community; praises the ongoing commitment of pupils and staff to tackle disposal of plastic waste in the sea and raise awareness of climate change; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
23rd July 2018
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
FUNDING FOR WALES POST-BREXIT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House expresses deep concern about the future of funding for Wales once the UK leaves the EU; recognises that between 2014 and 2020, Wales will have received over £2 billion from the EU through European Structural Funds; further recognises that these funds help to support people into work …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
23rd July 2018
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
COUNTRYFILE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Countryfile on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes the tremendous cross-section of agri-life that is displayed in such a wonderful way in each programme; and thanks all those involved in this excellent and informative production which gives the people of the UK such pleasure.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
FOREIGN NATIONAL VISAS IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House expresses concern over reports that the Israeli Government is increasingly refusing to renew the residency permits and visas of foreign nationals who live and work in the Palestinian Territories; affirms the view that foreign nationals must be granted access to visit, travel and live in the Palestinian …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS No. 2
Tabled by:
Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes that the Government is closing Childcare Vouchers to new entrants from 4 October 2018 without having conducted a proper analysis of the winners and losers from removing the scheme and replacing it with Tax-Free Childcare, despite a recommendation to so do by the Treasury Select Committee; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
19th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
PRODUCED MOON NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Produced Moon on successfully securing £7000 in National Lottery Awards for All Funding from Creative Scotland; praises the Group for their plans to run a series of workshops in Easterhouse that will explore interactive technologies with young people; and looks forward to seeing the difference this …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
VISUAL STATEMENT NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Visual Statement on successfully securing £9,000 in National Lottery Awards for All funding; praises the Group for its plans to deliver theatre-based activities to young people at risk of alcohol abuse in Easterhouse; and looks forward to seeing the difference this funding will make.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
HELENSLEA HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE BIG LOTTERY FUND SCOTLAND FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Helenslea Hall Management Committee on successfully securing £129,975 in National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; praises the committee for its plans to deliver a range of community activities, including tea dances, parent and toddler groups, arts and crafts sessions, a bike scheme, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
PHYSIQUE AND POWER BARBELL CLUB NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Physique and Power Barbell Club on successfully securing £8,076 in National Lottery Awards for All funding from SportScotland; praises the club for its plans to purchase powerlifting equipment so that it can deliver female-only lessons in the east end of Glasgow; and looks forward to …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
MEMORIAL TO ST ANDREWS GOLFER AND TRIPLE OPEN WINNER JAMIE ANDERSON
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates author and golf historian Roger McStravick on his endeavours to ensure a fitting memorial to St Andrews golfer and clubmaker Jamie Anderson, who won The Open three times in a row with victories at Musselburgh in 1877, Prestwick Golf Club in 1878 and St Andrews in …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
ALCOHOL STRATEGY
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to publish a new Alcohol Strategy; notes that alcohol harms cost the NHS around £3.5 billion annually and that there are 595,000 adults with alcohol dependence in England, 80 per cent of whom are not in contact with treatment services; further notes the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
NELSON MANDELA SCOTTISH MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that 18 July 2018 is the centenary of the birth of the great Nelson Mandela, and sends its best wishes to millions in South Africa and around the world for Mandela Day; further notes that Mandela Day is an opportunity to remember the role played by …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO STRATHAVEN DYNAMO AFC ON ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Strathaven Dynamo AFC on 50 successful years in Strathaven; recognises that this football club has served many members of the community throughout the years; appreciates the positive impacts it has had on the lives of the youth in the community; acknowledges the immense success it has …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
GAIL BRADY'S CHARITY SHAVE
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly congratulates Gail Brady of Baillieston in Glasgow for taking part in a recent charity shave for Alzheimer Scotland; and commends Gail, who works at Tesco Extra Parkhead, for her fundraising work, which saw over £1,000 raised and which will be of great benefit to Alzheimer Scotland …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
CATALAN SELF DETERMINATION
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes positive talks between Prime Minister Sanchez of Spain and President Torra of Catalonia; recognises the offer of a commission to consider further automomy for the Catalonian parliament; however remains concerned that nine Catalan leaders remain in jail and a further seven are in exile and subject …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
THAILAND RESCUE (NO.2)
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House recognises the efforts of the divers who risked their lives to save 12 boys and their football coach from a cave in Northern Thailand; notes that the boys were first found by Britons John Volanthen and Richard Stanton, who are recognised as two of the best cave …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
OPERATION CHIVE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the work of Operation Chive (Counselling, Help, Information, Volunteer, Exchange); thanks the group of Financial Advisers who travelled from across the country to give up their time and knowledge, free of charge, to help the steelworkers of Port Talbot avoid pension mis-selling; pays tribute to this …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
PARALYMPIAN AILEEN NEILSON'S HONORARY DOCTORATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Aileen Neilson, former primary school teacher and current Great Britain and Scotland Paralympic curler, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of West Scotland; acknowledges that she has served as an excellent role model during her time as a curler, becoming the first female skip …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
90 YEARS OF THE WEE RED BOOK
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the publication in July 2018 of the 90th edition of the Evening Times Wee Red Book, which has served as a companion and guide for fans of Scottish football since it first appeared in 1928; notes that the book, named after its size and colour, contains …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
THAI CAVE RESCUE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House welcomes the successful rescue of the football team and coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand; pays tribute to the work of the rescue team comprised of military and volunteer divers, particularly the seven British divers involved in the rescue, two of whom initially …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
MAGGIE'S DUNDEE PENGUIN PARADE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Maggie's Dundee and the numerous volunteers on the launch of Maggie's Penguin Parade trail; notes that this was the culmination of the dedication and enthusiasm of staff at the centre and the wider Dundee community; welcomes the involvement of local schools in the project and acknowledges …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
80 YEARS OF THE BEANO
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee publisher DC Thomson on its exhibition to celebrate 80 years of its iconic comic magazine, The Beano; commends Beano Studios and The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery and Museum's fantastic wheeze to join forces and rename Dundee's historic McManus Galleries in Dundee, the McMenace for the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND BANKING ID
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House views with concern the problems currently experienced by many vulnerable universal credit (UC) applicants, particularly those in hostel accommodation and living with mental health problems, providing acceptable ID to banks for the purposes of establishing a bank account which is a condition of receipt of UC; notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
TAITH STEFFAN LEWIS WALK
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports Taith Steffan Lewis Walk, on 14 July to fundraise for Velindre Cancer Centre where Plaid Cymru AM Steffan Lewis is being treated; commends the work of Nia Davies and Rhuanedd Richards in organising this charity 10 mile walk in the Cwmcarn Forest, Newport in support of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
11th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th September 2018
PAUL GALLANAGH, DUNOON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, THE APPS FOR GOOD UK EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Paul Gallanagh, Principal Teacher of Computing Science at Dunoon Grammar School on being named UK Educator of the Year at the 2018 Apps for Good Awards; recognises the outstanding contribution he has made in the 11 years he has been teaching young people about Computer Science; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
REPATRIATION OF THE BODY OF ANNA CAMPBELL
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House has deep sympathy with the family and friends of Anna Campbell who was killed by Turkish forces in Afrin while supporting the Kurdish YPJ in March 2018; regrets that the Turkish Government has chosen to go against the Geneva Convention and not repatriate Anna's body; condemns the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
TARGETED MURDER OF AFGHAN SIKHS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes with sadness the targeted murder of at least 19 people, mostly Sikhs, on 1 July 2018 in the Afghan city of Jalalabad; acknowledges that the suicide bombing murdered the majority of Afghanistan's Sikh community leaders, including Mr Avtar Singh Khalsa the only Sikh candidate for Parliament; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 6
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th September 2018
GEORGIA 100TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative - Huntingdon)
That this House congratulates the people of Georgia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of independence; welcomes the growth of political relations and cooperation in a variety of fields between the UK and Georgia, including intensifying inter-parliamentary cooperation; encourages further development of bilateral trade, economic and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th July 2018
TERMINAL ILLNESS AND BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes with concern that many people with terminal illnesses who are expected to live longer than six months cannot claim for benefits under the special rules due to the Department of Work and Pensions' definition of terminal illness which states that eligibility is dependent on whether the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th July 2018
NEW MEDICINE FOR NEUROBLASTOMA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to recommend dinutuximab beta for the treatment of children with high-risk neuroblastoma; praises the collaborative and flexible approach of all parties including NICE, EUSA Pharma, Solving Kids' Cancer, Neuroblastoma UK, the Children's Cancer and …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th July 2018
60 YEARS IN EXILE - DALAI LAMA OF TIBET
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet on his 83rd birthday this year; acknowledge his positive contribution to humanity with his unwavering message of compassion and promotion of human values; recognises that his message of peace, compassion and nonviolence has resonated throughout the world, bridged divides …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
9th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
JUNK FOOD ADVERTS AND TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the Advertising Standards Authority's decision to ban product advertisements from Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies targeting junk food at children online as they are considered high in fat, salt or sugar; recognises that these measures constitute vital progress towards reducing the burden of pester power on parents’ …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
6th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
DEFINING ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Berger (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House recognises that the Macpherson inquiry which followed the murder of Stephen Lawrence changed the way racism is perceived in Britain to a victim-led approach; believes that in order for victims or potential victims of racist abuse to have confidence in societal efforts to address discrimination they must …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2018
37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
UNREST AND VIOLENCE IN NICARAGUA
Tabled by:
Mike Gapes (The Independent Group for Change - Ilford South)
That this House is very concerned by continuing violence in Nicaragua which has claimed the lives of over 300 people, further to on-going protests and unrest which began in April 2018 against alleged state land grabs, now-abandoned reforms to the national social security system proposed by the Government of President …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution Colombian human rights lawyers make to advocate for victims' rights, justice, truth, and accountability within the context of the armed conflict; supports the Peace Agreement between the Colombian Government and the FARC, as signed in Havana, Cuba in November 2016; welcomes and encourages …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
LORNA JACKSON, RETIRING HEADTEACHER OF HERMITAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House acknowledges the outstanding work and commitment of Lorna Jackson, Headteacher at Hermitage Primary School in Helensburgh for the past 13 years; recognises that her exceptional leadership skills have made a significant impact on the success of the largest primary school in Argyll and Bute and that her …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION FOR THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the nomination of the global community of human rights defenders for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of their contribution to defending fundamental freedoms, building pluralistic democracies, providing access to justice and upholding the rule of law; applauds the work of human …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House is aware that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him by the Government following a decision in Parliament in 1816, and remain on display in the British …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PIPER ALPHA DISASTER
Tabled by:
Alex Cunningham (Labour - Stockton North)
That this House notes with sadness the 30th anniversary of the Piper Alpha disaster which claimed the lives of 167 offshore workers on 6 July 1988; extends a message of condolence and support to the families, friends and workmates affected by this profound and enduring loss; further notes that Lord …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
OPPOSITION TO ONGOING SUPPRESSION OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House is concerned with the ongoing suppression of freedom of speech in Egypt, with the crackdown on access to social media, the curtailment of democratic rights and the detention of human rights defender, Amal Fathy, for voicing her experiences of sexual harassment; notes ongoing failings by the Egyptian …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
FIREFIGHTERS IN ARFON
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House expresses gratitude for all the firefighters who are battling the forest fire in Braichmelyn, near Bethesda, Gwynedd and the mountain fire at Mynydd Cilgwyn in Carmel; praises firefighters from across Arfon for their endless hard work in the face of mounting pressure on the service; expresses thanks …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
GARNOCK RUGBY CLUB
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Garnock Rugby Club on on being recognised as a Championship Club by the Royal Bank RugbyForce programme, and on the award of £1,000; acknowledges the impact that this funding will have in helping the club improve its facilities and attract new members; notes the valuable contribution …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
UK ARMS SALES TO SRI LANKA
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the Tamil Information Centre's report of June 2017, Armament for Repression: Militarization of Sri Lanka, detailing the UK's arms trade with Sri Lanka and training of security forces, based on evidence from international human rights agencies and UN bodies; further notes that Sri Lanka remains of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
3rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
TRIBUTE TO HAMISH HEY AND TEAM HAMIS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to Team Hamish, a charitable group with the aim of raising money to create an accessible community area for all ages and abilities to experience and enjoy; notes that this charity was set up in memory of Hamish Hey, a Nairn pupil who lost his …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2018
32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF POPPY SCOTLAND INVERNESS DROP IN CENTRE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Poppy Scotland's drop-in centre in Inverness on the recent celebration of its fifth anniversary; notes that the charity, which helps ex-service personnel and their families, has helped with over 3,000 enquiries since it opened its doors on Strothers Lane in 2013; further notes that there are …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
3rd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
RETIREMENT AND PAPAL AWARD FOR HEADTEACHER OF ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL INVERNESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Mrs Christine Cameron, the Head Teacher of St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Inverness, on her award of the Papal Medal Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, in recognition of her nearly 40 years of association with the school, first as a pupil, then as a teacher and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
MICROPLASTIC POLLUTION
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes with concern that microplastic pollution is potentially more environmentally damaging than larger pieces of plastic because small pieces of plastic are more likely to be eaten by wildlife and have a greater surface area which can transfer chemicals to and from the marine environment; welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
FIREFIGHTERS IN DWYFOR MEIRIONNYDD
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses gratitude for all the firefighters who battled grass gorse fires in Talsarnau and Llandecwyn over the last weekend in June 2018; praises firefighters from across Dwyfor Meirionnydd for their endless hard work in the face of mounting pressure on the service; notes the importance of retaining …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
28th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
ROYAL FLEET AUXILIARY FLEET SOLID SUPPORT SHIPS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House regrets the decision by the Government to tender the contract for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support ships internationally; contends that these vessels should be treated as warships given the expectation that they will be armed with Phalanx close-range guns and other weaponry; recognises the practice …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
LEARIE CONSTANTINE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep respect, gratitude and sadness the anniversary on 1 July of the death of Learie, Baron Constantine, barrister, politician, broadcaster, campaigner against racial discrimination and cricketing legend; further notes that Baron Constantine served both on the Race Relations Board and, through his pioneering legal case …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
EY SCOTTISH ITEM CLUB SUMMER UPDATE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes the findings of the EY Scottish ITEM Club Summer update 2018 which compares the performance of the Scottish economy to that of the UK as a whole using an independent economic forecasting model; further notes its findings that nominal Scottish GDP including Scotland's geographic share of …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
700TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSECRATION OF ST ANDREWS CATHEDRAL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes that 5 July 2018 will mark the 700th anniversary of the consecration of St Andrews Cathedral that took place after 150 years of construction; considers the important role that the Cathedral has played in Scotland's history with the consecration coming just four years after the battle …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
BATTLE OF EBRO COMMEMORATION 7 JULY
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House recalls the bravery of the members of the army of the Spanish Republic and of the International Brigades which in July 1938 launched the last Republican offensive, the Battle of the Ebro; congratulates the International Brigades Memorial Trust which will mark the bravery of those anti-fascists with …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
26th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CO-OPERATIVES FORTNIGHT
Tabled by:
Anna Turley (Labour (Co-op) - Redcar)
That this House notes that the UK Co-operative movement has grown in 2017 to now boasting a combined annual turnover of £36.1 billion owned by 13.1 million members and 234,577 employees; further notes that co-operatives in the UK span across a wide range of sectors from agriculture to arts and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS LICENSING
Tabled by:
Tonia Antoniazzi (Labour - Gower)
That this House welcomes the establishment of a new All Party Parliamentary Group on Medicinal Cannabis on 10 July 2018; notes with concern the initial failure to licence medicinal cannabis products needed by patients to treat epilepsy and other conditions, as recently demonstrated by the cases of six year old …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
SANDS (STILLBIRTH AND NEONATAL DEATH CHARITY) AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that this is SANDS (Stillbirth and neonatal death charity) Awareness Month 2018; expresses sincere sympathy to those who grieve the loss of their child at this time; further notes that often the causes of death are unknown, which is an extra anguish to the bereaved parents; …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
25th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
ABBIE CORRANCE CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY SCHOOLS COMPETITION
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Abbie Corrance from St Bridget's Primary School in Glasgow East on winning the Carbon Monoxide Safety Schools Competition; recognises that she faced tough competition from over 1,500 entries; praises her for accurately and informatively raising awareness of the dangers related to carbon monoxide poisoning; thanks her …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Centre for Personal Safety (SCPS), based in Ardrossan in North Ayrshire, on winning the Pioneering Project Award at the recent Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations Charity Awards 2018; commends the fantastic work done by the charity and its volunteer instructors to provide personal safety …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th June 2018
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
BUN-SGOIL GHAIDHLIG INBHIR-NIS SUCCESS AT THE SCOTTISH SCHOOLS ORIENTEERING FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Bun-Sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir-Nis (BSGI) for its recent success at the Scottish Schools Orienteering Festival held in Glasgow on 1 June 2018; notes that BSGI won the award for Best Overall Primary School; recognises that the club has grown in popularity, with a talented group of school …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
MANDATORY FORTIFICATION OF FLOUR WITH FOLIC ACID
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House notes the intake of folic acid has been proven to reduce the number of pregnancies affected by neural tube defects, of which spina bifida is the most common; recognises that at least 81 countries fortify flour with folic acid, including the US, Canada and Australia, and not …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
21st June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
MEDICINAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the Home Secretary on 16 June 2018 to provide a temporary licence to Billy Caldwell; notes that it was given on the basis of emergency medical need; further notes that it calls into question the rationality of cannabis being assigned to schedule …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CLEAN AIR FOR CORSTORPHINE
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House, on Clean Air Day 2018, notes that air pollution from traffic fumes has a devastating impact on health, especially on children and people with existing health problems; regrets the fact that air pollution is responsible for over 2,500 early deaths every year in Scotland and costs the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
GYPSY TRAVELLER AND ROMA HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House celebrates the value of the Gypsy Traveller and Roma Community through Gypsy Traveller and Roma History month; expresses its grave concern at the statements of the Foreign Minister of Italy regarding deporting en-masse the Roma community of Italy; and calls on the Secretary of State for Foreign …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
IMPLEMENTATION OF £2 STAKE ON FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the Government's decision to cut the stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals to £2; acknowledges that a £2 stake is now supported by parties across this House; notes that a reduced stake will greatly improve the lives of problem and at-risk gamblers, as well as their …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
GENA TURGEL MBE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to Gena Turgel MBE following her sad passing on 7 June 2018; remembers Gena for her determination to educate about her story of surviving the Krakow ghetto, Plaznow concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Buchenwald and Bergen-Belsen, where she was eventually liberated and married one of her liberators, …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY (NO.2)
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Biology on organising this 2018's Parliamentary Links Day on 26 June on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of Science and the Industrial Strategy; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
BO'NESS YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes the Bo'nes Year of Young; acknowledges that it is working in association with Falkirk Community Learning and Development which is based at Park St Education Centre; recognises its dedication in helping people with learning disabilities and teenagers experience new projects; notes that it also works with …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
US ADMINISTRATION IMMIGRATION POLICY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the US Administration's zero-tolerance immigration policy which has seen almost 2,000 children and babies separated from their parents and held in cages at the border with Mexico; notes the recordings of traumatised children crying out for their parents from inside the holding …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CONTRIBUTION OF GWYNEDD TO REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE 2018
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House recognises that 20 June 2018 is World Refugee Day; extends a welcome to all refugees who have settled in Gwynedd; recognises the incredible work of individuals in Gwynedd in welcoming refugees to our country; supports the contribution of Gwynedd Council in its work to support refugees, through …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
ANNETTE STREET PRIMARY SCHOOL WIN AT FIRST MINISTER'S READING CHALLENGE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Annette Street Primary School on winning the School Reading Journey Award in the inaugural First Minister's Reading Challenge; notes that many young people at Annette Street Primary do not have English as their first language; welcomes the improvements made to the reading culture within the school …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
SCOTLAND ACHIEVES 100 PERCENT UNICEF BABY FRIENDLY ACCREDITATION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Scotland on becoming the first nation in the UK to achieve 100 per cent Unicef baby friendly accreditation in both maternity and community services; appreciates the efforts of public health and healthcare staff in achieving the accreditation; thanks National Maternal and Infant Nutrition coordinator Linda …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CONTRIBUTION OF CARMARTHEN TO REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE 2018
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House recognises 20 June 2018 as World Refugee Day; welcomes all those refugees who have settled in Carmarthen; further recognises the superb work of people of Carmarthen in welcoming refugees to the country; supports the role played by Carmarthen in supporting refugees, through the work of the Syrian …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART AND O2 ABC FIRE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House expresses deep regret and sadness at the devastating fire which severely damaged the Glasgow School of Art and the O2 ABC music menu on the evening of 15 June 2018; pays tribute to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Police Scotland, the Salvation Army, and all who …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
SEAFARERS AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes Seafarers Awareness Week 2018, 23 to 30 June 2018, and its theme of UK maritime employment opportunities; recognises the socioeconomic and strategic value of the UK's traditional role as a centre of maritime employment, training and skills; further welcomes the 18 per cent growth in the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
DEFENCE FIRE AND RESCUE PROJECT CONTRACT AND MOD CONTINGENT LIABILITY
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House strongly objects to the awarding of the Defence Fire and Rescue Project contract to Capita Business Services; notes the recent decision of the Government to strip the same company of a £400 million maintenance contract due to significant concerns raised by the National Audit Office; believes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
UKRAINIAN TRADES UNIONS AND ARCELORMITTAL
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House is deeply concerned by the situation in Ukraine, with continued social inequality, hoarding of wealth by oligarchs, the burden of debt to the west and difficulties caused by Russian aggression; welcomes the united campaign for justice for working people by the Ukrainian trades union movement in the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
LET US IN CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the duty placed on businesses by the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable readjustments to remove barriers to disabled people; regrets that it is up to the individual to bring court action against business owners who are in breach of these provisions; recognises that such action …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CONTRIBUTION OF CEREDIGION TO REFUGEE DAY 20 JUNE 2018
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House recognises 20 June 2018 as World Refugee Day; welcomes all refugees that have settled in Ceredigion; further recognises the brilliant work of the people of Ceredigion in welcoming refugees to the county; supports the work of Ceredigion County Council in leading the way in supporting refugees through …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
KILLING OF CHRISTIAN MINORITIES IN MYANMAR'S KACHIN PROVINCE
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House condemns severely the persecution and systemic killing of Christian minorities in Myanmar's Kachin province by the Myanmar military and government militias; calls on Aung San Suu Kyi to pursue a ceasefire and ensure the safety of those threatened with persecution and displacement, which since April 2018 has …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
BRONZE MODEL T FORD UNVEILED IN FORT WILLIAM
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House applauds the success of the Ben Nevis Model T Ford Committee in commissioning and installing a full size replica Bronze Model T Ford in Cameron Square, Fort William at the starting point of the first ascent of Britain's highest mountain by a motor vehicle in 1911; notes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
SKYE AND LOCHALSH CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on its success in gaining accreditation from the Sottish National Standards in Information Advice in the fields of housing, welfare and money advice, making them the first and as yet only CAB in Scotland to receive such an accolade …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARTICIPANTS OF UK GRADUATE FASHION WEEK
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates all the students that took part in Graduate Fashion Week; commends the work of everyone who was involved for their passion and commitment to nurturing young creative talent; notes that this year's Graduate Fashion Week attracted international prestige for its creativity and use of sustainable materials; …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
EFFIE MCGACHIE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House pays tribute to Effie McGachie after she announced her retirement as the President of Renfrew Community Council after 36 years of service, 32 of them as the Chair; salutes the commitment that Mrs McGachie has shown towards the town of Renfrew over three and a half decades, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
US MAGNITSKY RULE OF LAW ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2012
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that, following the US Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012, as a result of their role in the death of Sergei Magnitsky and as a result of other murders linked to the Russian state, Artyom Kuznetsov, Pavel Karpov, Oleg F. Silchenko, Olga Stepanova, Yelena …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES FUND AWARD FOR SOUTH WEST ARTS AND MUSIC PROJECT, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates South West Arts and Music Project (SWAMP) Glasgow on its recent award of £91,300 from the Scottish Government Empowering Communities Fund; notes that the organisation is an SQA Approved Centre using accredited outreach in gardening, film, music, digital and technologies, and demonstrates how the creative arts …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
FREEDOM OF RELIGION OR BELIEF
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House commends the Secretary of State for International Development for exhibiting British artist Hannah Rose Thomas' portraits, entitled Yezidi Women: Isis Survivors in the atrium of her Department; welcomes the prospect of portraits of Rohingya refugees joining them; and recognises that such artwork captures the personal stories of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
BIG LOTTERY FUNDING FOR TEA IN THE POT, WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Tea in the Pot, Women Support Services on its Big Lottery Fund award of £83,261; notes that this funding award will provide financial stability to the project allowing it to continue to run its programme of services for isolated women living in Govan; further notes those …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th July 2018
THALES 25TH ANNIVERSARY LINTHOUSE GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Thales (UK) on its 25th anniversary of design and manufacturing activity in Linthouse, Glasgow; notes that Thales has played an innovative role in the defence and security sector; recognises that since its move to Linthouse, Thales has been able to develop new technology for the Ministry …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
SUPPORTING DISABLED CHILDREN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the horrors of the ongoing civil war in Syria that has killed over 300,000 civilians and displaced millions of Syrian citizens including children; acknowledges forthcoming research from Syria Relief, which has identified over 10,000 Syrian children with disabilities; notes the report found that out of the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
12th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
KINGSBARNS COMMUNITY COUNCIL'S REFUGEE INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises that Europe is facing the worst refugee crisis since the Second World War; notes that those who have become refugees have had to leave their homes in the worst possible situations and seek sanctuary not out of choice but necessity; agrees that we all have a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
CONNECTING CARERS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the vital work carers do in our communities every day; pays tribute to Connecting Carers for its work to create a better life for unpaid carers across the Highlands; and commends its commitment to ensuring unpaid carers are acknowledged and supported in their work, and that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
LOCHARDIL PRIMARY SCHOOL SUCCESS AT THE SCOTTISH EDUCATION AWARDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Lochardil Primary School on its recent success at the Scottish Education Awards 2018; recognises that it was the winner of the Learning for Sustainability Award; further congratulates it on the work it has done to achieve this; recognises the pupils are confident and proactive citizens; notes …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th July 2018
SPEYSIDE DISTILLERY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Speyside distillery on its recent success at the Board of Trade Awards 2018; commends it on its achievement of being the first Scotch whisky company to receive this award; recognises its success in building exports abroad whilst also maintaining a strong presence in the heart of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
10th July 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th July 2018
FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR NUCLEAR POWER STATION SAFETY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is concerned to hear reports that the directors of Hitachi, who will be developing the proposed Wylfa nuclear power station, have sought safeguards to reduce or eliminate the firm's financial responsibility for accidents at the site; notes this follows two serious safety breaches in Hitachi's nuclear developments, …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
27th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th June 2018
FIRST MINISTER'S READING CHALLENGE - ST JAMES PRIMARY, RENFREW
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the staff and pupils of St James Primary in Renfrew for being recognised as the school reading the most books in the First Minister's Reading Challenge 2018; notes that the Reading Challenge 2018 aims to build on the work already taking place in schools across the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLENROTHES NEW TOWN
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 30 June 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Glenrothes New Town; celebrates the town's growth and success over the years since 1948; records its appreciation of the work by the former Glenrothes Development Corporation (GDC), local authorities, public and third sector bodies, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th June 2018
NEW MIGRANT WORKER SCHEME FOR THE FISHING INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes the need for a new migrant worker scheme that allows for a number of non-EEA nationals to work in the UK inshore fishing industry with work permits of up to 10 months annually; recognises the significant shortage of fishermen currently working in the UK inshore fleet, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th June 2018
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to MND Scotland in recognising 2018's MND Awareness Week; notes that MND Awareness Week 2018 runs from 18 to 24 June; pays thanks to organisations, such as Highland Support Group, for supporting those with motor neurone disease (MND) and their families; and supports MND Scotland …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
18th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
AYRSHIRE SAMARITANS ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Samaritans on its one year birthday at its new premises in The Forgate, Kilmarnock; notes that these premises are more accessible and welcoming than its previous premises; commends Worksmart, which undertook the original refurbishment, providing labour free of charge; commends all the volunteers who work …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
18th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th June 2018
EAST AYRSHIRE CHURCHES HOMELESSNESS ACTION COMMUNITY FRIENDS ACTION PLAN
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (EACHa) for the publication of its Community Friends Action Plan which brought together 100 representatives from a wide range of Ayrshire stakeholders to take full ownership of building co-operation for tackling issues in homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and reducing anti-social …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th June 2018
EUROPEAN DEFENCE FUND
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House accepts that a consequence of Brexit, the EU will look increasingly to its member states on issues of defence and security; and is concerned that draft legislative proposals published by the European Commission states that only entities established in the Union would be able to apply for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
13th June 2018
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RETIREMENT OF HEAD TEACHER AT BROOMHILL PRIMARY
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mrs Heather A Neilson, in particular as Head Teacher of Broomhill Primary School over the last nine years; notes, in particular, her dedication and service to the children who have attended that school, while keeping them at …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2018
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ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL 60TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates St Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Glasgow on its 60th anniversary; notes that the school first opened in 1958 as a Catholic senior secondary school before transitioning into a comprehensive and has provided high quality education to thousands of young people who have passed through its doors; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
13th June 2018
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SPIRITO GIFT SHOP
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates Spirito Gift Shop, Glasgow, on the receipt of two prestigious business awards, Bespoke Retailer of the Year 2018 at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards and Best Gift Shop in Scotland 2018 at Scotland's Business Awards; recognises the high quality of goods and services provided and the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
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ROHHAD ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes and praises the dedicated fundraising campaign by the ROHHAD Association that recently held its Annual Charity Ball with the proceeds being used to fund medical research towards finding a cure for all of the children battling Rapid Onset Obesity with Hypothalamic Dysfunction, Hypoventilation and Autonomic Nervous …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
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HURLFORD UNITED, JUNIOR CUP FINALISTS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Hurlford United for reaching the Scottish Junior Cup Final for the second time in four years, despite Hurlford losing 3-2 to fellow Ayrshire side Auchinleck Talbot at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock; notes that Hurlford matched Auchinleck all the way and were unlucky to concede two injury time …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
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STEWARTON UNITED 10th ANNIVERSARY, PROMOTION AND BEER FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton United on winning the AAFA First Division in the 2017-18 season; wishes the team good luck in the Premier League in the forthcoming season; notes that this is its 10 year anniversary and congratulates it on this achievement, acknowledging how much more difficult it is …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
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AUCHINLECK TALBOT'S 12TH JUNIOR CUP FINAL SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Talbot on its most recent Junior Scottish Cup victory at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, defeating Hurlford United 3-2 with a thrilling climax of two goals in injury time to clinch the cup; notes that the victory was Auchinleck's 12th Scottish Cup triumph, which adds to its …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th June 2018
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GALSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST AND THE PORTLAND
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Galston Community Development Trust on the completion of its regeneration project, The Portland, Galston, at the site of the former Portland Arms, Cross Street, Galston; notes that the Trust already has full business occupancy within the premises which will hopefully keep the project on a sustainable …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th June 2018
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IMPORTANCE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION CUSTOMS UNION
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the amendment to Lords Amendments No 2. to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the names of Plaid Cymru hon. Members that seeks to ensure that the Government negotiates, as part of the framework for the UK's future relationship with the EU an arrangement which enables …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
11th June 2018
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IMPORTANCE OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House supports the Lords Amendment No. 51 to the European Union (Withdrawal Bill) that seeks to ensure the Government negotiates, as part of the framework for the UK's future relationship with the EU, an international agreement which enables the UK to continue to participate in the European Economic …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
11th June 2018
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EUROPEAN UNION (WITHDRAWAL) BILL AND DEVOLUTION
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the amendment to Lords Amendment No. 26 to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the name of Plaid Cymru hon. Members that seeks to uphold the devolution settlement in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland following the UK's departure from the EU; further notes with alarm the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
11th June 2018
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ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY GOLD AWARD
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House congratulates Aberystwyth University on the achievement of a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF); commends the hard work and commitment of the University's staff in securing this award; welcomes the TEF panel's top rating of Aberystwyth University as delivering consistently outstanding teaching, …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
11th June 2018
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CATALONIA REBORN
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House congratulates Chris Bambery and George Kerevan on the publishing and launch of their book Catalonia Reborn, which details the region's political, historical and cultural issues in relation to its fight for independence; commends the role of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Catalonia to develop links between …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
7th June 2018
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CARERS WEEK 11 TO 17 JUNE 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Carers Week, which seeks to raise awareness of caring and building communities that support the health and wellbeing of carers; acknowledges the tireless work of 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK, an estimated 788,000 in Scotland, many of whom are under the age of 18; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
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CATALONIA AND SPAIN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the formation of new governments in both Catalonia and Spain and hopes that members of both parliaments can begin the necessary process of respectful, positive dialogue; and requests that Catalan political prisoners be released from jail and those in exile, not least Clara Ponsati in Scotland, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2018
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PARIS HUMANITARIAN CONFERENCE ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the decision made by the French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a Humanitarian Conference on Yemen, in Paris on 27 June 2018; notes that 22 million Yemenis are currently in need of urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes the joint non-governmental letter of 4 June 2018 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th June 2018
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PROCESSIONS AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUFFRAGETTES
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that 10 June 2018 will see tens of thousands of women, girls and those who identify as women or non-binary taking part in PROCESSIONS, a mass participation artwork taking place simultaneously in Edinburgh, Cardiff, London and Belfast to mark 100 years of some women getting the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned that, despite the lifting of the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia scheduled for 24 June 2018, a number of Saudi women's rights activists, including Loujain Hathloul, Aziza al-Yousef and Eman al-Nafjan, have been detained, allegedly on the basis of undermining security and stability; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2018
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UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS MEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM WINNING THE QUEEN'S PARK SHIELD
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews men's first team on winning the Queen's Park Shield; notes the shield, which bears the crests of the four universities surrounding a rare image of Hampden Park before redevelopment, was donated to the Scottish Amateur Football Association by Queen's Park Football …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
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NEILSTON AND UPLAWMOOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service; understands that the Queen's Award is the highest honour that can be given to a voluntary group; notes that since Neilston and Uplawmoor First Responders was established by Stuart McLellan and Ross Nelson …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
5th June 2018
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POST OFFICE COUNTER SERVICE IN MEMBERS' LOBBY
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House greatly values the service, over decades, of the Post Office counter staff in the Members' Lobby Post Office; views with concern the proposal to shut down the counter service in that Office; regrets that hon. Members have not had this properly drawn to their attention; acknowledges that …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2018
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TOXIC CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones, particularly in Iraq; notes the research presented, in March 2018, by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani at the European Environment Foundation; expresses concern at reports of uranium and thorium contamination in the tissues of children living near the US military …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
5th June 2018
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WOMEN IN GOLF CHARTER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the R&A's Women in Golf Charter, a core element of the organisation's drive to increase the number of women and girls participating in golf and to encourage more opportunities for women to work within the golf industry; recognises that the Charter is a statement of intent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th June 2018
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PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses its concern over the current personal independence payment assessment process; believes the current assessment and reassessment process places a huge burden onto those with serious and often life limiting illnesses; is concerned that problems have occurred with unqualified assessors, a lack of specialist knowledge on rare …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
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CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House congratulates and celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), the world's first TUC being founded on 2 June 1868 at the headquarters of the Manchester Mechanics Institute; commends the dedication of trades unionists across the UK who have collectively contributed to the success and …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th May 2018
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RBS AND WILLIAMS AND GLYN BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House condemns the decision of the majority state-owned RBS Group to close 162 branches, covering its RBS and Williams and Glyn brands; notes that those closures bring the total number of local bank branch closures to over 1,750 since 2014; further notes that such closures are expected to …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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LOCAL LIFE SAVERS AND AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises and commends Falkirk Community Trust employees Ruth Prophet, Mikey Christie, and the crew of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, whose quick and early action saved the life of Kevin McKay after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Bo'ness Recreation Centre on 13 March 2017; notes …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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BASKETBALL SUCCESS AT THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2018
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Scottish Men's basketball team at the 2018 Commonwealth Games hosted by Gold Coast achieved a 4th place finish, having topped their group; understands that of the 12 players in the Scotland squad, seven of them played for Glasgow Rocks domestically, with an eighth player …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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TREATMENT OF EXXONMOBIL EMPLOYEES
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with concern recent changes to the working conditions of employees of ExxonMobil, known in the UK as Esso, based abroad; further notes that employees who work 28 days on and 28 days off have been advised that their vacation entitlement, given to employees as a paid …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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BETTY MACINTYRE - HERO NURSE OF THE YEAR 2018
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Betty Macintyre from Oban in Argyll on being awarded Hero Nurse of the Year at the 2018 NHS Heroes Awards for her services to Midwifery in the Western Highlands of Scotland; acknowledges the outstanding contribution made by Betty, who, over the last 50 years has delivered …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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ECO-CONGREGATION AWARD FOR RENFIELD ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the news that Renfield St Stephen's Church in Glasgow has received the Bronze Eco-Congregation award; understands that the Eco-Congregation award recognises the work of individual churches in addressing environmental issues as part of the programme of activities run by churches; further recognises efforts of members of …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
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PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Bill Grant (Conservative - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new campaign by Prostate Cancer UK and bookmaker William Hill to raise awareness about prostate cancer in Scotland; understands that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and kills one man every 45 minutes in the UK; notes that over …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2018
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GLASGOW FILM 2017-18
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow Film has played 693 films to over 200,000 people over the last 12 months; appreciates that the 2018 Glasgow Film Festival, with its main base at the iconic Glasgow Film Theatre, maintained record-breaking attendances despite the significant disruption caused by the beast from the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd May 2018
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THE ROONEY RULE IN THE ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the introduction of the Rooney Rule in January 2018 by the Football Association; notes that the rule ensure that at least one Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidate is interviewed for roles within the English League; further notes that only five coaches across 92 football …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd May 2018
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SHETTLESTON NEW HERITAGE PROJECT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House warmly commends Shettleston New Parish Church of Scotland on a highly successful exhibition, held on 19 May 2018; notes that visitors were warmly welcomed into the church and treated to a performance from the Shettleston Community Choir and also had the opportunity to visit a number of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2018
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JOB LOSSES AND CUTS AT STV
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is seriously disappointed and concerned at plans by Scotland's leading commercial broadcaster to shed 59 jobs across the STV and STV2 channels, with the latter closing altogether; notes that the plans involve ending the flagship STV News Tonight Scottish and international news programme, which will lead to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st May 2018
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CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB - DOUBLE TREBLE WINNERS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates all the players and management of Celtic Football Club on winning the 2018 Scottish Cup having beaten Motherwell FC by two goals to nil, thanks to goals from Callum McGregor and Olivier Ntcham thereby securing an unprecedented double-treble of back-to-back SPFL titles, Scottish League Cups and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
21st May 2018
48 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
21st May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
LA BARCA HELENSBURGH SCOTLAND 2018
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates La Barca restaurant in Helensburgh on winning the title of Best World Cuisine for the fifth consecutive year at the 2018 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards; understands that the restaurant beat nine other finalists from right across Scotland to retain this much sought after title; acknowledges …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st May 2018
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THE WEE KELPIE, HELENSBURGH NAMED BEST TAKEAWAY IN SCOTLAND 2018
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates The Wee Kelpie fish and chip shop in Helensburgh on being named the Best Takeaway in Scotland at the 2018 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards; commends owners Kerr and Nicola Raeburn and all their staff on retaining their Scottish title, that was last awarded in 2014; …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
21st May 2018
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EHLERS-DANLOS AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House supports Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) Awareness Month 2018 which takes place throughout May 2018; thanks all of the charities and organisations which work to support those living with EDS and their families and those who raise awareness; recognises the hard work that is carried out by organisations including Ehlers-Danlos …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th May 2018
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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT); understands that the date of 17 May was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization's decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder; believes that IDAHOT unites the LGBTI community against discrimination and highlights …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th May 2018
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INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, TRANSPHOBIA AND BIPHOBIA (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises 17 May as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia; highlights the significance of marking this day to raise awareness of the persecution, discrimination and violence faced by many LGBT people around the world; notes that in 37 of the 53 Commonwealth countries homosexuality is illegal, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
16th May 2018
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UAE FORCES ON THE ISLAND OF SOCOTRA
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House recognises the sovereignty of the Republic of Yemen over the Island of Socotra, Yemen; notes that Socotra is home to tens of thousands of Yemeni civilians and a unique biosphere with a host of Unesco-protected plants and animals and is one of four Yemeni sites on the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
17th May 2018
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BASQUE PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House welcomes the International Event to Advance in the Resolution of the Conflict in the Basque Country which took place on 4 May 2018 in Kanbo, Cambo-les-Bains and the resulting Arnaga Declaration; agrees that the dissolution of ETA is a positive step towards a lasting and just peace …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th June 2018
CWMNI CLETWR, TRE'R DDOL
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House congratulates Cwmni Cletwr a community-owned project in Tre'r Ddol, on celebrating its fifth anniversary; recognises the positive impact the not-for-profit, community-run shop, café and hub has had on the local community since its opening in 2013; acknowledges the tireless work carried out by volunteers who give up …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
16th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LACK OF CONCILIATION AT ACAS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that the members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) working for the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) face unmanageable workloads and steps to downgrade other aspects of their work; considers it ironic that the very service responsible for mediating disputes about workplace relations …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
SUPPORT FOR DEMENTIA CHARITIES DURING DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises that dementia is now the leading cause of death in the UK and has higher health and social care costs than cancer and chronic heart disease combined; acknowledges the heartbreak and misery caused by this disease and notes that by 2025 one million people in the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
OPENING OF DOUNE PONDS
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes the opening of the Doune Ponds Nature Reserve accessible walkways; further notes that the walkways will open up the woodlands to wheelchair and mobility users and families with child buggies; notes the full support of Moray Estates, the landowner and the Community Council; commends the Doune …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF BE ONSITE'S MIND THE GAP PROJECT FOR OFFENDERS AND EX-OFFENDERS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Lendlease’s not-for-profit company, Be Onsite, on the first anniversary of its Mind the Gap project, working with offenders and ex-offenders; welcomes its cooperation with the Construction Industry Training Board to deliver this £1 million project; supports Be Onsite's aim to reduce re-offending by developing an infrastructure …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
FUNDING HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes with dismay that human rights abuses are commonplace in Bahrain; further notes that 14 civilians were placed on death row in 2017; condemns that forced confessions through torture are often accepted as evidence when sentencing civilians; deplores that several Bahraini human rights defenders and their families …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
DEATH OF PALESTINIAN PROTESTERS ON 14 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House unreservedly and unequivocally condemns the brutal actions of the Israeli Government in Gaza on 14 May 2018; recognises the decision by President Trump to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as a deliberately inflammatory and dangerous act that has only served to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
DUNDEE'S V&A MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the V&A on the completion of the building of its brand new museum in Dundee; believes that tens of thousands of tourists, journalists and visitors will travel to Dundee to see the museum and show their support in September 2018 upon its official opening; notes that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th June 2018
NATIONAL PUB AND BAR AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Miller & Carter restaurant in Newton Mearns on winning the East Renfrewshire region category at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2018; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards reward the industry for overall retail excellence, best practice and individual entrepreneurship; understands that Miller & …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
11th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes that 15 May 2018 marks 70 years since the Nakba catastrophe in which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled or were expelled from their homes; further notes that Palestinian refugees' right of return as recognised by UN Resolution 194 has been blocked by successive Israeli governments; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
CLEANING PRODUCTS SAFETY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes research by the Department of Clinical Science at Bergen University which shows that exposure to some cleaning products can be as damaging to lung function as smoking 20 cigarettes a day; further notes the occupational health risks faced by people who work as cleaners; expresses dissatisfaction …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
TURBAN TANDOORI SCOTTISH CURRY AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the Turban Tandoori of Giffnock, East Renfrewshire for picking up the Best of Glasgow award at the Scottish Curry Awards 2018; notes that the awards, which are in their 11th year, acknowledge and celebrate the effort, dedication and service of the individuals and organisations in the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th May 2018
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
11th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
THORNE TRAVEL IN KILWINNING
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Kilwinning-based travel agent, Thorne Travel, on winning the UK and Ireland's best travel agent award, an award which seeks to recognise excellence in retailing, with over 700 entries received; commends the hard work and dedication of that family-run business to provide the best experience for its …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates University of the Third Age (U3A), East Kilbride on celebrating its 10th anniversary; commends the work of the organisation in helping to bring together older members of our society to help share and gain knowledge; praises the dedication of its volunteers in helping to organise and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
VISIT OF TURKISH PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the visit of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the UK, in light of general elections now being held in Turkey whilst a state of emergency continues to be in place; notes in connection to this that the UN High Commissioner for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th June 2018
EUROPE DAY ON WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises 9 May 2018 as Europe Day, the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration in 1950, in which Robert Schuman set out his idea for a new form of political cooperation in Europe; further recognises the importance of the European Union in ensuring peace in Europe; regrets the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
11th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th June 2018
CRICKET SCOTLAND AND VICTORY AGAINST ENGLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Cricket Team on its historic victory over England at the One-Day International at the Grange in Edinburgh; notes that this was a great team performance but highlights Calum MacLeod's contribution, in particular recording 140 runs from 94 balls; welcomes the fact that this result, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th June 2018
DEATH OF PAT LALLY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Pat Lally, the former Labour leader of Glasgow Council who also served as the city's Lord Provost from 1996 to 1999, at the age of 92; recognises his huge contribution to Glasgow, most notably the Garden Festival, the creation of the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
I AM ME QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Renfrewshire-based charity I Am Me for winning the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of I Am Me's dedicated volunteers; recognises that this well-deserved award celebrates the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers; notes that I Am Me is a …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
PAISLEY 2021 ARTS, CULTURE AND SPORT AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrewshire Council and the Paisley 2021 campaign for winning the Arts, Culture and Sport Award at the 2018 Chartered Institute of Public Relations Excellence Awards Ceremony on 6 June 2018; notes that this ceremony celebrates shining examples of public relations excellence as a means of demonstrating …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
BRITISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PAISLEY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrewshire Council and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association on the successful British Pipe Band Championships held in St James Playing Fields on 19 May for the third year in a row; notes that more than 130 of the world's best pipe bands competed in the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
7th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
RENFREW FC PROMOTION TO PREMIER DIVISION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrew Football Club for its recent promotion to West Region Premiership from Superleague First Division; appreciates that this is a big turnaround for the club, which just three seasons ago was without a home and playing in the third tier of junior football; highlights the efforts …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th June 2018
ANNE SMILLIE RETIREMENT FROM BADMINTON SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House extends its best wishes to Badminton Scotland's Chief Executive, Anne Smillie, who has recently announced her retirement; notes that Anne Smillie has served in her current role since 1990 after joining the organisation 10 years previously and is the UK's longest serving sporting CEO; appreciates the work …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK - SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes that Dementia Awareness Week Scotland takes place from 4 to 10 June 2018; understands that Scotland's Third National Dementia Strategy (2017-2020) builds on work carried out since dementia was prioritised by the Scottish Government 10 years ago, focusing on diagnosis, support and coordination; recognises that over …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
WILD ANIMALS CIRCUS BAN IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends the Scottish Government for acting to ban the use of wild animals in circuses by means of the Wild Animals in Travelling Circuses (Scotland) Act 2018 which came into effect on 28 May 2018; notes that this measure was passed unanimously in the Scottish Parliament, following …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
4th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
VOLUNTEER WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House celebrates Volunteer Week 2018, which runs from 1 to 7 June, and commends the huge contribution that volunteers make to our society; recognises that volunteering contributes more than £22 billion to the UK economy, around 1.2% of GDP, and that in 2016-17 19.8 million people volunteered at …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
4th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 7th June 2018
SCAMS AWARENESS MONTH 2018
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Scams Awareness Month 2018, an annual coalition campaign bringing together organisations across the UK such as Citizens' Advice, Trading Standards and the police, to take a united stand against scams and fraud; understands that scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and although scammers target some groups of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
MILTON OF LEYS PRIMARY SCHOOL DEFIBRILLATOR
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Milton of Leys Primary School on its fundraising efforts; notes that the funds it raised has allowed it to buy a defibrillator which is situated outside the school; commends it for its initiative to fundraise for such an important piece of equipment; and encourages other schools …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
6th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
COLIN BAILLIE AWARDED FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF INVERNESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends Colin Baillie MBE on receiving the Freedom of the City of Inverness; recognises his dedication, commitment and enthusiasm to his lifelong career of coaching sports to children, in particular rugby and athletics; notes his work with Inverness Highland Games for over four decades; further recognises the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th June 2018
PEEK WIN 2018 QUEEN'S VOLUNTARY SERVICE AWARD
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Possibilities for Each and Every Kid (PEEK) on winning the 2018 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for its community work; commends PEEK's Chief Executive Melodie Crumlin and her team of staff and volunteers on their work to engage young people in Glasgow in play; appreciates PEEK's …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th June 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th June 2018
MODERNISING DEFENCE PROGRAMME AND TRIDENT NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government has launched the Modernising Defence Programme (MDP) to review UK defence priorities; expresses disappointment that the MDP will not consider the UK's commitment to the Trident nuclear weapons system, nor its affordability, safety or strategic relevance; highlights that the estimated costs of the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th June 2018
UK ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House notes with concern that UK licences have been granted in the past two years for the export to Israel of categories of arms and arms components including sniper and assault rifles, pistols, weapon sights, targeting equipment, ammunition for small arms and grenades, smoke canisters, tanks, combat and …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL AT POLLOKSHIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Erasmus+-supported International Storytelling Festival took place at Pollokshields Primary; understands that the Festival brought together pupils from Pollokshields Primary School and their Spanish partner school, Colegio Hernandez in Valencia, in a two-day extravaganza of storytelling, music and dance; further understands that the Festival formed …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
IMPRISONMENT OF TIBETAN LANGUAGE ACTIVIST
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the sentence of five years imprisonment from the Chinese Authorities for Tibetan language activist Tashi Wangchuk; notes that human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have condemned the sentence; further notes that Tashi Wangchuk has peacefully and consistently advocated for rights for the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd May 2018
POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD FOR DRUGS IN BREASTMILK HELPLINE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the announcement that Dr Wendy Jones, founder of the Breastfeeding Network's Drugs in Breastmilk helpline, has received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister's Office; understands that the Drugs in Breastmilk helpline, which was established by Dr Jones over 20 years ago, helps over …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
FEES FOR REGISTERING CHILDREN AS BRITISH CITIZENS
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House believes that tens of thousands of children born and living in the UK and entitled to register as British citizens under the British Nationality Act 1981 are nevertheless undocumented and therefore unable to acces public services, social security, private rented accommodation, the labour market and many other …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
15th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th May 2018
MOTHERWELL FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Motherwell Football Club on successfully reaching a second domestic cup final this season; wishes all associated with the club good luck ahead of the Scottish Cup final with Celtic on 19 May 2018; acknowledges that two successful cup runs and a seventh place finish have been …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th May 2018
IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned by the decision of 8 May 2018 by the President of the United States of America to withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and re-impose economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran; is disappointed that this decision was …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
URBAN FOX SKI COACH PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Shania Templeton, Bryan Templeton, Abby Adams, Caroline Ballie, Ross Paterson and Demi Queen of Greyfiars Church in Barlanark on their successful completion of their Assistant Ski Coach awards; acknowledges that this has been made possible through an Urban Fox programme in partnership with Snow Camp; commends …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
DOUBLE WIN FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE AT THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the University of Strathclyde has been recognised at the Guardian University Awards 2018; understands that the awards were given in recognition of the Strathclyde Cares and TransEDU projects, which seek to support care leavers and transgender people applying to, studying at and working in the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
LIVING WAGE ACCREDITATION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Firewater on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow is a Scottish Living Wage Employer; understands that, to date, Firewater is the only living wage accredited nightclub in the UK; believes that the real living wage benefits both workers and businesses; congratulates Firewater on obtaining living wage accreditation; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
FORESTRY AND SUSTAINABILITY AWARD RECOGNITION
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Jonathan Hawick on his recent achievement as part of his Forest Management course at the University of the Highlands and Islands; notes that he was awarded the Savills Forestry and Sustainability Award from real estate firm Savills after producing an outstanding land management plan as part …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
2nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
GLASGOW UNIVERSITIES AMONGST TOP 50 IN UK
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the recent publication of the Complete University Guide 2019 League Tables; understands that three Glasgow universities have appeared in the top 50 rankings of that guide; further understands that the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde were ranked 24th and 40th respectively, whilst the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
1st May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB - SEVEN IN A ROW
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club on winning its seventh consecutive Scottish Premiership league title after a stunning 5-0 victory at Parkhead against local rivals, Rangers; commends Celtic manager, Brendan Rodgers, and club captain, Scott Brown, on their exemplary leadership of the East End team; and wishes the club …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
1st May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Tabled by:
Rushanara Ali (Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney)
That this House expresses concern that Min Aung Hlaing, Commander in Chief of the Burmese military, has paid no real price for the military offensive against the Rohingya which began in August 2017; notes that around 700,000 Rohingya have been forced to flee to Bangladesh, joining the more than 300,000 …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Andy Slaughter (Labour - Hammersmith and Chiswick)
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' detention and interrogation of the family members of UK-based Bahraini human rights activists who participated in peaceful protests against the King of Bahrain's attendance at the 2017 Royal Windsor Horse Show; is alarmed by the fact that British journalist Jason Parkinson was followed …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
30th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
THE RIGHT HON. LORD MICHAEL MARTIN OF SPRINGBURN AND PORT DUNDAS
Tabled by:
Paul Sweeney (Labour (Co-op) - Glasgow North East)
That this House expresses its deep regret and sadness at the death of the right hon. Lord Michael Martin of Springburn and Port Dundas; recognises that Michael had diligently represented the communities in the north-east of Glasgow as a Councillor and hon. Member for over three decades, spanning seven general …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
27th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
JUDICIAL PROCESS AND COLOMBIA PEACE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House notes with concern that Congressman-Elect Jesus Santrich of the Peoples' Alternative Revolutionary Force has been on hunger strike since his arrest on 9 April 2018 on allegations of conspiring to traffic drugs; welcomes the statement by the UN Verification Mission in Colombia outlining that the Special Jurisdiction …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House notes with alarm grave on-going human rights violations in the Philippines; deplores public attacks and threats made by President Duterte on people attempting to gather evidence about such abuses; further notes with concern the petition submitted by the Philippine Department of Justice listing more than 600 people, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
COHABITEES ENTITLEMENT TO BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House calls for reform to extend Bereavement Support Payment to people who were cohabiting but were not married or in a civil partnership; considers that the current position is manifestly unfair and ignores the reality of modern day Britain where cohabiting couples account for approximately one in five …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
24th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
THE PRESS AND JOURNAL ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates The Press and Journal on being awarded the UK's Regional Daily Newspaper of the Year at the NewsAwards 2018; recognises the Press and Journal is the highest selling regional daily newspaper in the UK; praises The Press and Journal for the role it plays in delivering …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
BUSBY HOTEL AND THE SCOTTISH HOTEL AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Juliet Parry of the Busby Hotel in East Renfrewshire who has been named Manager of the Year in the Small Hotel category at the Scottish Hotel Awards 2018; notes that the hotel was highly commended in the Wedding Hotel category and that Gary Quinn was named …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
24th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
20th ANNIVERSARY OF REFUGEE WEEK
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Refugee Week which lasts from 18 to 24 June 2018; notes that the refugee crisis has uprooted almost 50 million children from their homes who are now vulnerable to exploitation, abuse and trafficking; further celebrates this year's message for Refugee Week, Different …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
23rd April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th May 2018
CAMPBELTOWN BRASS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House acknowledges the outstanding contribution made by Campbeltown Brass which has, for the past 35 years, widened access to the performing arts for young people across South Kintyre, thereby ensuring that talented young musicians are given the opportunity to enjoy making music at the highest level; recognises that …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
KAYAKING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House congratulates Kate Culverwell and Anna Blackwell for their efforts to raise £50,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action by kayaking from Westminster Bridge on 21 April 2018 to the Black Sea; notes that the pair will travel through over 4,000 kilometres of rivers and canals through Europe by kayak …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
19th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
WINDRUSH 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that 22 June 2018 will be the 70th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying passengers from the Caribbean; further notes with gratitude that many Windrush passengers had previously served in the UK armed forces during the Second World War; …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House applauds Amnesty International's Brave campaign which aims to raise awareness of the violence and persecution experienced by human rights defenders around the world, many of whom are imprisoned, tortured, forcibly disappeared or killed for speaking up for the principles of freedom, justice and dignity; is appalled that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
GREEN KIDS IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House commends the work of the Green Kids charity in the Kurdistan region, founded and run by Dashni Morad, a well-known music artist and humanitarian activist; notes that the charity seeks to help clear Kurdistan's stunning landscape of discarded plastic bottles and to increase the environmental awareness of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
ST MIRREN FOOTBALL CLUB - SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONS 2017-18
Tabled by:
Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House congratulates the players, coaches, staff and supporters of St Mirren Football Club in winning the Scottish Championship; recognises the excitement that being promoted to the Scottish Professional Football League will bring to Paisley and its surrounding areas; compliments St Mirren manager Jack Ross and his team on …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND AND GLENIFFER HIGH SCHOOL AND THE MY PLACE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House congratulates Amy Lieberman, Eoin Graham Young and Nicholas Waterson-Boyd on their recent success at the Scottish Civic Trust's My Place Photography Competition 2018; notes that the competition is a Scotland-wide heritage project for school age young people, encouraging them to look at their heritage in the places …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF ELMWOOD GOLF COURSE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks 22 May 2018 as the 20th anniversary of the opening of Elmwood Golf Course located near Cupar, Fife; notes that the golf course, owned and managed by SRUC, was founded by Sir Michael F. Bonallack O.B.E.; recognises the role the course has had in the development …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
17th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
EXPANDING ACCESS TO RETIREMENT INTEREST-ONLY MORTGAGES
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Financial Conduct Authority to recognise retirement interest-only mortgages as standard mortgages; recognises that as a population we are living longer; is concerned that the actions of mortgage lenders may threaten elderly homeowners holding interest-only mortgages with repossession once they reach the age …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
50 YEARS OF THE WEIGH HOUSE AND THE MAIN ROOM AT FIFE FOLK MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House celebrates 50 years since The Weigh House and the Main Room were opened at Fife Folk Museum in Ceres, North-East Fife; notes Fife Folk Museum celebrates the social, domestic and working lives of the people in Fife having been granted full Registration by the Museums and Galleries …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
DEMOLITION PLANS IN KHAN AL-AHMAR VILLAGE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern the upcoming Israeli High Court hearing on 25 April 2018 on the demolition of buildings in the village of Khan al-Ahmar in the West Bank; condemns those plans and the impact they will have on communities in the occupied Palestinian territories; believes that the …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
NATIONAL SIKH AWARENESS AND HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Seema Malhotra (Labour (Co-op) - Feltham and Heston)
That this House extends congratulations to Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi in the UK and around the world; notes that 14 April marks Vaisakhi and the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh; further notes that Gurdwaras across the UK have organised Nagar Kirtan …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 11
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
16th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
WALES'S MOST SUCCESSFUL COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates the success of the Welsh team in the 2018 Commonwealth Games; celebrates this being Wales's most successful Commonwealth Games in the Games' 88 year history, finishing seventh in the medals table with a total of 36 medals, including 10 gold, 12 silver and 14 bronze; applauds …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
16th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th May 2018
STUART COSGROVE
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House congratulates the celebrated Perthshire journalist, Stuart Cosgrove, on winning the 2018 Penderyn Music Book Prize, which, it understands, is the only UK-based book prize specifically for music titles, for Memphis 68: The Tragedy of Southern Soul; notes that this is the second part of his epic trilogy …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
8th May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th May 2018
ME AWARENESS WEEK 2018
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Awareness Week from 6 to 12 May 2018, which aims to highlight the impact this invisible illness has on 250,000 people across the UK; recognises the fantastic work campaigners and charities are doing to highlight ME as a physical condition which is not …
139 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 35
Conservative: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Detention Centre (Amendment) Rules 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 411), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
114 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 77
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd May 2018
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2018 (S.I., 2018, No. 410), dated 22 March 2018, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 March, be annulled.
118 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
2nd May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
PUB CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Toby Perkins (Labour - Chesterfield)
This House notes that pubs are at the heart of communities across the UK; welcomes ongoing cross-party efforts to protect the British pub; acknowledges that an increasing number of pubs are diversifying in order to provide an ever more valuable and enjoyable offer to their customers; further notes that pubs …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd May 2018
FIREFIGHTERS' MEMORIAL DAY, 4 MAY 2018
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with firefighters across the UK on Firefighters' Memorial Day, on 4 May 2018, remembering the bravery and sacrifice of the 2,524 colleagues who have lost their life in the line of duty; extends its sympathies, especially on this memorial day, to all the bereaved families of …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 65
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 17
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
1st May 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 2018
KILTED LOBSTER RESTAURANT STOCKBRIDGE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House warmly congratulates the independent chef-owned Kilted Lobster restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, on winning the 2018 Small Business Big Heart Award; recognises that the Small Business Big Heart Award seeks to celebrate small businesses that support the local community and deliver a strong social message; commends the success …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
22nd February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th April 2018
BIRDS REARED IN CAGES TO BE SHOT FOR SPORT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport, and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 69
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Crossbench: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY CENTENARY FUND SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow Women's Library has received £90,000 from the Scottish Government's Centenary Fund; understands that the Fund has been established to celebrate 100 years since women first gained the right to vote and has offered £500,000 for a range of projects across Scotland to mark this …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATHOGENESIS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the important research carried out at the Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis Centre of Excellence at the University of Glasgow, funded by Arthritis Research UK, where scientists are understand how and why rheumatoid arthritis starts, why the disease attacks the joints and why it doesn't stop, with an …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
GLASGOW FIRMS TRIUMPH AT FSB AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises that three Glasgow-based businesses enjoyed success at the recent FSB Small Business Awards 2018 Scotland Area Final; understands that Cohesion Medical, based in Cessnock, won the Employer of the Year award, Cloud Cover IT, based in Bridgeton, won the Scale-Up Business of the Year award and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th April 2018
60th ANNIVERSARY OF ST BRIGID'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises that St Brigid's Primary School in Toryglen celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018; understands that the school first opened on 30 April 1958; believes that St Brigid 's Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in an area of Glasgow that has undergone …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd April 2018
VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes the Government's publication of the Civil Liability Bill; supports the Government's intention to reduce fraudulent and frivolous claims; expresses concern that vulnerable road users (VRUs), including cyclists, pedestrians, horse riders and motorcyclists, will be swept up within the scope of the Bill and the broader personal …
91 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 46
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
19th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th April 2018
INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the Home Office's long track record of delay, maladministration and poor quality decision-making while implementing increasingly harsh anti-immigrant policies; deplores the cruel and grossly unfair treatment of Commonwealth citizens legally resident in the UK, including denial of NHS health care, dismissal from employment, arbitrary detention under …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th April 2018
PROFESSOR STEPHEN HAWKING
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Stephen Hawking, the remarkable physicist, cosmologist and author, whose brilliance and persistence in the exploration of science inspired millions around the globe, notably through his book A Brief History of Time which helped non-scientists understand fundamental questions of physics …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
THE LIFE OF JOHN LAMBIE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with sadness the death of the legendary football player and manager, John Lambie, at the age of 77; celebrates Lambie's playing career as full-back with both Falkirk and St. Johnstone before becoming a manager, with periods spent at Hibernian, two at Hamilton Academical where he won …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
TEAM SCOTLAND - GOLD COAST COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Team Scotland on securing 44 medals at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games; notes that Team Scotland secured nine gold medals, 13 silver medals and 22 bronze medals; understands that this represents Scotland's most successful overseas Commonwealth Games ever; and thanks all the athletes and support …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th April 2018
JOHN (IAIN) MACLEOD
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is saddened by the death of John MacLeod, a champion of Gaelic language and culture; recognises his tireless commitment to further the development of the Gaelic language throughout Scotland, including his active petitioning which achieved the establishment of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act of 2005 and establishment …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th April 2018
WARSAW GHETTO UPRISING - 75th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, from 19 April to 16 May 1943; notes that after Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, more than 440,000 Jews were confined to just 1.3 square miles of Warsaw, sealed in by a wall patrolled by armed guards; …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th April 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
VIOLENCE AGAINST PROTESTORS IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is gravely concerned by recent developments on the Israel-Gaza border and the killing and injuring of Palestinian protestors; affirms the right to peaceful protest and the right to freedom of expression; deplores the actions of those who seek to exploit peaceful protests to engage in violence; notes …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
27th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
CENTRAL EQUINE DATABASE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House is concerned that when the Central Equine Database (CED) is fully launched that there will be no statutory obligation to enforce equine identification nor severe consequences for non-compliance; notes that the absence of equine identification allows situations of horses living at the absolute baseline of survival to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018
NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY REVIEW CONFERENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the 2018 Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference takes place between 23 April and 4 May; commemorates 2018 as the 50th anniversary of the NPT opening for signature; recognises the opportunity that this anniversary offers the Government to engage with global …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th March 2018
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE: NAMING AND SHAMING OF NON-COMPLIANT EMPLOYERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to come down hard on businesses that breach the National Minimum Wage; notes that a key plank of the Government's efforts to both raise awareness and discourage such breaches is the naming and shaming of non-compliant businesses by the Department for Business, Energy …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th March 2018
SCOTLAND'S HISTORIC SITES AND THE YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE 2018
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes historic sites across Scotland lowering their drawbridges and opening their gates to young people for just £1 in celebration of the Year of Young People 2018; praises Historic Environment Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland, Historic Houses and Young Scot for working together to offer this …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 26th March 2018
PROFESSIONALISM AND VALUE OF THE BRITISH CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the strength of the UK Civil Service lies in its political impartiality and its responsibility to provide objective advice to Ministers without fear or favour; recognises the contribution civil servants make to the good of the country; further recognises the important role that independent advice …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
13th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd March 2018
ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR WASPI WOMEN LIVING IN THE EU
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that British women who are affected by the WASPI changes to state pension age for women, and who choose to retire in other EU countries, may not be eligible for healthcare in that country; notes that these women are UK citizens who paid UK …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
21st March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st March 2018
ARKLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - UNICEF GOLD RIGHTS RESPECTING SCHOOLS AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the staff and pupils of Arkleston Primary in Renfrew for being the first school in Renfrewshire to achieve the UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting Schools Award; recognises the dedication and hard work of Principal Teacher, Ms Josephine Sanderson, who has helped instil an ethos within the school …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018
RESIDENCY RIGHTS OF PALESTINIANS IN EAST JERUSALEM
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House expresses concern that the Israeli Knesset has passed an amendment to the Entry Into Israel Law 1952 which gives the Interior Ministry unrestricted powers to revoke the residency of Palestinian Jerusalemites; condemns any and all violations of international humanitarian law, specifically the forcible transfer and deportation of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
16th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 16th March 2018
RENFREWSHIRE PROVOST AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates all the nominees and award winners at the Renfrewshire Provost Community Awards at a ceremony held on 9 March 2018;·notes that over 70 nominations had been submitted, highlighting the range of fantastic work being done in Renfrewshire by committed individuals; welcomes the fact that nine-year-old Ruairidh …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
CAROLINE THOMSON LEGACY FUND
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes a £10,000 donation from the Caring and Sharing Shop Inverness in allowing Connecting Carers to set up the Caroline Thomson Legacy Fund; notes that this fund aims to give carers a better life, through enabling these often unsung heroes to take a short break for a …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
BIRCHWOOD HIGHLAND RECOVERY CENTRE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Scotland's first and only mental health residential recovery centre in Inverness on the recent celebration of its 10th anniversary; notes that the 23-bed facility is owned and operated by local mental health charity Birchwood Highland; commends the hard work of their staff over the past 10 …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
AUGMENTED REALITY APP
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the new Highlandar Legends augmented reality app funded by the Inverness City Region Deal and Inverness Common Good fund; recognises that this free app will launch in the spring and will be a great asset to the city centre by providing a fun and easy way …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
LANGUAGE DIVERSITY IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House deeply regrets the comments made by Dame Louise Casey calling on the Government to set a target date for everyone in the UK to speak English; notes that English is not the only official language of the UK; recognises the place of Welsh, Gaelic, Scots, Irish Scots, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
COLOMBIAN CIVIL SOCIETY LEADER KILLINGS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House expresses concern and alarm at the ongoing killing of Colombian civil society leaders; 222 in the 15 months after the signing of the Colombian peace agreement and the murder of 38 former combatants of the FARC during the same period; is concerned about the climate for all …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
EUROPEAN UNION CITIZENSHIP
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes its unanimous approval of the Motion in the name if Plaid Cymru on 7 March 2018 that it supports the maintenance of EU citizenship rights for Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish and English citizens; further notes that the range of rights and protections afforded to individuals as …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
12th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
ANNIVERSARY OF CHEMICAL ATTACK ON HALABJA
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House, in line with its decision of 28 February 2013 to formally recognise the genocide carried out against the Kurds in Iraq, marks the 30th anniversary of the chemical attack on the town of Halabja and the wider Anfal genocide; notes that up to 200,000 people were murdered …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
FRIENDS OF MARYHILL PARK WINDOW WANDERLAND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House applauds Friends of Maryhill Park for organising activities to promote its forthcoming Window Wanderland, including a Window Wanderland Workshop, to help residents of Maryhill Park prepare for the event on 10 March 2018; commends the group's efforts to prepare for the event, including cleaning the local area …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION OF STAFF OF THE HOUSE
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House applauds the outstanding service given by the staff of the House; specifically recognises the dedication over 40 years by Phil Short, Les Stockwell, Mike King and Ron Lucken; notes that all four attended Scott Lidgett School in Drummond Road, Bermondsey in the same year together and began …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
ANNIVERSARY OF THE START OF THE 1984-85 MINERS' STRIKE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House remembers the start of the miners' strike in March 1984 when five pits were announced for closure as part of the Government's restructuring of the coal industry; acknowledges the hardship and struggle endured by the miners and their families who faced losing their livelihoods; notes that the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2018 AND RECOGNITION OF ENSAF HAIDAR
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2018; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the world; recognises the role of the Saudi Arabian-Canadian human rights activist Ensaf Haidar, president of the Raif Badawi Foundation …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
CHANGING PLACES TOILETS
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House notes the difficulty faced by disabled people who are unable to use standard accessible toilets in public places; understands the impact this has on the ability of many people to carry out day-to-day tasks outside of the home; is aware that Changing Places toilets would enable over …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2018
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2018 on 13 March 2018 at the House and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a better understanding …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION (EAST RENFREWSHIRE)
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Nikki Manson of Giffnock North Athletic Club for being selected to represent Scotland in the high jump in the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018; notes that Nikki celebrated her Gold Cost selection by clearing 1.9 metres to set a new Scottish indoor record; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
6th March 2018
65 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Conservative: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
LAUNCH OF THE WYNDFORD HERITAGE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Wyndford Heritage Project during March 2018 in Maryhill Burgh Hall marking the beginning of a year-long project to preserve the heritage of Maryhill Barracks and the Wyndford Estate; recognises that the project will help capture precious lived experiences of the past, gather …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
HELENSBURGH HEROES CENTRE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates everyone involved in the recent opening of the Helensburgh Heroes Centre, a centre that recognises and celebrates the enormous contribution made by the people of Helensburgh and the surrounding district in areas as diverse as television, sport, music, science, art, politics, literature, architecture and film-making, including …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
SMILEAWI DENTAL CHARITY IN MALAWI
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commends the great work of Vicky and Nigel Milne of the the Hollies Dental Practice in Dunoon who have since 2012 been providing voluntary dental services to the people of Malawi and who in 2016 founded Smileawi, a charity dedicated to bringing treatment and pain relief to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
DIESEL CARS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes the German Federal Administrative Court's decision that cities in Germany will be allowed to ban older diesel vehicles from some areas; recognises the polluting impact that diesel cars have on the environment; acknowledges diesel emissions contain nitrogen oxides which can cause respiratory disease and is an …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
5th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
WINTER STORMS AND THE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the dedicated emergency service workers and public sector workers who battled through recent heavy snow, and Storm Emma, to continue to provide invaluable care and support to communities; further recognises all the voluntary services and charities, such as mountain rescue teams, who …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
1st March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 15th March 2018
NICURAGUAN INVESTMENT CONDITIONALITY ACT
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House is extremely concerned by US proposals to implement sanctions against Nicaragua through the so-called NICA Act; believes that, if passed, the Act will serve only to destabilise Nicaragua and further impoverish what is already the second poorest country in the Western hemisphere; further believes that the proposed …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
28th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
SIMEON ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Simeon Andrews, whose advice and assistance has proved invaluable to so many Labour movement comrades and Parliamentary colleagues; pays tribute to his success in creating and co-ordinating several union parliamentary groups and cross-party groups; notes his earlier achievements …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
THE TRADITION OF THE EISTEDDFOD AROUND THE WORLD
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House recognises the proud Welsh tradition of the Eisteddfod, a grand community festival and competition of art, poetry, music, and theatre that dates back to the twelfth century; admires the members of the Welsh diaspora who have brought this cultural jewel to countries all around the world and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
TROSSACHS SEARCH AND RESCUE
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House notes that Taz, a search and rescue border collie, has been given a national award at the Kennel Club in London for the work he did searching for survivors in the Clutha Pub helicopter crash in November 2013; further notes that Taz works alongside fellow rescue dogs …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2018
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2 March 2018 is Big Yellow Friday; congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern that every week 20 children in the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th March 2018
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the lack of long-term support offered to victims of modern slavery; recognises the risk of victims being re-trafficked if they do not have a secure pathway to adequate levels of support, including a period of leave to remain; regrets the missed opportunities to convict more perpetrators …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
14th December 2017
92 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 10
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th March 2018
UNIVERSAL CREDIT SPLIT PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes that the charities Women's Aid, Child Poverty Action Group, Surviving Economic Abuse and the Women's Budget Group have expressed concern regarding paying the combined universal credit payment of a couple into a single bank account; believes that paying recipient couples one joint payment, rather than individually, …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 20
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th March 2018
SCOTTISH RETAIL CONSORTIUM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the work of the members of the Scottish Retail Consortium in raising money for charity and good causes; congratulates it on raising a sum of over £16 million in 2017; notes that shops and stores across the country raise money for charity through means of donations, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Monday 26 February to Sunday 4 March 2018 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week; acknowledges the work done to highlight the condition; is concerned that on average almost three years elapses before help is sought; and commends the objective this year of the Why Wait? question …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
GENDER-NEUTRAL SCHOOL UNIFORMS
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House notes that the adoption of a gender-neutral school uniform policy creates an environment in which everyone is accepted and students are not labelled by the clothing they wear; welcomes the growing trend toward gender-neutral uniform policies; further welcomes that over 150 schools in the UK have already …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
MARY BARBOUR STATUE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates everyone involved with the campaign to establish a permanent memorial to the pioneering community activist, Mary Barbour; notes the tireless efforts of the Remember Mary Barbour Association (RMBA), which worked hard to raise over £110,000 for a statue to honour of one of Glasgow's first women …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
G51 PARKING GROUP
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the G51 Parking Group on its hard fought and successful campaign against the unwanted imposition of resident parking charges in the vicinity of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital; commends the hard work, persistence and determination of the community in pursuing this issue despite the many obstacles and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
LAUNCH OF THE SCOTLAND DECLARATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Scotland Declaration on Human Rights which took place on 19 February 2018 at Glasgow Women's Library; notes that 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the UN General Assembly in Paris; further notes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
STRATHBUNGO WINDOW WANDERLAND 2018
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the residents of Strathbungo on holding their second annual Window Wanderland event on 24 February 2018; notes that their event was inspired by the original event in Bristol and Bishopston in 2015; appreciates the artistic efforts of residents to turn the windows of their homes and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
MARTIN GRIFFITH'S APPOINTMENT AS UN SPECIAL ENVOY TO YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the appointment of Martin Griffths to the position of UN Special Envoy to Yemen; recognises the vast experience that Martin has acquired over years of service developing political dialogue between governments and insurgents in a range of countries across Asia, Africa and Europe; notes that the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
SELF-DETERMINATION FOR A DISTINCT COLONY OF THE CROWN NORFOLK ISLAND
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the right of self-determination of Norfolk Island, which was until recently a limited self-governing territory attached initially to the UK and then to Australia, but was always a distinct colony of the British crown; calls for the self-determination of Norfolk Island in line with the UN …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
27th February 2018
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
POLITICAL PRISONERS IN SPAIN AND GUARDIOLA
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates Manchester City FC manager Pep Guardiola, not only on winning the League Cup in England, but in wearing the Yellow Ribbon in support of the political prisoners that are within the European Union, held in the jails of Spain; underlining that political prisoners in the EU …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
26th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
EXTENSION OF THE BLOCKADE ON KURDISTANI AIRPORTS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is outraged that the Iraqi Prime Minister has extended the five month blockade on international flights to and from the Kurdistan Region for at least another three months; recognises that this needless blockade is obstructing those who want to travel abroad for medical, family or commercial reasons …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
26th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
PLASTIC FREE CAMPAIGN IN NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the campaign by Clean Coast Outer Hebrides aimed at encouraging our shores to become plastic free and encourages those using our shores to reduce their plastic usage and dumping; praises the good work they and other groups and individuals are doing across the Western Isles and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
DISABILITY RIGHTS COMMISSION
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the work undertaken by the Disability Rights Commission, an independent body set up by the Government to help secure civil rights for disabled people; recognises disabled people still face difficulties accessing public buildings; encourages smaller firms to seek expert advice on how to meet the needs …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
23rd February 2018
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PASSION4FUSION
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Passion4Fusion (P4F) for receiving a grant of £45,225 from Young Start; acknowledges the support P4F provides to ethnic and cultural minorities to play an active and confident role of citizenship within the community; welcomes the role Young Start plays by creating opportunities for children and young …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
22nd February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
HMRC CLOSURE IN EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House declares that the proposed closure of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in East Kilbride will be damaging to the South Lanarkshire economy and staff; notes that an estimated over 2,000 jobs are threatened by the proposed closure; observes that the closure will be most detrimental to those …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
22nd February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
SPANISH THREAT OF DIRECT RULE ON LANGUAGE IN CATALONIA
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House condemns the Spanish Government's plans to impose direct rule over language provision in Catalonian schools; recognises that Catalonia is an autonomous self-governing community and reserves the right to ensure Catalan is the working language used in its schools; rejects the Spanish Government's plans which would divide Catalonian …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
21st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
YOUNG PEOPLE'S RIGHTS AND BREXIT
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Youth Parliament on the launch of its campaign on young people's rights, Right Here, Right Now; notes that the members of the Scottish Youth Parliament consulted with over 5,000 young people before it selected its annual campaign topic; welcomes the publication of its Rights …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2018
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YOUNG START GRANT FOR PARKHEAD CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Parkhead Citizens Advice Bureau on being awarded a Young Start grant of £24,424 from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges that this funding will be used to train and support a team of young volunteers who will provide information and support on key issues, such as benefits, …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2018
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WAID ACADEMY ECO-SCHOOLS SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates staff and pupils of Waid Academy, Anstruther, on their commitment to Scotland's Eco-Schools Programme; recognises that the school earned its first green flag in 2005 and throughout the last 12 years has developed school policies that benefit the environment; notes that the committee, led by Mrs …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
150TH OPEN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the decision by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews to stage the 150th Open at St Andrews from 11 to 18 July 2021; notes that this will be the 30th time that The Open has been played over the historic Old Course, which …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
YEAR OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the Year of Young People (YoYP) 2018 which aims to inspire Scotland through its young people, in celebrating their achievements, valuing their contribution to communities and creating new opportunities for them to shine locally, nationally and globally; notes YoYP 2018 activities and events are focusing on …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
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BABYSITTER OF THE YEAR IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Shabeena Hussain of Giffnock who has been named the best babysitter in Scotland; notes that Shabeena won the top regional title as part of Childcare.co.uk's inaugural Babysitter of the Year awards; acknowledges that during January the online childcare platform asked its members to vote for their …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 1
20th February 2018
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SALLY WILLIAMS 40 YEARS AT TOLLCROSS MCVITIE'S
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Sally Williams on a successful 40 years working in Tollcross McVitie's factory in Glasgow East constituency; commends her for her dedication to the company and her work which saw her start her career as a packer and work her way up to Process Operator; praises her …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
ASMA JAHANGIR
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House mourns and pays its respects on the death of Asma Jahangir, the brave and remarkable Pakistani rights activist, staunch defender of the rule of law and fearless critic of military interference in politics; notes her reputation for speaking truth to power and defending the weak and marginalised, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
KILLIECRANKIE BATTLEFIELD SITE
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House believes that the UK's historic battlefield sites should be preserved and celebrated as part of national culture; recognises the importance and significance of the battlefield site at Killiecrankie and its iconic place in Scotland's history; notes that this was the first battle of the Jacobite wars in …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
MS ASMA JAHANGIR
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its regret and sadness over the tragic loss of advocate Ms Asma Jahangir, the renowned human rights lawyer, consistent opponent of religious hatred and fearless champion of the downtrodden people, including the religious minorities of Pakistan; commends her courageous work for justice and equality over many …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
IMPACT OF LINK DECISION TO REDUCE THE ATM INTERCHANGE FEE
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House celebrates the long-standing availability of free-to-access cash in the UK and the positive impact the availability of cash has on local businesses, high street shops and consumers, especially in rural areas; recognises that the long term sustainability of the existing free-to-access cash network is now under threat, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
NEW FORT WILLIAM ALLOY WHEELS FACTORY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Highland Council in granting permission for the building of a new factory by GFG Alliance, Liberty British Aluminium which will create 400 new jobs through the production of up to two million alloy wheels each year for the automotive industry; further welcomes …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
BRITTLE BONES SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the Brittle Bone Society on 50 years of hard work supporting and cooperating with healthcare professionals across the UK; further congratulates Margaret Grant MBE from Dundee who was born with the genetic condition of Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) and founded the charity in Dundee in 1968; notes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
ASW STEELWORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the promise made to the ASW steelworkers to guarantee compensation for pensions that were lost at the time their firm went bust; recognises that in decades of work they paid for 100 per cent of their pensions; further notes that in 2007, those workers agreed to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
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WORKING GROUP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House endorses the recommendations of the Working Group on an lndependent Complaints and Grievance Policy; and asks the House of Commons Commission to authorise House officials, reporting regularly to a steering group of hon. Members and others, to undertake the work necessary to establish a behaviour code for …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
7th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
NEW QUAY'S ALL-WEATHER LIFEBOAT
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House commends the staff and volunteers of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for their life-saving work around the coast and at sea; is disappointed by the decision to downgrade the all-weather lifeboat provision at New Quay; is concerned that this decision is contrary to the RNLl's core …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
7th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
PHYSICAL DISABILITY RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Alex Sobel (Labour (Co-op) - Leeds Central and Headingley)
That this House welcomes the UK’s first ever Physical Disability Rugby League match between Warrington Wolves and Leeds Rhinos, which took place at Warrington's Victoria Park Asics Stadium on 4 February 2018; congratulates all those who took part, including The Last Leg's Adam Hills and Alex Brooker who went head …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
EAST COAST MAINLINE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that Virgin-Stagecoach who operate East Coast mainline railway are in breach of financial covenants and will shortly be unable to continue to provide this service; further notes that this is the third time a private operator has failed to live up to its commitments on this …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
7th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 28th February 2018
TOURISM IN EDINBURGH
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the five per cent increase in visitors to Scotland in 2017; notes that five of the top 10 attractions are in Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Zoo in Edinburgh West constituency; congratulates Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Bus Tours, Royal Yacht Britannia and the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre on the …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th February 2018
CAPITA AND THE PRIVATISATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes with concern the profit warning, mounting debts and massive pension deficit of outsourcing giant Capita, a company in whose hands the Government has left the handling of personal independence payments (PIP) for millions of citizens across the UK; acknowledges the dangerous complications this may cause to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
26th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 26th February 2018
SCOTLAND'S CALCUTTA CUP WIN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland Rugby team on an historic 25-13 Calcutta Cup victory over England that was full of flair, fight and finesse; recognises the fantastic work done by Gregor Townsend and his entire coaching staff; commends captain John Barclay and his entire pack for the huge effort …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
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HARRY LOVETT SELECTION FOR GB 2019 SPECIAL OLYMPIC TEAM
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Harry Lovett on his selection to represent Team GB in the Judo Championship at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi; notes that 7,000 athletes from across the world will compete at the World Games, including 129 athletes from Team GB; recognises that this …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
ICE FACTOR GROUP AND THE CELEBRATING SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Ice Factor Group, the owner of Braehead's Snow Factory in Renfrew and Ice Factor in Kinlochleven, on being named as the Best Digital Business of the year in the Scottish section of the Federation of Small Business's (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018; notes that …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
DEDICATION OF CARRIAGE GATES TO PC KEITH PALMER
Tabled by:
Matt Western (Labour - Warwick and Leamington)
That this House believes that the Carriage Gates should be named the Palmer Gates, to commemorate the life and professional service of PC Keith Palmer and to mark his gallantry and ultimate sacrifice in putting his life before those he courageously sought to defend; acknowledges its profound gratitude to PC …
133 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Conservative: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
6th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CHEMICAL WEAPONS ATTACKS IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is dismayed by continuing chemical weapons attacks in Syria, and the devastating effects on civilians; is very concerned that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, which investigated such attacks in Syria, was disbanded at the end of last year, following Russia's …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST THE USE OF CHILD SOLDIERS 2018
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers on 12 February 2018; understands that fewer than 20 countries worldwide still allow their armed forces to recruit young people aged 16; further understands that the UK is the only country in Europe and the only Permanent Member …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
5th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION FOR UMBRELLA MOVEMENT
Tabled by:
Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House welcomes the nomination of Joshua Wong, Nathan Law, Alex Chow and the entire pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong, known collectively as the Umbrella Movement, for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of their peaceful efforts to defend basic freedoms, strengthen democracy and protect autonomy for Hong …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
REPEAL OF THE VAGRANCY ACT 1824
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House expresses grave concern over the continuing use of the Vagrancy Act 1824 to criminalise homeless people who are rough sleeping; notes with concern that this Dickensian law was used 1,810 times in 2016-17; welcomes that this Act is no longer in force in Scotland and Northern Ireland; …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
PALESTINIAN FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) in continuing to support Palestinian firefighters from the Occupied Territories of the West Bank; notes that the FBU has recently facilitated the training of firefighters from the municipality of Hebron and will soon welcome firefighters from Ramallah …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF DAVID NELSON, GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House sends its condolences following the tragic and untimely passing of David Nelson, known as Davie to his friends, a tireless campaigner for the people of Glenrothes and Auchmuty; notes Davie's courageous campaigns against social injustice from the Poll Tax in the 1980s to the so-called bedroom tax …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
1st February 2018
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NEVIS BAKERY, FORT WILLIAM, AND THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL PIE COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the family-owned Nevis Bakery in Fort William on its recent success in the Scottish National Pie Competition, where its mince and onion bridie gained the Diamond Award against competition from all over the country; further congratulates the Bakery on its additional success of gaining a Gold …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
TRADE RELATIONS WITH SUDAN
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the Government's promotion of trade links with Sudan as shown by the support for the UK-Sudan Trade and Investment Forum in London on 12 December 2017; notes that Sudan ranks 170th out of 176 countries on Transparency lnternational’s Global Corruption Index; acknowledges that severe …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SITUATION IN THE KURDISTAN REGION IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is cautiously optimistic about the prospects of dialogue between the Kurdistan Region in Iraq and the federal Government of Iraq on opening Kurdistan's airports, which have been blockaded since September 2017, and reaching a sustainable settlement based on full implementation of the Iraqi constitution; applauds the KRG …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CONTINUING SUPPORT FOR ERASMUS+
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House welcomes statements from the Government that there will be continued involvement in the Erasmus+ programme up to 2020; notes that 600,000 people from the UK have gone abroad to study, train or volunteer in the last 30 years due to this program and its predecessors; further notes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
31st January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SCOTTISH SCHOOLS' YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Emma Kirby of Eastwood High School in Newton Mearns on winning an award at this year's Scottish Schools' Young Writer of the Year competition; notes that the competition was organised by the Institute of Contemporary Scotland in association with the Young Programme charity and was open …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
THE MUIRHEAD RINK
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Muirhead Rink on being selected to represent Team GB in curling at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, which take place in February 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea; acknowledges the strong Scottish representation in Team GB; recognises the bronze medals the Muirhead Rink won in 2014 …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
31st January 2018
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CURRENT SITUATION IN AFRIN, SYRIA
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned about the current situation of the people of Afrin, who have been subjected to Turkish Government aggression; notes that Afrin has been one of the more stable parts of Syria and that it has become a destination for hundreds of refugees from many cities …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
VOTES AT 16
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House welcomes proposals by the Welsh Government to lower the voting age to 16 in order to allow 16 and 17-year olds to vote in council elections in Wales; believes that this will increase political engagement and participation among young people as has already been demonstrated in Scotland; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
TURKEY'S WAR ON AFRIN
Tabled by:
Chris Williamson (Independent - Derby North)
That this House strongly condemns Turkey's unprovoked, aggressive airstrikes on Afrin, a Kurdish canton in Northern Syria, resulting in deaths and injuries of civilians; notes that initiating a military attack on a country that has not attacked you constitutes a war crime; understands that neither Afrin canton, nor any other …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
KURDISH PROGRESS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House acknowledges the work of Kurdish Progress in providing a forum for discussing political, economic and social developments of Kurdish people in the UK and the wider Kurdistan region; welcomes Kurdish Progress's aim to improve the foundation of Kurdish people within British society; and calls on the Government …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
VISITOR VISAS FOR PEOPLE FROM INDIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the announcement of the doubling of UK exports to India, increasing trade and developing economic relations; acknowledges the importance of the UK and India's long-term historical, cultural and business ties, and celebrates the positive relationship between the two countries; notes that the Government's hosting of the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CHILDREN'S SCREEN USE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the British Psychological Society's published guidance on Children, adolescents and screen use earlier this month; acknowledges much of the evidence for the negative effects of screen use in children and teenagers is not based on robust enough science; further notes the misunderstanding around appropriate screen use …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
TURKISH OFFENSIVE IN AFRIN
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the Turkish Army's ground offensive against Syrian Kurds in Afrin; deplores the brutal attacks which have killed civilians as well as fighters from both sides and displaced·an estimated 5,000 people; notes the invaluable support the Kurdish forces provided and continue to provide in the fight against …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
AWARD OF ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Guy Clark on being awarded the Royal Victorian Order; notes that for the past 11 years Mr Clark has served as Lord Lieutenant of Renfrewshire; acknowledges that this is one of the highest honours in the UK and that Mr Clark has used the role to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
29th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
LIFE AFTER WAR - FILM BY WAYNE SHARROCKS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House supports the work of Wayne Sharrocks who campaigns on the issues of mental health in the Armed Forces and the dangers of enlisting at age 16; notes that mental health disorders among the UK Armed Forces have increased by 78 per cent since 2007; further notes Wayne's …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
29th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SOUP STOP, BARRHEAD
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Soup Stop, based at Bourock Parish Church in Barrhead, who will celebrate its10th anniversary this year; notes that Soup Stop, which serves broth and beverages, will support a new charity in each month of 2018; acknowledges that the charity had raised more than £70,000 for good …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
25th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
COLLECTING DATA ON ELECTION CANDIDATE DIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Bernard Jenkin (Conservative - Harwich and North Essex)
That this House notes with concern that Section 106 of the Equality Act 2010 is yet to be commenced; acknowledges that this legislation would require political parties to monitor the diversity of their election candidates; regrets that Section 106 does not cover local government elections, that there is no transparency …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
GLASGOW - A TOP 10 PLACE TO GO IN 2018
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow has made this year's The New York Times Annual Places to Go List, coming in at 10th place out of 52 global destinations; understands that The New York Times praised the range of culinary options on offer, including the wide range of wallet friendly …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF MAY ISLAND
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 100th anniversary of The Battle of May Island during which five accidental collisions occurred near the island between eight Royal Navy vessels on their way from Rosyth to fleet exercises in the North Sea on the misty night on 31 January 1918; further notes the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
REGEN FX YOUTH TRUST
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Regen: FX Youth Trust on securing £143,387 National Lottery funding from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland, Our Place; acknowledges the group's aims to identify, design and deliver new and innovative solutions to ease youth poverty; celebrates the group's endeavours to empower communities by training and supporting …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
STONEWALL'S LGBT IN BRITAIN: TRANS REPORT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes the publication of Stonewall's LGBT in Britain: Trans Report and its findings on continued discrimination, violence and exclusion currently experienced by trans people in the UK; recognises the disproportionate volume of hate crimes because of gender identity, with two in five trans people, 41 per cent, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
KYLE WADDELL AND THE 2018 WINTER OLYMPICS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Kyle Waddell on being selected to represent Team GB in curling at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games which take place in February 2018; acknowledges that Kyle will go the Games with the best possible support, having been funded by UK Sport as a member of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF CELTIC CONNECTIONS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's annual Celtic Connections festival as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018; notes that the festival, which began in 1994 based in Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall attracting around 32,000 visitors, now extends to over 300 events in 28 venues, including the SSE Hydro, and has …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
MURDER OF THE MALTESE INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, who was killed by a car bomb on 16 October 2017; notes that 24 January 2018 marks 100 days since her murder; commends her courageous reporting exposing corruption in Malta and throughout Europe, notably her work on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
EDINBURGH AIRPORT AUTISM FRIENDLY AWARD
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House warmly welcomes Edinburgh Airport being awarded the Autism Friendly Award for its accessible and supportive environment for passengers with autism; recognises the extra training for staff to help those with additional needs; acknowledges that airports can be extremely daunting places for people with autism; and calls on …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
CANTRAYBRIDGE COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Cantraybridge College on its recent success in winning a grant of £32,000 from the Royal Bank of Scotland Skills and Opportunities fund; recognises the grant will allow the college to provide training and support to 24 young people with learning disabilities and autism, thus allowing them …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
DRAKIES PRIMARY SCHOOL, INVERNESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the outstanding teachers at Drakies Primary School, Inverness in its efforts to empower and celebrate diversity and difference with its pupils through singing This Is Me from the recent film The Greatest Showman; notes that internationally renowned actor Hugh Jackman recognised their efforts, describing them as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
AWARDS FOR INVERNESS BUSINESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the recent success of 22 Inverness-based businesses at the Best Bar None Awards 2017; notes that 17 of these businesses received a gold level accreditation; congratulates Inverness BID on organising and running another successful event; and wishes all successful businesses good luck at the national awards …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
FRIENDS AGAINST SCAMS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports National Trading Standards' campaign, Friends Against Scams, which seeks to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams; understands that scams affect the lives of millions of people across the UK and that postal, telephone and doorstep scams are often targeted specifically at disadvantaged consumers …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
INVERNESS TO AMSTERDAM AIR LINK
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the addition of a bigger aircraft on the Inverness air link with Amsterdam due to its surging popularity; notes the increase in frequency of flights during peak months to two daily flights; recognises this as a clear indication of the growing attraction of the area for …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
LEONARD CHESHIRE DISABILITY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Leonard Cheshire Disability on becoming the first charity in Scotland to achieve the coveted Investors in People Platinum Award; understands that the charity also achieved Gold Standard in the Investors in Young People Good Practice Award and the Investors in Health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
22nd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
AGENCY WORKERS AND THE SWEDISH DEROGATION
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that thousands of agency workers in the UK are being employed on Pay between assignment contracts, denying them equal treatment with permanent staff under the Swedish derogation to the Agency Workers Regulations; further notes that this has allowed a hugely profitable company like BT to bring …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 45
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
EXPEDITION ICE MAIDEN
Tabled by:
James Gray (Conservative - North Wiltshire)
That this House congratulates the Ice Maiden team for successfully crossing Antarctica unsupported, towing sledges by muscle-power alone over more than 1,000 miles in one of the world's most extreme and hostile environments, and arriving two days ahead of schedule on 20 January 2018; notes that this is the first …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
22nd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
INSURANCE COVER FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern evidence revealed by The Guardian newspaper of people with mental health problems being denied access to insurance, including life insurance; further notes that while some people who have suffered from mental health conditions are charged high premiums for insurance, others are refused cover altogether; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
22nd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
MORATORIUM ON FRACKING
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the National Grid's figures showing that 2017 was the greenest year in history in terms of generated electricity; expresses concern that despite the increase in renewable energy, fracking for shale gas is still being considered despite the viable renewable alternatives that are available; regrets that the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
19th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
SENTENCE OF AFGAN MUKHTARLI
Tabled by:
Lord Austin of Dudley (Non-affiliated - Dudley North)
That this House deplores the six year prison term imposed by a court in Azerbaijan on the investigative journalist Afgan Mukhtarli, who was kidnapped in Georgia on 29 May 2017, and held in prison for six months before being brought to trial; notes that as an act of additional cruelty, …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
18th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
HIV AND UK AVIATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the decision by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to allow applications for Class 1 Medical Certificates to people living with HIV, which previously prevented otherwise capable pilots from taking up employment as Commercial Airline Pilots; recognises the medical evidence that was being used to justify the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
19th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
MUMIA ABU-JAMAL AND INSTITUTIONAL RACISM IN THE US
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes that journalist and black political rights activist Mumia Abu-Jamal has been wrongly imprisoned and should be released from his decades-long incarceration in Pennsylvania; further believes that there is widespread evidence of police, prosecutorial and judicial misconduct and that Abu-Jamal's incarceration has led to severe life-threatening illness; …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
18th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE IN HONDURAS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned by reports of electoral fraud and violence in Honduras following Presidential elections which re-elected President Juan Orlando on 26 November 2017; notes the Organization of American States called for fresh elections in Honduras, hours after the poll with its Secretary General Luis Almagro stating the …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
18th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
HOME START ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Home Start Aberdeen on reaching its 30th anniversary; notes that it provides 27,500 hours of support for 230 families and 360 children in Aberdeen each year; recognises Home Start has grown from 15 volunteers into one of the UK's largest initiatives in recent years, with over …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
18th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2018
EAST RENFREWSHIRE ATHLETES COMMONWEALTH GAMES SELECTION
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eastwood High School pupil Erin Wallace who will join Team Scotland to compete in the Triathlon Mixed Team Relay event in the 2018 Commonwealth Games; acknowledges that Erin's selection followed a successful season in which she finished 3rd in the Junior Super Series and 2nd in …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
17th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
APPRENTICES IN THE HIGHLANDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Inverness-based NES (North Electrical Services) Ltd on the news that the company will see another four new trainees join its successful apprenticeship scheme, in this, Scotland's year of young people; in doing so recognises NES's ongoing commitment to developing young people; and welcomes its planned expansion …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th January 2018
7 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
17th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
FUNDING FOR THE WORK OF UNWRA IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Richard Burden (Labour - Birmingham, Northfield)
That this House is appalled by the announcement by the US Administration that it is to cut its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency by more than half; notes that this decision threatens the human security of millions of Palestinian refugees, including those in need of emergency …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
MR DAVID HASTINGS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House understands that after 10 years in the position as the Chief Executive of Strathleven Regeneration C.I.C., Mr David Hastings has announced his intention to stand down in February 2018; notes that under his tenure the company has surpassed its original target of attracting £60 million of investment …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
GLASGOW EAST BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Gemma Hamilton, Heather Bailey, Luisa Crawford, Beth Bradnum, Sarah Borland, Amanda Bryce, Anne Rushent, Lesley Rankin, Gemma Smith, Stacey Steele and Hazel Bryson on successfully completing the Breastfeeding Network training programme; praises the organisation and the people involved for promoting the health and nutritional benefits of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
COLLAPSE OF CARILLION
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that the liquidation of Carillion marks the end of the discredited neo liberal economic doctrine initiated by President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher in the 1980s, and slavishly adhered to by successive governments which have privatised public services; notes that this collapse demonstrates that outsourcing essential …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the contributions made by foreign students to the UK’s economy; notes the research carried out by the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways showing that international students bring £20 billion to the UK each year; further notes the role played by universities in promoting …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
ANTARCTIC OCEAN SANCTUARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House urges the Government to fulfil the demands of Greenpeace UK and use its role on the Antarctic Ocean Commission to help build an 1.8 million square kilometre Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary in the continent's Weddell Sea to protect its marine life when the organisations makes its decision in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2018
FOOD TRAIN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply alarmed by the decision of North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership to withdraw the funding of £75,000 from the Food Train North Ayrshire initiative, forcing it to close on 31 March 2018; understands the service has been providing weekly grocery deliveries for vulnerable elderly …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 8th February 2018
HISTORIC TIES BETWEEN SCOTLAND FRANCE AND THE AULD ALLIANCE TROPHY
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House celebrates the historic and continuing ties between Scotland and France; welcomes the creation of the Auld Alliance Trophy to be awarded annually when Scotland and France meet during the Six Nations; commemorates the memories of the 31 Scottish and 22 French international rugby players killed during the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th February 2018
KAYS CURLING STONES
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the manufacturer Kays Curling Stones from Mauchline in Ayrshire, Scotland, the official supplier of granite curling stones to the Winter Olympic Games since 1998; recognises that the 2018 PyeongChang XXIII Winter Olympic Games in South Korea will mark 20 years since Kays Curling were established as …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2018
HITRANS AND THE INTERREF NORTH SEA REGION PROJECT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the ongoing work of HITRANS and the INTERREF North Sea Region Project to promote greener passenger transport and reduce CO2 emissions from remote and rural transport in the North Sea Region; and commends HITRANS on its key work in G-PaTRA to operate an electric bus, as …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2018
KYLE MACKAY AND THE COMMUNITY OF KILTARLITY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the outstanding work of eight-year old Kyle Mackay in his efforts to salt the pavements of his home village Kiltarlity during snow days; notes that he showed overwhelming kindness and compassion in making sure the pavements were salted so nobody would get hurt; recognises the kindness …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st February 2018
ALDI AND THE REAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends Aldi for introducing new, higher rates of pay for its employees; notes that employees outwith London will now be paid the real living wage of £8.75 an hour, deeming Aldi the highest paying supermarket in the UK; further notes that Aldi offer paid breaks, pensions and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
24th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 2018
SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House believes that dogs should not suffer pain during training as it is ineffective and cruel; considers that there is legitimate and growing public concern about the use of electronic shock collars and other forms of electronic training aids that can cause pain or distress to dogs, while …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 2018
CARILLION AND SMALL BUSINESS PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
James Frith (Labour - Bury North)
That this House believes that small businesses must not be punished for the misdeeds of a failed large company; notes that the collapse of Carillion highlights the payment abuse suffered by sub-contractors engaged in the delivery of public contracts for a Prime contractor; further notes that 30-day payment regulations for …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 25th January 2018
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR THE CITIZEN'S THEATRE, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the award of an additional £1.5 million to the Citizen's Theatre from the Scottish Government; understands that this brings the Scottish Government's contribution to the ongoing redevelopment project to £4 million; believes that this funding, along with contribution from the Heritage Lottery Fund of £4.8 million, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
WELSH EU CONTINUITY BILL
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the National Assembly for Wales's unanimous decision on 17 January 2018 to vote in favour of Steffan Lewis AM's Member's legislative proposal to bring forward a Welsh EU Continuity Bill to protect Welsh democracy; notes with alarm that clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill puts …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
NFL LONDON GAMES 2018
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes the announcement that three NFL games will be played in London in October 2018; looks forward to welcoming the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Chargers and Tennessee Titans to the UK; notes that the Eagles, Seahawks and Titans will be making …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
DUMPING OF ISRAELI WASTE IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses deep concern over the allegations raised by the human rights organisation B'Tselem that Palestinian land in the West Bank is being used for the treatment of Israeli waste, including hazardous waste; notes that Israel is using the occupation of the Palestinian Territories to deny the Palestinian …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF GAVIN STAMP
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House sends its condolences following the passing of Gavin Stamp, the founding Chairman of the Alexander Thomson Society; notes Gavin founded the Society in 1991, a memorable event attended by some 400 people on the evening of 9 April 1991; further notes that the gifted historian's efforts in …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
AUCHRANNIE RESORT, ARRAN, EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Auchrannie resort on the Isle of Arran for becoming the first resort of its kind in Scotland to transfer to employee ownership; recognises the fantastic work done by the managing director and chair, Linda Johnston and her late husband lain, who purchased Auchrannie in 1988 and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
TACKLING LONELINESS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House acknowledges the important issue of loneliness and its wide-ranging effects; recognises that a reported 100,000 older people say that they feel lonely often or always, sometimes going an entire month without speaking to anyone; further acknowledges that loneliness can affect anyone regardless of their age or background …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
PROTECTION OF DEVOLUTION SETTLEMENTS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes with alarm the power grab in Clause 11 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and its implications for the devolved administrations; condemns the actions of the Government not to bring forward amendments to Clause 11 of the Bill during its passage through the House; supports the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
DEATH OF CYRILLE REGIS
Tabled by:
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour - West Bromwich East)
That this House notes the passing of footballer Cyrille Regis MBE at the age of 59; recognises his achievements as one of the most talented, dynamic and prolific footballers of the 1970s and 1980s and his huge popularity at the clubs he played at, in particular West Bromwich Albion and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CARILLION LIQUIDATION
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House holds grave concerns for the thousands of Carillion pension scheme members who face a cut to their pensions of at least 10 per cent because of the company's administration; is concerned that the former Carillion Chief Executive is to be rewarded for failure by continuing to receive …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CENSUS 2021 - WELSH LANGUAGE USE OUTSIDE OF WALES
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House understands that the Office for National Statistics has yet to finalise its recommendations for the 2021 Census; notes that, once it has done so, the Government will bring forward a White Paper in 2018 setting out the proposals for the 2021 Census; expresses concern over the UK …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
DEATH SENTENCE VERDICT IN CASE OF HAMED BIN HAYDARA
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes the death sentence verdict in Sana'a on 2 January 2018 in the case of Hamed bin Haydara, a Yemeni Baha'i; observes reports that Mr bin Haydara was convicted on grounds of communication with the international governing body of the Baha'i faith, located in Haifa, Israel and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
AIRLINE CHARGES FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Tabled by:
Lord Brennan of Canton (Labour - Cardiff West)
This House notes with concern that airlines are increasingly requiring musicians to purchase a seat for guitars, and other musical instruments of similar size, or requiring that they be placed in the aircraft hold where temperatures are very low and damage may occur during transit; further notes the campaign led …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
GREATER EASTERHOUSE ALCOHOL AWARENESS PROJECT FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project in Glasgow East on securing funding of £2,580 from the Corra Foundation; notes that this grant goes towards covering the costs of their Women's Project which thanks to this donation has now achieved its target; thanks all the hard working …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
FIRST BUS PRICE INCREASES IN GLASGOW AND THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns First Bus Glasgow's decision to increase single adult tickets on routes by more than 15 per cent; notes with concern the decision taken by First Glasgow to scrap unaccompanied child concession tickets, increase fares for under-16s by 40 per cent; further notes that unemployed passengers have …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
COMMUNITY CONNECT TRUST PEOPLE'S POST CODE LOTTERY FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Connect Community Trust on successfully securing £17,540 in New People's Postcode Lottery funding for their Connecting Through a Menagerie; praises the Trust on the provision of services to meet the demands of the local community over the last 15 years; commends the Trust on raising environmental …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
FUSE YOUTH CAFÉ CORRA FOUNDATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Fuse Youth Café in Shettleston on securing £5,000 in funding from the Corra Foundation; notes that this grant will go towards the salary of a full-time project manager to continue supporting young people up until the age of 25 including support for further education, training, employability …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
YOMO PEER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION PROJECT FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Young Movers (YoMo) on successfully securing £16,000 in New People's Postcode Lottery funding for its Glasgow's Peer Education Accreditation Project; praises YoMo's success in running programmes designed and run by young volunteers; commends YoMo on finding ways to ensure that the young people involved in those …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ENCHANTED TREE NURSERY EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Enchanted Tree Nursery in the Broomhouse area of Glasgow East on securing funding from Glasgow City Council for Early Leaming and Childcare places; notes that that this funding will allow the nursery to offer funded places to parents of children aged three to five; commends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
MACKINTOSH 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates that 7 June 2018 will mark 150 years since the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; appreciates that Mackintosh produced some of the most inventive and innovative art, architecture and design of the 1890s, significantly contributing in close collaboration with his wife Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh to the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ST GEORGE'S AND ST PETER'S COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CORRA FOUNDATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates St George's and St Peter's Community Association on successfully securing £10,000 of National Lottery Awards for Scotland funding, as well as a £4,900 grant from the Corra Foundation; notes that the funding will be used for maintaining weekly indoor and outdoor play sessions for children aged …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
TICTACS NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates TICTACS on successfully securing £10,000 of National Lottery Awards for Scotland funding in order to continue its provision of quality, affordable childcare in Glasgow East; praises TICTAC's dedication to the young people of the Shettleston area by providing after school childcare where it also promotes an …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
SHETTLESTON MEN'S SHED CORRA FOUNDATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Shettleston Men's Shed on being awarded a grant of £3,000 by the Corra Foundation; notes that this funding will be used towards running costs and upkeep of the Men's Shed; commends the organisation for providing workspaces, training, days out and camaraderie two days a week for …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
PROVANHALL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LOTTERY FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Provanhall Housing Association Ltd in Glasgow East on securing £10,000 of National Lottery Awards for Scotland Big Lottery funding; notes that this funding helped to fund a festive event which took place over three weekends, providing markets, entertainment and arts activities to people who visited the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
PAVILION YOUTH CAFÉ CORRA FOUNDATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Pavilion Youth Café in Easterhouse on securing £3,000 in funding from the Corra Foundation; notes that this grant will go towards the salary of a part-time volunteer co-ordinator to support and develop 23 young people from Glasgow East to become peer supporters; praises the organisation …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
LOCHEND COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BIG LOTTERY FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Lochend Community High School in Glasgow East on securing £10,000 in National Lottery Awards for Scotland Big Lottery Funding; notes that this funding will be used to buy a range of outdoor clothing and camping equipment which will enable pupils to undertake the Duke of Edinburgh's …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
PERSECUTION OF KURDISH MPS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses grave concern over the sentencing of elected Kurdish MP Idris Baluken on 4 January 2018 to 16 years and eight months in jail; notes that Mr Baluken has been an elected parliamentarian in Turkey since 2011, and has played an active role as a mediator in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
HELENSLEA COMMUNITY HALL CORRA FOUNDATION FUNDING
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Helenslea Community Hall Committee on being awarded a grant of £4,500 from the Corra foundation; notes that this funding will go toward the salary of a part-time child development worker along with the provision of weekly parent and toddler groups; praises the Community Hall and its …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
OSMAN KAVALA
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House expresses concern regarding the detention of Osman Kavala, a world-known Turkish philanthropist and a civil society activist who studied at the University of Manchester; recognises the work Osman Kavala has done to promote an open and democratic Turkey; notes that thousands of political prisoners have been arrested …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
NEW YEAR'S HONOURS FOR EAST RENFREWSHIRE RESIDENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Shyamal Kanti Sengupta and Summera Naheed Shaheen on their MBEs in the New Year's Honours; notes that Giffnock's Sengupta was awarded his MBE for services to interfaith relations in Renfrewshire and Shaheen from Newton Mearns for her services to business and the community in Glasgow; believes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CARRIE GRACIE AND PAY EQUALITY AT THE BBC
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House believes that the resignation of Carrie Gracie, the former China Editor of the BBC, highlights the anger and frustration of many women journalists at the BBC that a swifter resolution has not been reached to the scourge of unequal pay at our public service broadcaster; notes that …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ATTACK ON CHRISTIANS IN THE METHODIST CHURCH, PAKISTAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the terrorist attack on Christians in the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church, Quetta, Pakistan, on 17 December 2017, when nine innocent worshippers were murdered and over 50 seriously injured; notes that the quick action by the security forces prevented several more casualties; and urges the Government of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
BARRHEAD HIGH JUMPER AND THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Barrhead high jumper, David Smith, on his selection to the Scottish Commonwealth Games Team; understands that the 2018 Commonwealth Games will take place on the Gold Coast in Australia; notes that Mr Smith's selection capped off a successful season in which he won the Scottish Championships …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
MARSHA GLADSTONE, POINTS OF LIGHT OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the recognition of Marsha Gladstone as a Points of Light outstanding volunteer for her work with the Yoni Jesner Foundation; understands that Points of Light was first established in the United States by President George H.W. Bush and introduced into the UK by then Prime Minister …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
MOBILE PHONE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned that consumers are being poorly served by some of the largest mobile phone providers in the UK; notes that customers of some of the largest mobile phone providers are being charged extra for handsets after the costs of these have been paid off as …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
GIFT CARDS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the unfair practice and lack of transparency around expiry dates on gift cards from retailers; urges the Government to take action to introduce greater protections for consumers purchasing and using gift cards, such as banning use-by-dates altogether, or at the very least introducing a minimum five-year …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ANTI-REGIME PROTESTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House supports the right of citizens in Iran to protest; commends the bravery of the thousands of Iranian citizens who have taken to the streets in 20 cities to protest the clerical regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; notes the strong sentiments being expressed against the regime's policies in …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
GLASGOW GIRLS FC 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls FC on the 10th anniversary of its creation when it moved into Budhill Park in Glasgow East; commends it on the provision of football activities to girls aged from 7-years old up to the senior team which plays in the Scottish Women's Premier League …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
NETWORK RAIL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS GLASGOW
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends the generosity of Network Rail which took part in Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas which helped children from disadvantaged backgrounds to enjoy a wonderful Christmas; notes that this generosity was extended to those who had been referred by Glasgow East constituency office; praises it for its thoughtfulness …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
NAE STRAW AT AW CAMPAIGN - SUNNYSIDE AND ULLAPOOL PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends Sunnyside Primary School in Craigend and Ullapool Primary in the Highlands on their Nae Straw At Aw campaign aimed at encouraging individuals and businesses to reduce their use of plastic straws; praises the pupils and staff at the schools for finding creative ways to raise awareness …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ROBERT MURRAY NOMINATION FOR SCOTTISH CARE AWARDS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Senior Care Manager at Greenfield Park Care Home, Robert Murray, on his nomination as one of the finalists for the Scottish Care Awards Leader of the Year; admires his dedication to helping transform the lives of others through his 18-year career at the care home where …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
ASDA FOUNDATION GRANT TO CARWOOD SOCIAL CLUB
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House notes that the Carwood Social Club has been awarded £5,000 from the Asda Foundation Christmas Fund; understands that this grant will allow the Social Club to make better use of the space within the building and continue to serve the community for many years; commends it on …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CENTENARY OF THE EDUCATION (SCOTLAND) ACT 1918
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises that 2018 marks the centenary of the 1918 Education (Scotland) Act, which established in law the principle of state funding for Catholic schools in Scotland; notes the range of celebrations planned by the Scottish Catholic education community to mark the ongoing collaboration between Church and State; …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
APPOINTMENT OF TOBY YOUNG TO THE BOARD OF THE OFFICE OF STUDENTS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the appointment of Toby Young to the Board of the Office of Students; notes the seven principles of public life, including selflessness, integrity, and objectivity, known as the Nolan principles and set out in the Department for Education's application guidelines; considers the stream of sexist, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
GOVAN HIGH SCHOOL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the pupils of Govan High School who held fundraising events including a tea with tombola, packing at Asda and other events to restore the life savings of a Govan pensioner who had been robbed by bogus callers and were able to present him with a cheque …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
SANDWOOD PRIMARY, SUMDOG COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates all the pupils of Sandwood Primary who took part in the UK Festive #Sumdog competition, and in particular recognises an amazing performance by the P7/6 group, finishing as the top school in Scotland and fifth place overall in the UK out of over 4,000 schools that …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CHRISTMAS COLLECTION, ST ANDREWS AND ST NICHOLAS CHURCH
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the sterling work of the 167th Glasgow Company Boys' Brigade, 4th Cardonald Brownies, 5th Cardonald Brownies, and the 3rd Cardonald Girl Guides in collecting gifts for Christmas for local food banks and Children 1st; notes that the hard work and dedication of Rhona Boyle, Stewart Boyle …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
TEA IN THE POT AND WOMEN'S SUPPORT SERVICES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the Tea in the Pot Drop-in and support service based in Govan for its ongoing work to support women to become actively engaged in the community and to enable women to identify and value their skills, experiences and talents, and to feel empowered and confident to …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
POLITICAL INTIMIDATION IN BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is deeply concerned that despite the best efforts of the Bangladesh Government, minorities continue to face systemic harassment and threats to their well-being, livelihood and property and are denied freedom of religious worship in Bangladesh; notes that the experience of previous elections shows that there were attempts …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
COMMUNITY KITCHEN, HILLINGTON
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Community Kitchen run by the Scottish Muslim Police Community Association in Hillington Park Church as a prime example of successful community outreach, which enables diverse members of the local community including refugees and asylum seekers to come together for support and information …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
PRIESTHILL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the Priesthill Community Breakfast organised by the local United Reformed Church and volunteers which set up and runs a community breakfast club in Priesthill and Househillwood, in partnership with the NHS and with funding from Glasgow Community Planning Partnership; notes that the idea is a simple …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
ST ANTHONY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL SALTCOATS, SALTCOATS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates St Anthony's Primary School in Saltcoats on winning the prestigious School Sport Award at the Sunday Mail and sportscotland Scottish Sports Awards, which recognises the outstanding achievements of our sportsmen, women and teams throughout the year; notes the valuable work undertaken by all the finalists in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd January 2018
MARYHILL SONGBOOK
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the volunteers from the Maryhill Heritage Choir on their publication of The Maryhill Songbook which brings together newly-composed music inspired by Victorian era Scots language poems from the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust collection; notes the poetry, relating to Maryhill, was originally published in newspapers and newsletters …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
SAVE OUR SCOTCH CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House acknowledges the on-going campaign Save our Scotch, which is being led by the Unite Union that aims to obtain protection for blended Scotch whisky similar to that of single Malt whisky; notes that under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, Single Malt Scotch Whisky must be bottled in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
GARY KENT'S LONG SERVICE
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates parliamentary staff member, Gary Kent, on 30 years of continuous service during which he played a leading role in opposing terrorism and encouraging peace in Northern Ireland, and helped build relations between the UK and the Kurdistan Region in Iraq.
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
AYRSHIRE INDEPENDENT LIVING NETWORK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Independent Living Network on being awarded Best Disability Group at the inaugural Scottish Diversity Awards, which seek to promote the importance of equality in today's society and recognise our cultural diversity; notes the valuable contribution made by all the finalists; commends the hard work, dedication …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
CONDUCT OF DAVID CAMERON
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that the acceptance of a new job with Chinese interests by the previous Prime Minister David Cameron exposes parliamentarians to accusations of promoting their own financial interests in office in order to benefit from them later with lucrative jobs; recalls that David Cameron resisted all pleas …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
EAST KILBRIDE REVO GOLD AWARD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates the success of East Kilbride's shopping centre in receiving the prestigious Revo Gold Award which recognises outstanding achievement in the UK's retail industry; understands that this undercover shopping centre is the largest in Scotland with over 150 high street retailers; congratulates the development of the state …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd January 2018
COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Tabled by:
Robert Halfon (Conservative - Harlow)
That this House has considered the important role that Community Transport Organisations (CTOs) play in towns across the UK; notes that community transport schemes help social inclusion; recognises that these schemes are primarily used by people who otherwise would not be able to travel; notes the increasing cost pressures on …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2018
LORD CORNET-ELECT, GARY WINNING
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Gary Winning on being selected as Lord Cornet-elect 2018, the traditional flag bearer of the Lanimers celebrations;·recognises Lanark as the only Royal Burgh to continue its charter condition of annual examination of March, or boundary, stones from 1140 to the present day; commends Gary on his …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2018
MACHEN TRUST
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Machen Trust on securing a grant of £5,000 from the Corra Foundation 2017 Awards towards the salary of the full-time Children's Worker to work in Strutherhill and Hareleeshill; acknowledges the work that this group does to encourage, enable and empower young people; and commends the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2018
MILAN LUNCH AND SOCIAL CLUB
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Milan Lunch and Social Club on securing £2,600 from the Corra Foundation 2017 Awards towards running costs of its lunch club; acknowledges the work this group does to support 35 older people from a BAME community by holding a lunch club twice a week; celebrates …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
16th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th January 2018
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ENABLING YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Community Volunteers Enabling Youth Project on securing £5,000 from Corra Foundation 2017 Awards towards the salary of the full-time Befriending Leader; acknowledges that this group recruits, trains and supports volunteer befrienders for vulnerable young people; and celebrates the work this group does to ensure that young …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 15th January 2018
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2018
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2018 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust; further notes that the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 21 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 10
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th January 2018
MEALLAIBH UR NAIDHEACHD - CONGRATULATIONS TO FIFE GAELIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates the Fife Gaelic Development Group winning the Community, Heritage and Tourism Award at the 2017 National Gaelic Awards; commends the efforts of the group in raising the profile of the Gaelic language and culture in Fife; welcomes the boost to Gaelic Language and Culture across Scotland …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
16th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF GUANTÁNAMO BAY CAMP
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes that 11 January 2018 marks the 16th anniversary of the opening of the Guantánamo Bay Prison Camp; further notes that 41 men remain imprisoned at the camp, including five men who were approved for release by the previous US Administration; notes that over half of the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2018
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that childcare vouchers are a widely-used benefit that are popular with parents and employers alike, with more than 60,000 businesses of all sizes offering vouchers to more than 750,000 parents; further notes that, with childcare costs having risen faster than incomes in recent years, a large …
126 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 63
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
9th January 2018
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th January 2018
SOUTH WEST WRITERS GROUP
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the South West Writers Group, based in Shortlees, Kilmarnock, on securing a £3,379 grant from the National Lottery via Creative Scotland; welcomes that this funding is being used to allow people of all ages from East Ayrshire to express their writing abilities via projects that incorporate …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th January 2018
DETENTION OF AHED TAMIMI
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House expresses deep concern that in the early hours of 19 December an Israeli Border Police unit broke into the Tamimi family home during a night raid in Nabi Saleh and arrested 17-year-old Ahed Tamimi, taking her away for interrogation; believes that Ahed is targeted because she is …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
LETHAM KIDS COMMUNITY PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Letham Primary School and Monimal Community Council on establishing the Letham Kids Community Parliament which held its inaugural meeting on 29 November 2017; notes that pupils from primaries four to seven have been learning about democracy and have established this new body as part of their …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
MEXICO'S SECURITY REFORM LAW - LEY DE SEGURIDAD
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House expresses deep concerns about the so-called Security Reform Law - Ley de Seguridad, approved by the Mexican Senate on Friday 15 December 2017; notes the concerns of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Justice Mexico Now, Amnesty and other human rights organisations that this law is …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
EU CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes the vital contribution that EU citizens living in the UK make to our communities and to the UK economy; welcomes confirmation from Government that it will remove comprehensive sickness insurance (CSI) checks for those who are self-sufficient or studying and the genuine and effective work test …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
YEMEN'S 1000 DAY WAR
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises that today marks the 1,000 day anniversary of the beginning of the civil war in Yemen; notes that the war has caused the worst humanitarian crisis of this generation with 80 per cent of Yemen's population requiring urgent humanitarian assistance; further notes that the Saudi Arabian …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
NATIONAL SECURITY AND CAPABILITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House notes the Government's National Security and Capability Review; recognises concerns about the adequacy of the current financial settlement for the Ministry of Defence; urges the Government to undertake a thorough Strategic Defence Review to ensure adequate resources for HM Armed Forces, so that they may safeguard the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING FOR THE CITIZEN'S THEATRE, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Citizen's Theatre has been awarded £4.8 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its ongoing redevelopment project; understands that this award will ensure the preservation of the Citizen's Theatre's status as an outstanding example of original Victorian architecture in Glasgow, whilst adding modern facilities …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
NATIONAL SIKH WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
That this House appreciates the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of Sikh soldiers in service of Great Britain, including during both World Wars, and supports the erection of a permanent national monument in a prime central London location to commemorate and highlight these contributions; notes that for over a decade there …
265 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 167
Conservative: 33
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
18th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
HIGHLAND SUPPORT FOR MIDDLE EAST REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates the many dedicated people in the Highlands who have given up their free time since October 2015, volunteering with The Highlands Support Refugees group in Conan Bridge; notes that they have now sent a total of 104 tonnes of aid from the Highlands for refugees …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
EDDIE STEVENSON
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House welcomes the fundraising efforts of Mr Eddie Stevenson, Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, who has successfully raised over £250,000 for local charities in the last 36 years, with his annual children's Christmas lights display; commends Mr Eddie Stevenson for the outstanding commitment and contribution to local charities each …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
18th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
PARKRUN BEACH BOULEVARD, ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Parkrun Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen on winning the Asda Green Token Giving funding: Aberdeen Beach Local Projects Funding customer vote; recognises Parkrun will allocate this funding to the continuance of the excellent work it currently undertakes in the local community; and commends Parkrun on its continued contribution …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
THE SALVATION ARMY, ABERDEEN CITADEL
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates The Salvation Army Aberdeen Citadel on being awarded a share of the £35,000 donation from The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen Society Widow Fund; notes that charities selected have been chosen for their positive contributions to local communities; and commends the work The Salvation Army Aberdeen …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Apr 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
DISABLED WORKERS AND PRODUCTIVITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House warmly welcomes the Government's commitment, set out in the new employment strategy for disabled people, Improving Lives: the Future of Work, Health and Disability, to see one million more disabled people in work over the next 10 years; shares the Government's belief that the world of work …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
18th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
ARCHWAY RESPITE CARE LTD, ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Archway Respite Care Ltd on being awarded a share of the £35,000 donation from The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen Society Widow Fund; notes that charities selected have been chosen for their positive contributions to local communities; and commends Archway Respite Care Ltd for the excellent …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
14th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
DEMOCRATIC FEDERATION OF NORTHERN SYRIA REPRESENTATION AT PEACE TALKS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the on-going suffering of the Syrian people; notes that, in the statement of UN Security Council Resolution 2254 (2015) which states that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
ROADCHEF EMPLOYEES BENEFIT TRUST (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern that over 200 current and former employees of Roadchef Motorway Services at Harthill, Annandale Water, Bothwell and Hamilton in Scotland are still awaiting a decision from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to repay the Roadchef Employees Benefit Trust the £10 million which was wrongly …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE AND OTHER VULNERABLE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House notes with concern the recent High Court judgment against the Government which found that the Home Office 's redefinition of torture in its flagship Adults at Risk immigration detention policy was unlawful; further notes that Mr Justice Ouseley ruled that the Home Office's decision to narrow the …
131 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 29
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
MIKEYSLINE CHARITY
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the tireless efforts of Ron Williamson who set up the Mikeysline charity in memory of his nephew Michael Williamson; welcomes the opening of The Hive in Inverness, which offers a place for people aged 17 and over to drop into those who are feeling low, depressed …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
14th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2017
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House sends its congratulations to East Renfrewshire's, Kenneth Graham McAlpine, on his success at The Herald's Scottish Family Business Awards 2017; notes with satisfaction that McAlpine's business, of which he is a Director, won Large Scottish Family Business of the Year and the Outstanding Contribution Award, which was …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
TEACHER OF PHYSICS AWARD
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the achievement of Martyn Crawshaw in taking home the Institute of Physics Teacher of Physics Award 2017; notes his outstanding contribution to the teaching of Physics in his role of principal teacher of science in Millburn Academy; further recognises his dedication and enthusiasm as a teacher; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
LOMOND AND HELENSBURGH RUGBY UNDER-18 CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates all the players and coaching staff of Lomond and Helensburgh Rugby team on winning the Scottish Schools' Under-18 Plate when they defeated Marr College by 42 to 29 in a keenly contested final at Murrayfield; acknowledges the enormous contribution made to the team by Head Coach …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
MFR CASH FOR KIDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the contribution of MFR Cash for Kid's Mission Christmas Appeal; notes the generous donations of individuals and businesses alike; and acknowledges the efforts of volunteers at MFR Cash for Kids to ensure that no children wake up on Christmas morning without a present to open.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
BREXIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises the need to maintain and build on food, environmental and public health standards in the UK; notes that these standards have been substantially driven by the EU, and that the UK’s future departure from the EU raises significant questions on the maintenance of these standards in …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
JK ROWLING - COMPANION OF HONOUR
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh author J.K. Rowling on being made a Companion of Honour, recognising her outstanding contribution to literature and culture; notes that the magical world created by Ms Rowling captured the imaginations of children and adults alike, defining childhoods, bringing families together and entertaining people of all …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
PRIME MINISTER'S INVITATION TO THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House congratulates the Prime Minister on her decision to invite the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq to London; believes that the UK is well-placed, thanks to its history with Iraq and Kurdistan and the respect for the UK there, to encourage much needed dialogue on …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
IMPRISONMENT OF UKRAINIANS BY RUSSIAN AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes with concern the imprisonment of Ukrainians by Russian authorities in Crimea and other parts of Ukraine; is concerned by reports that the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine continues to be denied access to Crimea; and urges Russian authorities to ensure free access to international …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
PAISLEY CULTURAL FUTURE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Coventry on being named as the UK City of Culture in 2021; recognises the fantastic and passionate campaign that the town of Paisley led as they attempted to secure this prestigious title; thanks the people of Paisley for getting behind the campaign, including the hard work …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
FALUN GONG AND HARVESTING ORGANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to condemn the persecution of Falun Gong and the crime of harvesting organs from Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience in China.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
QUEEN'S NURSE APPOINTMENTS IN EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire residents, Hilary Alba, Kate McConville and Anne Burns on being awarded the title of Queen's Nurse; notes that this appointment by the Queen's Nursing Institute in Scotland was in recognition of Ms Alba's vital work as a community midwife in the Special Needs in …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
SLAVE TRADE IN LIBYA
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House deplores the actions of those who seek to enslave migrants passing through Libya; condemns in the strongest terms the abhorrent use of auctions to buy and sell slaves; notes with alarm the horror faced by victims of human trafficking and slavery in Libya and the lack of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
SIKH SOLDIERS IN WW1
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, Sikh troops, along with counterparts …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
PARLIAMENTARY AWARDS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes the Christmas Reception for Science and Engineering held on 6 December 2017; congratulates the Royal Society of Biology for its leadership on behalf of the science and engineering community working closely with the Physiological Society, the Institute of Physics, the Council for the Mathematical Sciences, the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
ADOPTION ALLOWANCE FOR SELF EMPLOYED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that people who adopt do so out of love and care and ought to receive parity in financial support to that of birth parents; further recognises that though there is such parity for employees, there is an unjustifiable inequality in financial support for self employed adopters; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
LABOUR MARKET ENFORCEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Middlesex University Business School, Unpaid Britain: wage default in the British labour market, that at least two million workers experience non-payment of wages or holiday pay each year and that those unpaid wages amount to …
73 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
7th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
HEDD WYN COMMEMORATIVE STAMP
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House disagrees with the decision of the Royal Mail not to issue a stamp commemorating the life of Hedd Wyn, Elis Humphrey Evans, the bard who lost his life during the First World War in the battle of Passchendaele in 1917; believes that a stamp of its kind …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
RBS BRANCH CLOSURES IN ARGYLL AND BUTE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House condemns the decision of RBS to close 62 of its branches in Scotland including those in Campbeltown, Rothesay and lnveraray in Argyll and Bute; is deeply worried about the effect such closures will have on our rural communities, many of which will now be left without a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
CENTENARY OF FINNISH INDEPENDENCE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this house congratulates Finland on celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Independence Day on 6 December 2017; recognises the success that Finland has made of its independence; notes that the occasion was commemorated by the Government with a ceremonial session of the Senate of Finland which drafted the declaration …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
CHINESE LABOUR CORPS
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the First World War, pays tribute to the 96,000 men of the Chinese Labour Corps, of whom the first arrived in France in April 1917; notes their extraordinary sacrifices in support of front line allied troops, and that over 2000 died; further notes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
RBS BRANCH CLOSURES IN STRATHAVEN AND LESMAHAGOW
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House is deeply concerned with RBS's plans to close 62 branches in Scotland, including much used branches in Strathaven and Lesmahagow; understands that in many cases these closures will leave towns with no banks; notes that thousands of small businesses still conduct transactions with cash and require accessible …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
HARRIS FARM MEATS AND THE SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Harris Farm Meats on being awarded East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow's Constituency Small Business of the Year Award; notes that Harris Farm Meats is a family run business based in Strathaven; recognises its commitment to the production of high-quality meat based on high animal welfare and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
EPISCOPAL VISIT TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN CALAIS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the visit of Bishop William Nolan, Bishop of Galloway and President of Justice and Peace Scotland and Bishop Paul McAleenan, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster and Lead Bishop for Asylum and Migration to Calais on 28-29 November 2017 as guests of the Maria Skobtsova Catholic Worker House; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
DIALOGUE BETWEEN KURDISTAN REGION AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House is relieved that there has been no armed conflict between the Iraqi Army, its associated Shia militia and the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Peshmerga for some weeks; is disappointed that the federal government in Baghdad has so far refused all the reasonable requests from the KRG, supported …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017
LOW INCOME FAMILIIES TOGETHER IN MUIRHOUSE
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates Low Income Families Together (LIFT) in Muirhouse, Edinburgh, on securing funds to run the project for 15 months; commends its work to help people in the area to access the support they need; and welcomes the current campaign by LIFT and other charities to provide Christmas …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
BLUE BELT CHARTER
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House congratulates Sir David Attenborough and the BBC on the spectacular Blue Planet 2 series; notes that, with the fifth largest marine estate in the world, the UK and its Overseas Territories are custodian to the largest coral atoll on earth, globally significant populations of albatross, whales and …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
CDN COLLEGE AWARDS 2017, WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates West College Scotland on winning the Innovative College Award and the Health Promoting College Award at the prestigious CDN College Awards 2017; acknowledges that the CDN College Awards recognise the talents, skills and achievements of colleges, their staff and learners, and that they showcase the impact …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
ROCCO AWARDS 2017
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates all the award winners and nominees at the 2017 ROCCO awards ceremony; notes that the ROCCOs are the annual business awards for the Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce, with 470 people attending this year's event held at the Normandy Hotel in Renfrew; recognises that this year's event …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
RBS CLOSURES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland to close its branches in Kilbirnie, Saltcoats and Kilwinning; recognises that this follows the closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in West Kilbride, and the closure of bank branches across North Ayrshire and Arran by Clydesdale …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2017 by celebrating the achievements of disabled people across the world; supports the aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and wellbeing of persons with disabilities; further supports the integration of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
4th December 2017
47 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
SREBRENICA GENOCIDE AND THE RATKO MLADIC VERDICT
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the guilty verdict against Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic for directing the Srebrenica genocide; welcomes that Mladic has finally been brought to justice 22 years after the genocide he oversaw from 11 to 22 July 1995; further notes that 8,372 Bosnian Muslim men and boys …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
HONOURING HOLODOMOR COMMEMORATIONS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House recognises the beginning of the 85th anniversary commemorations of the Holodomor famine in Ukraine in 1932 to 1933; commends the work undertaken to honour those who died; notes that up to seven million Ukrainians starved to death; and condemns similar atrocities committed in the 20th century.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017
DEANNA BARRIE
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the fundraising efforts of Deanna Barrie, from Baillieston in Glasgow, who recently and successfully raised more than £1,200 towards her missionary trip to South Africa, scheduled for Summer 2018; commends Miss Barrie, who worships at Easterhouse Parish Church, for her hard work; and wishes her all …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th December 2017
AUCHINLECK ACADEMY WINS RUGBY U16s BOWL
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Academy on lifting the Bowl at the Scottish Schools' Final held at BT Murrayfield on 6 December 2017, beating Oban High School 24-21 in a hard fought game; notes that Auchinleck Academy only became a School of Rugby in 2015; further notes that the school …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th December 2017
KAMES COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises that Sunday 19th November 2017 was the 60th anniversary of the Kames Colliery Disaster that cost the lives of 17 local men, Thomas Burnside aged 58, Thomas Casey aged 18, Alexander Crawford aged 37, John Dalziel aged 34, Timothy Dillon aged 44, Andrew Findlay aged 20, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017
DETENTION OF JAGTAR SINGH JOHAL IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the concerns of Sikh communities across the UK regarding the circumstances of the detention of Jagtar Singh Johal on 4 November 2017 in India; believes that there should be no place for the use of torture or mistreatment anywhere in the world; is concerned about reports …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 27
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th December 2017
DENNY AND DUNIPACE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the staff at Denny and Dunipace Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) on its 40th Anniversary on 13 December 2017; notes that Denny and Dunipace CAB provide free, confidential and independent advice to everyone in the Falkirk area who needs it; recognises the CAB's aims to ensure individuals …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th December 2017
THE NATIONAL MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE FOR SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Government that the £65 million National Manufacturing Institute for Scotland will be based in lnchinnan in Renfrewshire; notes that the partnership between the Scottish Government, Renfrewshire Council and the University of Strathclyde will be an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th December 2017
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND RENFREW TOWN CENTRE CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House criticises the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to close its popular Renfrew town centre bank branch; notes the anger that this decision has caused among the people of Renfrew and the local businesses, particularly as this is a busy branch which has just undergone …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th December 2017
RBS CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House urges the Royal Bank of Scotland to reconsider plans to close its Stobswell branch, after announcing that the bank plans a series of closures across the UK; notes that this is very disappointing news for both customers and particularly for staff who will now be worried about …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th December 2017
RECOGNITION OF JERUSALEM AS THE CAPITAL OF ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with dismay that Donald Trump, President of the USA, has declared that the US has formally recognised Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and that the US Embassy in Israel will relocate from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; further notes that no other country currently has an …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th December 2017
HIGH SCHOOL OF GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the staff and students of the High School of Glasgow on its recognition in The Sunday Times Schools Guide 2018; recognises that the school was ranked as the top Scottish independent secondary school among those following the Scottish examination system; applauds the school's dedication to furthering …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2017
MODEL UNITED NATIONS IN WEST FIFE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the UN Association Scotland on the success of the first ever Model United Nation (MUN) conference for primary schools in Scotland; applauds the effort and enthusiasm shown by the pupils who took part from Cairneyhill, Culross, McLean, Pittencrief and Townhill primary schools; thanks Lord Bruce, who …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th December 2017
LEASEHOLD RESTRICTIONS ON FREEHOLDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned that new build houses are sold as freehold but have leasehold terms, also known as, fleecehold attached in the form of charges, including restrictive covenants on the need to apply for permission and pay a charge for any alterations and extensions, changes that fall …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th December 2017
ROLE OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House joins the Government to express serious concerns over the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) role in human rights violations in Iran and support for terrorism abroad, including destabilising activities in the region and reports of Iran's links and backing of military and proscribed groups; notes that the …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
1st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
COLOMBIAN PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House is alarmed at the growing concern expressed by UN Under-Secretary General Jeffrey Feltman in November 2017 on the state of the implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement; is concerned about the alarming killings of former FARC combatants and social leaders; is further concerned by the damaging changes …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
LOCAL BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House condemns the decision of the majority state-owned RBS Group to close 259 branches, covering its RBS and NatWest brands; notes that those closures bring the total number of local bank branch closures to over 1,000 since 2015; further notes that such closures are expected to result in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
CLOSURE OF RBS AND NATWEST BANK BRANCHES
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House regrets the latest round of proposed RBS and NatWest branch closures across the UK; believes that such closures are damaging to local RBS and NatWest customers, businesses, community groups and the entire local community; and further believes that the public are entitled to expect better from a …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
30th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
DUNCANRIG SECONDARY SCHOOL EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that pupils from East Kilbride's Duncanrig Secondary School returned to Uganda in partnership with the Luwero community project, headed by Pastor Gabriel Kijjambu; notes that 2017 marks the 13th year of Duncanrig's association with Luwero; further notes that the group of 16 sixth years and four …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
LOCH NESS BAKERY HELPING CHARITY FUNDRAISING
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House acknowledges East Kilbride-based food producer Loch Ness Bakery, which has been awarded a contract to stock its new product range with ASDA stores in Scotland; recognises that shoppers buying the products are supporting two charities, Erskine Proud to Care and the Beatson Cancer Charity, as 10 per …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
1st December 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS AND AZERBAIJAN
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes the accession of Azerbaijan to the European Convention on Human Rights; asks the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to express to the Government and representatives of Azerbaijan concern for the fair treatment of the investigative journalist Afghan Mukhtarli, husband of political refugee Leyla …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
SCOTTISH LEARNING DISABILITY AWARDS 2018
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability, which is organising the Scottish Learning Disability Awards; recognises that this award ceremony offers the opportunity to acknowledge the rarely heard achievements of people with learning disabilities and those who support them; encourages hon. Members to consider nominating someone for …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DEFENDING ACADEMIC PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises that academic staff in universities make a vital contribution to ensuring the supply of skilled graduates to UK businesses; believes all staff working in universities should have access to a secure and decent pension; notes with concern the proposal by Universities UK to close the defined …
137 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
PALESTINIAN VILLAGE OF SUSIYA- ANNOUNCED DEMOLITION BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes with extreme concern the plight of the Palestinian village of Susiya, a fifth of which the Israeli State has announced will be demolished; further notes that the Israeli State claims that this village was constructed in violation of judicial order, yet has repeatedly refused to regulate …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DEMOCRACY IN ZIMBABWE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the return to democracy in Zimbabwe; urges the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure free and fair elections take place to allow people of that country to make their own decisions on their future through a democratic process with an anonymous ballot box and no fear of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
GENEROUS GIFT TO GLASGOW UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the generosity of Joan Muir for gifting a rare collection of the complete works of Robert Burns in braille to the University of Glasgow; commends Bill Nolan, the Irvine Burns Club Secretary, for his part in the decision to offer the collection in perpetuity to the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN SCOTLAND'S SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House celebrates the accomplishments of the Tarbolton Community Campus, South Ayrshire Council, and Scottish Futures Trust Team; extends congratulations to all three organisations on winning the Award for Innovation in Delivering a Sustainable Education Facility at the Education Buildings Scotland Awards 2017; welcomes Scotland's efforts to ensure learning …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
MASS MURDER OF EGYPTIANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the mass murder of 305 Egyptians when at prayer in their mosque; urges the Government to offer support to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi; and sends deepest sympathy to all of those families bereaved at this time.
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
ARREST AND TRIALS OF KURDISH HDP LEADERS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House expresses concern regarding the upcoming trials of the democratically-elected leaders of Turkey's third biggest parliamentary party, the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP); notes that a total of nine elected MPs, 88 elected mayors and over 8,000 party activists are currently in prison; further notes that the basis for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
QATAR BLOCKADE AND EFFECT ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with concern the continuation of the blockade on Qatar; is concerned by the blockade's impact on the human rights of Qatari residents and citizens, with many facing issues of family separation, restrictions on rights to education and religious pilgrimage and restrictions to personal finances and freedom …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
JORDANHILL SCHOOL, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the staff and students of Jordanhill School on their recognition in the Sunday Times Schools Guide 2018; recognises that the school was ranked as the top state secondary school in Scotland; notes that 79 per cent of students gained five or more Highers graded A to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
BRITISH AMERICAN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the British American Football Association (BAFA) on receiving the prestigious School Games NGB of the Year award for 2017; notes that BAFA entered the School Games in September 2016 and was selected by a Youth Sport Trust panel of school sport experts to be nominated for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
27th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
ZIMBABWE'S FUTURE
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House welcomes the end of Robert Mugabe's tenure as President of Zimbabwe; recognises the desperate situation many Zimbabweans find themselves in following a decade, and more, of bad government, a blatant disregard for democracy and the rule of law, and very serious policy failures; cautiously welcomes President Mnangagwa …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
27th November 2017
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
THE VERY REVEREND DR LORNA HOOD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
The this House congratulates the Very Reverend Dr Lorna Hood on receiving her OBE at Buckingham Palace; recognises that this distinction was awarded due to the exceptional service that Dr Hood has given to the Church of Scotland, Renfrewshire, and Scotland more widely, including in her role at Renfrew North …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
RETIREMENT OF THE REVEREND DAVID COOPER
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises the contribution that the Reverend David Cooper has made to the lives of people across the UK through his ordained Ministry, starting in 1978 and working in both England and Scotland; further recognises Reverend Cooper's Ministry in Shetland where, through his warmth and compassion, he has …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
EU PROTOCOL ON ANIMAL SENTIENCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Written Statement of 23 November 2017 by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs that the Government's policies on animal protection are driven by a recognition that animals are sentient beings; notes that Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty imposes a substantial …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
THE MISSING PERSONS OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
Bambos Charalambous (Labour - Southgate and Wood Green)
That this House welcomes the visit of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus to London in September 2017 to obtain information on potential burial sites of missing persons, to inform politicians, and members of Missing Persons committees in the diaspora and others on their work and to seek information …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
HINKLEY POINT C
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is shocked by the Public Accounts Committee's conclusion that no one was protecting the interests of energy consumers in the deal to construct Hinkley Point C which the Committee conclude will impose large extra costs on the average annual household electricity bill and disproportionately hit the poorest; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
ZACK KERR'S CHANGING PLACES TOILETS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House believes that there is inadequate provision of toilet facilities at motorway service stations for over 250,000 disabled people in the UK who wish to use such facilities; notes the campaign and petition led by Zack Kerr to encourage the introduction of Changing Places Toilets in every motorway …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of local communities an economy; further notes that UK tourism is disadvantaged by high taxes with a VAT rate on accommodation and attractions that is double the European average; acknowledges that across …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DAY OF SOLIDARITEE
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House expresses concern that access to legal aid in refugee camps across mainland Europe is scarce; regrets that funds have not been made more widely available to enable human rights lawyers to go out to camps in mainland Europe to work with asylum seekers; congratulates the work of …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
GIFFNOCK NORTH ATHLETICS CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Giffnock North Athletics Club on winning three team golds at 2017's Scottish Short Course and Cross Country Relay Championships; notes that the junior boys team of Reuben Macdonald, Ethan Carolan and Hamish Armitt defeated over 80 other teams on a 3x2.4 kilometre course; also congratulates the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
OPEN DOOR ACCOMMODATION PROJECT'S 30th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Open Door Accommodation Project on its work with homeless young people in West Lothian for over 30 years; commends the staff and committee members for their dedication and commitment; further congratulates them on successive excellent reports from the Care Inspectorate achieved through hard work, dedication and …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
LAUNCH OF MV GLEN SANNOX
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the launch of Ferguson Marine's new vessel MV Glen Sannox at its yard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde; notes Glen Sannox and a sister vessel will be the first in the UK to use environmentally-friendly liquefied natural gas and marine gas; further notes the 102-metre ships will …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
MECHANISED INFANTRY VEHICLE PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House recognises the investment by companies in the Armoured Fighting Vehicle industry in the UK; welcomes the commitment by these companies in building facilities and developing the skills required to maintain this industry in the UK; further recognises that wages in this UK industry are significantly higher than …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
D&J SIBBALD, BATHGATE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates D&J Sibbald of Bathgate on being awarded the prestigious title of Scottish Haulage Company of the Year 2018 in the 25th anniversary Transport News Scottish Rewards; commends the community spirit shown by this family- run haulage business in supporting local schools, charities and organisations at events …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
22nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND - CARER POSITIVE EMPLOYER IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates West College Scotland on being officially awarded Carer Positive Employer in Scotland status in recognition of the support the College provides to staff caring for a loved one; notes that the Carer Positive award is a Scottish Government-funded initiative which has been developed with the support …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DELIVERY CHARGES
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises that people living in the rural areas of the UK, particularly in the Highlands and Islands, regularly have to pay extortionate delivery charges for goods and products ordered over the internet; expresses its concerns that consumers in the Highlands and Islands are paying, on average, £14.23 …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
CUPAR CHARITY FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House appreciates the efforts of For the Love of a Child, a charity in Cupar, Fife, that supports Syrian refugee children through the Sam's House Little Friendly Space initiative in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon; recognises the lack of official refugee camps for Syrians in Lebanon; understands that refugees …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DISSOLUTION OF MAIN OPPOSITION PARTY IN CAMBODIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the ongoing political crackdown on members of the opposition, civil rights groups and independent media in Cambodia; notes with alarm that the main opposition party, the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP), was dissolved, and 118 of its senior members banned from politics for …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
BALLET BEES, EAST KILBRIDE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride's Ballet Bees on being awarded £1,000 from East Kilbride's Community Fund; recognises that Ballet Bees is a community organisation that provides children with disabilities and illnesses, such as cancer, the opportunity to engage in ballet classes with their peers; and commends Ballet Bees on …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
K-OTIC PRODUCTIONS - AWARDS FOR ALL GRANT
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises East Kilbride's K-Otic Productions on being awarded a £10,000 Awards for All grant; notes its work to build strong relationships in its community; further recognises that K-Otic Productions has improved its community by offering drama classes for adults with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder over …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
JENNY COOK - BRITISH CITIZEN YOUTH AWARD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride's Jenny Cook on being honoured with the British Citizen Youth Award; applauds Jenny's successful effort to raise an extraordinary £315,000 for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and the Catherine McEwan Foundation; and commends Jenny's inspirational support of children with inflammatory bowel disease.
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
EAST RENFREWSHIRE GOOD CAUSES
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire Good Causes on its now 10 year support of the East Renfrewshire community; understands that from 2007 to date East Renfrewshire Good Causes estimates that it has given out over £660,000 worth of goods and services; notes that this includes £330,061 of actual audited …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
CULLODEN ACADEMY CAREERS EVENT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the work of the Culloden Academy Parents Council and the Chamber of Commerce in organising a recent careers event at Culloden Academy; notes that 47 employers and education providers were in attendance to provide guidance and advice; and recognises the fantastic opportunities and information pupils gathered …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES 23
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 2017 looks set to be one of the hottest years on record and that 15 of the 16 warmest years have occurred in the 21st century; welcomes the clear message from the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties 23 (COP23) climate negotiations that there …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
HIGHLAND MILITARY WIVES
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the Highland Military Wives Choir for its work, in particular its concert at Inverness St Andrew's Cathedral which raised thousands of pounds for Poppy Scotland, the Royal British Legion and the Military Wives' Choir Foundation; recognises its ongoing charity work; and notes the outstanding work of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
DEATH OF MALCOLM YOUNG
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House notes the passing of rock and roll legend Malcolm Young, originally from the Cranhill area of Glasgow's East End, at the age of 63; recognises his huge contribution to the music industry through more than 40 years as rhythm guitarist for the hard rock group AC/DC; salutes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th December 2017
CALLANDER YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Mr Chris Martin, CEO of Callander Youth project, for his recent award of Social Enterprise Champion at the Scottish Social Enterprises Awards notes that the Callander Youth project under Mr Martin's leadership has developed an innovative, sector leading business plan that is significantly increasing the project's …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
COISIR GHAIDHLIG AN OBAIN-OBAN GAELIC CHOIR
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House acknowledges the significant contribution made by the Coisir Ghaidhlig an Obain, the Oban Gaelic Choir, in promoting and preserving the Gaelic language through song and poetry for well over a century; appreciates the hugely important role played in recent years by the current director and conductor, Sileas …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
SUPERFAST BROADBAND IN RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that having superfast broadband is an important service in the UK, especially as more and more people choose to work remotely; is concerned about current superfast broadband coverage throughout the country, especially in rural areas which would benefit the most from superfast broadband connectivity; and supports …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th December 2017
IMPORTANCE OF A FREE PRESS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
"leave out 'welcomes' to end, insert, 'further notes that in July 2017 Johnston Press threatened to close 24 local newspapers across Scotland; notes at the same time there were around 12 vacancies in the three Scotsman titles creating a lot of stress and demands on journalists to work extra hours; …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
29th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
MAID TO SAIL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House thanks Bill Paterson, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain for joining the campaign to restore the Maid of the Loch; understands that they have created a short film about the famous ship as part of a fundraising campaign to restore it to its former glory; notes that the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th November 2017
MILITARY DETENTION OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN BY ISRAELI AUTHORITIES
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House notes with concern that hundreds of Palestinian children continue to be arrested, detained and tried in Israeli military courts, despite the practice involving widespread and systematic violations of international law and being widely condemned; further notes that allegations of ill-treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities include …
144 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 81
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 12
Conservative: 9
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
28th November 2017
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EAST KILBRIDE'S LOAVES AND FISHES FOODBANK
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride's Loaves and Fishes on receiving a £10,000 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this organisation hosts a sit-down meal for 40 people twice a week, as well as providing essentials for those most in need; notes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
28th November 2017
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MERCHANT CHIPPIE AT THE SCOTTISH ITALIAN AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Merchant Chippie in Glasgow has been named as one of two runners-up in the Best Fish and Chips category at the Scottish Italian awards; understands that this award follows the Merchant Chippie being named as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Fish and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
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BREASTFEEDING IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that statistics released by NHS Scotland have shown an increase in the number of mothers breastfeeding in Scotland; understands that figures produced by NHS Scotland show that 63 per cent of all babies in Scotland have been breastfed at some point in their lives, with 41 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
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50th ANNIVERSARY OF ST FRANCIS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that St Francis Primary School in the Gorbals celebrated its 50th anniversary on 14 November 2017; understands that the school was opened on 14 November 1967 by the then Glasgow Corporation; believes that St Francis Primary School has made a substantial contribution to educating youngsters in …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2017
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NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL - UNICEF OUTRIGHT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates Notre Dame High School, Inverclyde, on participating in the 2017 UNICEF Outright Campaign, which focuses on children's rights and specifically child refugees; notes pupils have been working through activities and worksheets, as well as watching video clips, to broaden their knowledge and understanding of child refugees …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IRAQ'S PERSONAL STATUS LAW
Tabled by:
Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with deep concern the proposed amendment to the Personal Status Law currently being debated in the Iraqi Parliament that could lower the legal marriage age to nine; believes that passage of this amendment would be a backwards step for Iraqi women and girls; is alarmed at …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
OFFSHORE HELICOPTER SAFETY
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is concerned by the safety of offshore helicopter transport; observes that since February 2009, 33 offshore workers and crew have died and 65 have been rescued from the North Sea following six accidents involving Super Puma 225 and AS332 L2 helicopters; remembers the 13 passengers and crew …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
16th November 2017
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10TH FIFE, FIRST CUPAR SCOUTS RIBBON OF POPPIES PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the 10th Fife, First Cupar Scouts on its part in the Ribbon of Poppies project; understands that the First Cupar Scouts has a long history in Fife, dating back to 1909; recognises that this project marks the centenary of the end of the First World War …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2017
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NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 66 are seriously injured on British roads every day; further notes an analysis by Brake, the road safety charity, which shows that one in five trauma hospital patients are involved in road collisions; believes that there can be no acceptable …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SOMALILAND ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the recent elections held in Somaliland, and commends all citizens and candidates for showing their clear commitment to democratic processes in that country; further welcomes the role the UK played in funding the international election observation mission; urges all Somalilanders to support continued stability and progress …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
REFORM OF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PAYMENT
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern the reduction in financial support given to widowed parents with dependent children through the new Bereavement Support Payment (BSP); believes that the duration of 18 months of payments is too short to provide families with the financial support they need; recognises that the limited …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House is extremely concerned about the ongoing crackdown on civil society and essential freedoms, specifically on human rights defenders, in Turkey, including the recent arrests of Amnesty International Turkey Chair, Taner Kilic, and Amnesty International Turkey Director, ldil Eser, along with nine other human rights defenders, also known …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House welcomes the campaign around Children's Grief Awareness Week from 16 to 22 November 2017, especially the concern that too many bereaved children suffer from a deep sense of loneliness; notes the finding that one in 29 children and young people in our schools have been bereaved of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE IMPRISONED WRITER
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 15 November 2017 marks the Day of the Imprisoned Writer; welcomes the day as an opportunity to recognise the vital role of press freedom to ensure transparency, accountability and the rule of law and to empower people and communities; is concerned by the results of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
GREAT JOBS AGENDA
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the TUC's Great Jobs Agenda, which sets out that all workers should be entitled to be paid fairly, work in a safe and healthy workplace, be treated decently, have guaranteed hours, get a voice on what matters at work, and get the chance to get on …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House notes that insurance premium tax (IPT) has doubled since 2015; further notes that, since it was introduced in 1994, IPT has risen at a faster rate than tax on tobacco; understands that IPT now accounts for more tax revenue than duty on beer, cider and spirits; believes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN AUSTRALIA
Tabled by:
Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Labour (Co-op) - Brighton, Kemptown)
That this House welcomes the result of the Australian marriage equality survey which had a resounding result for the yes campaign with 61.6 per cent in favour; notes that the turnout for the survey was 79.5 per cent, higher than that of the 2017 general election or EU referendum turnout; …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
15th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CHANGES TO INTRA COMPANY TRANSFER VISAS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the recently implemented changes to Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer visas; acknowledges that changes have significantly increased the minimum salary threshold to over £40,000; further notes that businesses across the UK rely on key skilled workers from abroad have been adversely affected; further acknowledges that this …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
MEETING OF THE QUINT ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the efforts being made at the Quint negotiations this week bringing together the foreign ministers of the UK, US, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the UAE to find a political solution to the conflict in Yemen; notes the escalation of the conflict by all sides within the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SUPPORTING YOUNG CARERS TO STUDY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House recognises the important and selfless work carers and young carers undertake in looking after and supporting their loved ones; appreciates the enormous contribution carers make to society; acknowledges that the cost to the public purse of providing social care would be considerably higher were it not for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SELF CARE WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Kevin Barron (Labour - Rother Valley)
That this House welcomes the national awareness campaign Self Care Week, which runs from 13 to 19 November 2017, and which encourages people to embrace self care for life; notes the importance of self care for self-treatable conditions to empower people better to look after their own physical health and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
TACKLING ANTISEMITISM ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that university campuses should be a safe space for all students no matter their race, religion, sexuality or gender; welcomes the change of leadership in the National Union of Students (NUS); notes the improved relations between Jewish students and their representative body, the Union of Jewish …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th November 2017
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CAROLSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the news that Carolside Primary in Clarkston has raised £8,600 for Scottish Autism; notes that the amount was raised by more than 850 children as they took on an obstacle course as part of their Chaos Week activities; further notes that teachers at the primary school …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
EAST RENFREWSHIRE SUCCESS AT GLASGOW BUSINESS AWARDS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire firms A.C. White and Co and Big Green Feet for their success at this year's Glasgow Business Awards; notes that A.C White and Co, a building firm in Barrhead, won the Excellence in Customer Servic:e award, the fourth Glasgow Business award the company has …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
13th November 2017
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EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes with alarm the number of extra-judicial killings which have taken place in the Philippines as a result of President Duterte's so-called war on drugs which is estimated by Amnesty International at around 1,000 killings a month; further notes the threat of President Duterte to kill human …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
PAPAL VISIT TO BURMA AND BANGLADESH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the forthcoming visits by Pope Francis to Burma and Bangladesh; recognises the important contribution that the Catholic Church, as well as other religious organisations and communities, make in both countries by promoting interfaith relations, human rights and environmental protections, supporting peace-building and development, assisting displaced people, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2017
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DUNDEE 2023 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE BID
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes that Dundee's bid proposal to become European Capital of Culture 2023 has been officially submitted; further notes that the bid document includes 110 new projects across the city which capture the true spirit of Scotland as a whole, and showcases the very best of Dundee and …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th November 2017
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ELECTION OF SRDJA POPOVIC AS LORD RECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Srdja Popovic on his election by students of the University of St Andrews as that institution's 53rd Lord Rector; notes that Srdja Popovic is a founding member of the Centre for Applied Non-Violent Action and Strategies and founded the Serbian student protest movement Otpor! which participated …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2017
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HILLCREST HOUSING ASSOCIATION'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates 50 years of Hillcrest Housing in Dundee; notes that from just a handful of tenement flats on Dundee's Blackness Road, Hillcrest Housing Association has grown to become one of Scotland's largest providers of affordable housing with a portfolio of over 6,000 houses, with over 2,500 of …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCRIPTURE UNION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Scripture Union; and congratulates it on 150 years of serving God, sharing the Good News and having a direct positive influence on children and young people of every class, creed and colour throughout the world.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
6th November 2017
83 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
6th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
TSB PRIDE OF BRITAIN AWARD
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Fraser Johnson on winning the TSB Pride of Britain Community Partner Award; recognises this outstanding achievement to deliver invigorating trishaw cycle rides for people over 85-years old in the Falkirk area and beyond to help stimulate the minds and memories of many who live in care …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
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BREAST FEEDING IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House welcomes the increase in Scottish women breast feeding, delivering many benefits to both mother and child; notes that breast feeding is a personal choice for mothers; and encourages steps and initiatives taken to promote environments where women feel comfortable to breast feed, if they choose to do …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
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CRISIS GRANTS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes with regret that the number of crisis grants applied for in Scotland has increased by 11 per cent and that 14 per cent of applications were made due to delays in benefit payment; further notes that most applications were made to purchase food or pay for …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
6th November 2017
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CEASEFIRE IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the recent escalation of tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia; notes with deep concern the missile fired from Houthi-controlled areas at Riyadh Airport on 4 November 2017 and the subsequent closing of Yemen's borders by the Saudi Arabian Coalition on 6 November 2017; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CHRIS BARTTER - TRADE UNIONIST AND FOI CAMPAIGNER
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Chris Bartter, trade unionist, librarian and freedom of information campaigner; further recognises his many achievements as a steward in Glasgow Libraries, as a Service and Conditions Officer, Chair of NALGO's Publicity Committee, lay Scottish District Secretary, and then full-time Communications officer …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
2nd November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
COMING HOME CENTRE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Coming Home Centre in Glasgow for its work in assisting veterans in their transition from military to civilian life; recognises that this organisation provides countless resources to veterans, including emergency food parcels, bikes, furniture and practical advice; further recognises that the organisation provides nearly 1,000 …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
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PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2017
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 16 November 2017 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters on their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Lights initiative, …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2017
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DECLINE OF NORTHERN ROCKHOPPER PENGUIN IN TRISTAN DA CUNHA
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House congratulates Mrs Iris Green, the Post Mistress of the world's most remote inhabited island and her colleagues from the UK Overseas Territory of Tristan da Cunha for their unstinting work to make the world aware of the danger to its unique wildlife and their habitats with the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
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END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS
Tabled by:
Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House welcomes the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists; commemorates the UN international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists on Thursday 2 November 2017; notes that the UN day of action was adopted in 2013 to mark the anniversary …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
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ANNIVERSARY OF THE BALFOUR DECLARATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House acknowledges the centenary anniversary of the Balfour Declaration on 2 November 2017; notes that the Declaration pledged Britain's support for a national home in Palestine for the Jewish people on the understanding that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2017
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CATALUNYA
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House believes that, given the UK's role and responsibilities as a member of the European Union, and of the Council of Europe and as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, the need for the Government to do all it can to ensure the safety and security …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
31st October 2017
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WOMEN IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 11,427 of the 331,765 documented casualties of the Syrian conflict are women, recognises that, according to the World Health Organisation, 57 per cent of Syria's public hospitals have been damaged while 37 per cent are no longer …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
BLUE BADGE SCHEME AND NON-PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes with concern that Blue Badge applications are regularly refused for people with mental health conditions, including those who suffer from severe agoraphobia and panic attacks, even in cases where this causes severe difficulty in walking; further notes that non-physical disabilities can be profoundly debilitating and traumatic, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEIZURE OF ENIGMA DOCUMENTS FROM THE U-559
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House salutes the extraordinary courage of the three crew members of HMS Petard who, on 30 October 1942, boarded the sinking German submarine U-559 in circumstances of extreme peril; recognises that the Enigma material they retrieved proved vital in saving countless Allied ships and lives; deeply regrets that …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Conservative: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
VALUE FOR MONEY AND SWANSEA BAY TIDAL LAGOON
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House calls on the Government to announce in the forthcoming Budget to proceed with Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon as a pathfinder project, as recommended in the Hendry Review, as it represents value for money; refers the Government to the fact that the proposed financing structure was developed in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
BUSBY HOTEL FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the staff of Busby Hotel on raising £2,720 for the charity When You Wish Upon A Star; understands that the aim of the charity is to grant wishes to children up until the age of 16 who are faced with a life-threatening illness; acknowledges that, of …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
LIFTING THE BAN ON UK FLIGHTS TO SHARM EL SHEIKH
Tabled by:
Jonathan Lord (Conservative - Woking)
That this House welcomes the successful implementation of the UK-Egyptian joint action plan and substantial investment in upgrading security at Sharm El Sheikh airport using UK expertise in transport and security services; understands that Sharm El Sheikh airport is now considered by Department for Transport officials as one of the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
The Independent Group for Change: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
VALENTINI'S - GIFFNOCK'S LONGEST TRADING BUSINESS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Valentini's on becoming Giffnock's oldest trading establishment; understands that Valentini's has been running as an ice cream parlour in Giffnock for 54 years; further congratulates current operators Anna Valentini and Vincent Valentini for continuing the work of their parents Bernardo Valentini and Mirella Valentini who first …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2017
MOTHERWELL FC BETFRED CUP FINALISTS
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Motherwell Football Club on successfully defeating Rangers 2-0 in the Betfred Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on 22 October 2017; wishes all associated with the club good luck ahead of the Betfred Cup final with Celtic in November 2017; acknowledges that this successful cup run, and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SCOTTISH MEMORIAL TO WAR POETS
Tabled by:
Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes that during and after the First World War, Edinburgh was host to a number of the War Poets, including Wilfred Owen and Sigfreid Sassoon; recognises the beautiful and harrowing work of Scottish Great War Poets, including Ewart Alan Mackintosh, Joseph Lee, Charles Hamilton Sorely and John …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th November 2017
REPORTING OF UKRAINE BY THE BBC
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House is deeply concerned by the reporting by the BBC of the Kiev-based organisation C14, a far right organisation with neo-Nazi origins; considers the reporting of C14 activities fails to uphold BBC editorial values; is further concerned that the BBC has afforded a degree of legitimacy to C14, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL PLAN FOR BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Government's national plan for British Sign Language (BSL), the first of its kind anywhere in the UK; recognises the plan's ambition to make Scotland the best place in the world for deaf and deafblind BSL users to live, work and visit; notes that among …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BELLAHOUSTON SPORTS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Bellahouston Sports Centre which opened in 1967 as the Bellahouston Leisure Centre, the first dedicated community sports facility of its kind in Scotland; and congratulates all the hard-working staff and enthusiastic community sports groups and individuals who have enjoyed the facilities …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR GLENCAIRN CRYSTAL STUDIO LTD
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the success of Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd on being awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise; and notes that the East Kilbride-based company is an award winner in the field of international trade with the awards being formally conferred by a grant of appointment and by presentation …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
INDEFINITE DETENTION
Tabled by:
Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House is deeply concerned that the UK detains people indefinitely under immigration rules, is the only country in Europe without a time limit on detention and that people can be detained for months and years on end without knowing when they will be released; notes that in the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
BREAST CANCER IN GAZA
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House is deeply concerned about the crisis facing Palestinian women with breast cancer, particularly those living in Gaza; notes that restrictions on freedom of movement imposed by Israel prevent many from reaching essential treatment, such as radiotherapy, elsewhere in the occupied Palestinian territory; expresses deep concern over reports …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
WELSH HEARTS CALONNAU CYMRU
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House commends the hard work of Welsh Hearts Calonnau Cymru for placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training in Wales; notes that cardiovascular disease accounts for a third of all deaths in Wales, where the death rate is higher than in the majority of countries …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes the findings published by Leonard Cheshire Disability, as part of its Untapped Talent campaign on disability employment, that 60 per cent of young disabled people said they did not receive the right support in order to move towards employment; encourages the Government to do more to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
DAPHNE CARUANA GALIZIA
Tabled by:
Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour - Barking)
That this House is shocked by the murder of the Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia; celebrates her role in exposing corruption within the Maltese Government and wider Maltese society, in particular in relation to the Panama Papers and Azerbaijaini Laundromat documents; expresses concern that she is one of 30 …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
MISSING STUDENTS FROM AYOTZINAPA, MEXICO
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses its disappointment that the 43 students from Ayotzinapa in Guerrero, Mexico, who disappeared on 26 September 2014, have still not been found and that no new lines of investigation have been followed despite findings from international independent experts that the assumptions of the Mexican Government's initial …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House welcomes the forthcoming Rugby League World Cup in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea; looks forward to the men's competition which kicks off on 27 October 2017 and the women's competition which commences on 16 November 2017; wishes all involved with the England, Scotland and Wales …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
ALCOHOL STRATEGY AND MINIMUM UNIT PRICING
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises minimum unit pricing as a highly effective tool to reduce the number of deaths related to alcohol, crime and workplace absence; notes that Wales has now followed Scotland in approving this approach; further notes that alcohol misuse is costing between £21 billion and £52 billion in …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
23rd October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
RESEARCH INTO EXOGENOUS CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes ongoing research into the impact of environmental pollutants, such as endocrine, or hormone, distrupting chemicals on humans; further notes that greater understanding of how these pollutants interact with other substances in the environment and within our bodies is needed to help us identify and take steps …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
CENTENARY OF THE BOYS' BRIGADE JUNIORS AGE GROUP
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Boys' Brigade on reaching the centenary of its work with the juniors age group which was established in September 1917 as the Boy Reserves for boys aged nine to 12; notes that members of the juniors have been marking the milestone throughout 2017 with nearly …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
BETH EAGLESHAM
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Beth Eaglesham on 7 October 2017 in Strathcarron Hospice; further notes that Beth served the people of Bo'ness on Falkirk District Council, and later Falkirk Council, for almost 30 years as a local councillor, retiring in 2007; observes that Beth has …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th November 2017
SUCCESS OF KINLOCHSHIEL SHINTY CLUB
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Kinlochshiel Shinty Club for its dramatic 3-0 win over Oban Camanachd Club to win the Marine Harvest Premiership for the first time in its 59-year history; recognises its determination and skill in fighting its way up from the lowest league to the highest over a …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 14th November 2017
2017 MÒD LOCHABER
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House celebrates the accomplishments of the Royal National Mòd 2017 and congratulates the organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2017 Mòd Lochaber; recognises that this year was the 125th anniversary of the very first Mòd which was held in Oban; acknowledges the record entry of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017
I AM ME SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates I Am Me Scotland on winning Disability Charity of the Year Scotland at the Charity Champion Awards, with this success coming hot on the heels of other recognition at the Diversity Awards and at the Renfrewshire Employability Award ceremony; notes that this Renfrewshire-based group works with …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st November 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st November 2017
IMPACT OF TWO CHILD RESTRICTION ON FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises the damaging effects that the two-child restriction on universal credit and child tax credits is having, and will continue to have, on families across the UK; notes that the impact will be particularly acute in Northern Ireland where, according to Office for National Statistics data, the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 30th October 2017
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes with concern the Government's decision to omit Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers from the entitlement to retire at 60 held by Home Office police forces and Police Scotland; further notes that the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, as the sponsoring agency of the Civil Nuclear …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CATALAN DELEGATION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House is concerned by a threat to the Catalan delegation to the UK in London following a threatened power grab by Prime Minister Rajoy over Catalonia; and believes that the Catalan democracy should be maintained and that the Representation in London should be retained also.
27 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ENDING COSMETICS ANIMAL TESTING GLOBALLY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is proud of the UK's leadership in ending animal testing for cosmetics; notes that the EU and several other countries have also ended this unnecessary practice; believes that it is now in the interests of animals, consumers and a fair platform for UK industry and international trade …
116 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 10
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
GALBRAITH TROPHY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes Glasgow North and West Bowling Clubs' continued use, since 1955, of the Galbraith Trophy for which they have competed in an annual tournament on a Friday evening at the end of each April over the last 63 years: further notes that this trophy is won by …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
19th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
GAO ZHISHENG
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House expresses deep concern for the safety and welfare of the prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng; notes that Gao has been forcibly disappeared on no less than six occasions and has also been subject to torture and prison; further notes with grave concern that he was …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises Challenge Poverty Week 2017; congratulates the hundreds of organisations taking part in anti poverty work across Scotland; notes that real poverty exists in Scotland today but can be solved by boosting incomes and lowering costs; furthermore acknowledges that as part of this the freeze on benefits …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
FUNDRAISING EFFORTS OF MELISSA ROBERTSON
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the outstanding fundraising efforts of 12 year old Melissa Robertson; recognises that she has raised over £12,000 in under two years for MND Scotland in memory of her grandmother who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease; notes her continued efforts to raise money for MND Scotland; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
8TH ANNUAL INVERNESS STREET FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House celebrates the success of the 8th annual Street Festival in Inverness; commends the work of Inverness BID in organising and jointly funding this hugely successful event; notes the contribution of the Eastgate Shopping Centre in hosting and funding this event; recognises the contribution of the Common Good …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that on 13 October 2017 a Tunnock's teacake nicknamed Terry was launched 121,000 feet to the edge of space; understands that the launch was co-ordinated by Glasgow Science Centre to highlight exciting new developments in the field of space science; appreciates that over 33,000 people watched …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND'S 170TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) celebrated its 170th anniversary on 13 October 2017; understands that the RCS has trained some of the most celebrated actors and musicians in the world, including Alan Cumming, Sheena Easton, Ian McDiarmid, Robert Carlyle, Jamie Reid, Karen Cargill, Sam …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
STEP UP FOR SAM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the outstanding fundraising effort by the Step up for Sam campaign to raise money for Sam Douglas, a three year old born with severe developmental delays; commends the efforts of the 160 runners who took part in both the Baxter's 10K and Loch Ness marathon; notes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
MODEL EUROPEAN UNION SCOTLAND CONFERENCE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Model European Union Scotland (MEU Scotland) on hosting its first conference due to be held on 19 to 24 October 2017 at the University of Strathclyde; notes that the event seeks to promote cultural exchange and political participation through an educational simulation of the politics and …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
HIGHLAND HEROES AWARD
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the Scottish Provincial Press for its Highland Heroes Award scheme which aims to recognise those in the Highlands who make a real difference to communities, healthcare, education, safety and wellbeing; recognises that all those nominated are dedicated, hard-working individuals; congratulates those who have been short-listed for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CHILD MARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the great step forward which India has taken in ending child marriage; acknowledges that according to UNICEF in India 47 per cent of women are married before they are 18 years old and 18 per cent by the age of 15, while the age of consent …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
AYURVEDA DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises the 2nd Ayurveda Day on 17 October 2017 espoused by the Indian Government in 2016; acknowledges the World Health Organisation has always emphasised the value of proper rules and regulations for the practice of traditional medicines in their country of origin as well as for its …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
60 YEARS OF GLASGOW CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY SCHEME
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the work of the Glasgow children's holiday scheme (GCHS) which has provided tens of thousands of disadvantaged children and family members from Glasgow with holidays since its inception in 1956; notes that each year the GCHS supports almost 500 children from Glasgow, where a third of …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
PLUMBERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House holds grave concerns for the hundreds of plumbers in pension schemes who face employer debt under section 75 of the Pensions Act 1995 as subsequently amended; notes that because many of the plumbing businesses are unincorporated, their personal wealth and lifetime savings are at risk; reminds the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
SAPC GLASGOW - GLASGOW SALTIRE SUMMIT AWARD WINNERS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates four volunteers of St. Angela's Participation Centre (SAPC) Glasgow on their Glasgow Saltire Summit Award; notes the award is for an outstanding contribution to volunteering in Glasgow; further notes that the four awardees have been volunteering for a period of between 16 to 60 months; notes …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ST. ANGELA'S PARTICIPATION CENTRE COMMUNITY SPORTS HUB
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the St. Angela's Participation Centre Community Sports Hub based in Darnley, Glasgow on its successful Supporting Community Diversity through Sport event, which was held on 25 August 2017 as part of its EU-funded Erasmus+ project, Enriching Lives and Opening Minds; notes that this project is a …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CONTAMINATED BLOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Diana Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of an inquiry into the contaminated blood scandal; thanks the Rt. Rev James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel, for his voluntary help; supports the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Haemophilia and Contaminated Blood's statement to the Prime Minister about the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CARDROSS PRIMARY SCHOOL, ARGYLL & BUTE, GREEN FLAG AWARD
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the pupils of Cardross primary school in Argyll & Bute, and particularly the school's Eco-Committee, on the hard work and commitment that recently resulted in their being awarded a Green Flag in recognition of the school's excellent work in promoting care of the environment locally, nationally …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
MARY'S MEALS ONE BILLIONTH MEAL SERVED
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Mary's Meals, the Argyll-based charity dedicated to feeding some of the world's poorest children on serving its one billionth meal earlier this month; notes that the dish of vegetable curry and rice was served to a 12-year old Indian child, Mohsin, at the Sangam Vihar Informal …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
SCOTLAND'S LUMINATE FESTIVAL 2017
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Luminate on staging its sixth national arts festival, taking place across Scotland throughout the month of October; recognises the important role played by Luminate in providing creative opportunities for older people across Scotland to participate in the arts and display the immense contribution our older citizen's …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CITIZEN'S ADVICE AND RIGHTS FIFE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Citizen's Advice and Rights Fife as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of the organisation; recognises the huge number of people that it has assisted locally over those 20 years from every walk of life, and the vast array of specialist support and information that it continues …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
KIRSTY JARVIS, DIABETES SCOTTISH YOUNG LEADER FOR DIABETES SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House commends the achievement of Kirsty Jarvis on her appointment as Diabetes Scottish Young Leader for Diabetes Scotland, after an extensive application process; further commends the work that Kirsty has already done to raise awareness of diabetes and the support that is available to sufferers; and wishes her …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF St MARY'S RC CHURCH, LESLIE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates the parish community of St Mary's RC Church, Leslie on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; notes that it is continuing a tradition of Christian worship by congregations of various denominations who have used the building since 1879; records its admiration for all those who rallied …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
SHETTLESTON COMMUNITY GROWING PROJECT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends Shettleston Community Growing Project in Glasgow's East-end on being named Cultivation Street Community Garden National Winner 2017; notes that the project fought off competition from other community gardens across the UK to be awarded this title; congratulates the project on receiving the top prize of £10,000 …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS UNION AND ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House commends the campaign waged by employees at Royal Mail for better pay and conditions; notes the fact that Royal Mail should not have been privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013; further commends the hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood for calling a Westminster Hall debate …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
RAPE CRISIS SCOTLAND NATIONAL HELPLINE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Rape Crisis Scotland, whose National Helpline has been in operation for 10 years; notes that the Helpline began taking calls on 11 October 2007; considers that over the last decade the helpline has responded to over 41,000 contacts; welcomes that accessibility has improved over this time, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ST ANDREW'S RC SECONDARY AWARDS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates all of the pupils at St Andrew's RC Secondary in Glasgow's east end who recently received awards for their academic achievement; commends all of those involved in organising the award ceremony with such professionalism; applauds the performance on the night by pupils of Ed Sheeran's Castle …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
PARKHEAD YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Parkhead Youth Project on successfully securing a £10 000 National Lottery Award for All Scotland grant from Big Lottery Fund; notes that this grant will fund a continuation of the group's East End Youth Theatre project which works with both primary and secondary school pupils; commends …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BANK TRANSFER SCAMS
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets the rising prevalence of bank transfer scams; recognises the devastating effect of banking fraud on hundreds of ordinary people across the country who are often tricked into losing their entire life savings; notes a recent survey carried out by consumer group Which? which found that of …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CHARITY FUNDRAISER JOHN BESTOW
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends John Bestow of Baillieston in Glasgow on his outstanding charity fundraising; congratulates John on raising in excess of £30,000 for Marie Curie in only two and a half years; further commends Marie Curie for its excellent work providing care and support for people living with terminal …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Kerr (Conservative - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the University of Stirling on its 50th Anniversary; notes the success of the University over the last 50 years including the formation of the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre, the Iris Murdoch Dementia Centre, the Stirling University Innovation Park and the Sportscotland Institute for Sport; further notes …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
INVICTUS GAMES 2017
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of the Invictus Games, the only international sporting event for injured service personnel and veterans; applauds those who competed in the Invictus Games 2017 across 11 sporting events; congratulates all competitors and medal winners from the home nations; and further recognises the ongoing spirit …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
THE INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY AND INCLUSION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls on the Government to ensure closer collaboration between the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Green Paper responses in the interests of achieving the Government's commitment to supporting one million disabled people into work; and urges the Government …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
REVIEW OF THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House is concerned that research from Citizens Advice indicates that over half of claimants of universal credit are in debt, putting huge anxiety and stress onto families; notes that on average universal credit claimants have less than £4 per month to repay creditors and that the system of …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 8
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
RETIREMENT OF MANAGER OF DUMBARTON AREA COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House thanks Cathie Dennett, the Manager of Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA), who is retiring after 25 years of service; notes that DACA is a community-based alcohol service providing advice, information and counselling for people in West Dunbartonshire who are affected by their own or someone else's …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
LIVING WAGE STATUS FOR WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that West College Scotland has officially been accredited as a Living Wage employer; notes that the living wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live and is currently calculated at £8.45 per hour; further notes that West College …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF DUMBARTON AND DISTRICT WOMEN'S AID
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Dumbarton and District Women's Aid celebrated its 30th anniversary of delivering services to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse; welcomes the announcement from the Scottish Government that the group has been awarded three years of funding from the Equally Safe Violence Against …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
EU SEASONAL WORKERS IN THE UK AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the critical contribution that seasonal workers from across the EU make to the UK farming industry and fresh produce supply network; demands that the Government unilaterally guarantees the rights and status of EU nationals who comprise a substantial part of the seasonal workforce which enables the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BURGH BEAUTIFUL LINLITHGOW
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Burgh Beautiful Linlithgow on its success at the recent Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards 2017, winning the Medium Town Trophy, Gold Medal and the RHS Scotland Award for Overcoming Adversity; is delighted that the hard work of its many volunteers and co-operation with other local community organisations …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
FALKIRK FAMILY SUPPORT COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk Family Support Community Interest Company on securing a Big Lottery Award to support its excellent work in offering free and independent advice, guidance and support to Falkirk District's most vulnerable children, young people and families, including those supporting older relatives at the time when they …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARYHILL COMMUNITY CENTRAL HALLS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill Community Central Halls (CCH) on its 40th anniversary; notes the CCH is an award winning development trust based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow which serves the wider north west of the city through its social enterprises which operate professional print and graphic design, pre-school …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW NAMED SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the University of Glasgow on being named Scottish University of the Year in the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018; notes that Scottish universities performed strongly overall in the rankings, with four in the top 25 and eight in the top 50 UK-wide; further notes that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF SPECTATING AT GOLF EVENTS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the recent publication of scientific papers relating to the potential health benefits to the world's over-10 million spectators attending golf tournaments; notes a recent study by Professor Nanette Mutrie, Dr Andrew Murray and colleagues published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine which showed that spectators …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
WOODSIDE MINI-HOLLAND FUNDING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House acknowledges the awarding of £22.5 million in Scottish Government grant funding, which is being delivered by Transport Scotland through Sustrans Scotland, for active travel and cycling infrastructure projects across the country; welcomes news of funding from this for Glasgow's Woodside Mini-Holland project, which takes inspiration from infrastructure …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
SUCCESS OF ST ANDREWS BREWING COMPANY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates North East Fife's St Andrews Brewing Company on its continued success as a champion of high quality Scottish brewing; notes the St Andrews-based local brewery and bar operator's Brewpub on South Street, St Andrews claimed Beer Bar of the Year in September 2017 at the second …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th October 2017
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FLOURISH HOUSE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based mental health charity Flourish House from the Woodlands area of Glasgow on its 20th anniversary, which it celebrated with a birthday party on 16 September 2017 as part of the Glasgow Doors Open Festival; notes Flourish House enables members with mental health conditions to regain …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
10th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House deplores the recent rise in the interest rate for many student loan holders to 6.1 per cent when the current Bank of England base rate is 0.25 per cent; is concerned by the potential financial impact this will have on account holders and their families; and calls …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
500th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REFORMATION
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews' Reformation Studies Institute on launching a series of special services, lectures, an exhibition and a concert to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation; notes 31 October 2017 marks five centuries since Martin Luther initiated the Reformation by posting his 95 …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
10th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
TRANSGENDER RIGHTS
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House agrees that the recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee report on transgender equality needs to be implemented in full; believes that gender identity includes those who do not identify as either male or female, identify as both, a third gender or are fluid in their identity; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
DISABLED PARKING BADGE ENTITLEMENT UNDER PIP
Tabled by:
Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton)
That this House notes with concern reports of disabled people losing blue badges for accessible parking as they transfer from disability living allowance to the Personal Independence Payment (PIP); understands that for many, this has occurred because mobility support has been reduced; calls on the Government to take into account …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
VAT ON COMMUNITY PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATORS
Tabled by:
Thelma Walker (Labour - Colne Valley)
That this House notes that VAT of 20 per cent is charged on community public access defibrillators and the secure cabinet in which they are housed; further notes that more than 30,000 people a year have a cardiac arrest in a non-hospital location; observes that from cardiac arrest there is …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
FDAMH - FALKIRK'S MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House praises the work of FDAMH, Falkirk's Mental Health Association; notes that FDAMH is an independent mental health charity serving Falkirk and the district; further notes that FDAMH has grown·extensively since its formation in 1981, now serving one in every 70 people over the age of 14 in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
GOVAN STONES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises that the Govan Stones have been voted as one of the six Hidden Gems of Scotland as part of Dig It! 2017 Scotland's Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, a celebration co-ordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Archaeology Scotland that highlights Scotland's six …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
GOVAN HOME TEAM
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Govan Housing Association on the launch of the Govan Home Team, a community interest company delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance to the residents of Govan whilst re-investing any surpluses in community projects to ensure local people thrive and develop in an environment where their aspirations are …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ROHINGYA MUSLIMS
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses deep concern at the ongoing widespread horrific violence against the minority Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, which has resulted in more than 500,000 Rohingya fleeing to Bangladesh since August 2017, making it the world's fastest-developing refugee emergency; notes that survivors in Bangladesh have recounted horrific stories of …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CHILD SUGAR REDUCTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that out of the estimated 31,500 children and young people with diabetes under the age of 19, about 1.9 per cent have type 2 diabetes which is linked to lifestyle choice; and calls on the Government to publish its Childhood Obesity Strategy to help make it …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BAN ON IMPORT OF CAT AND DOG FUR
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House calls on the Government to guarantee that EU bans on the import of cat and dog fur and commercial seal products will remain in place when the UK leaves the EU; and notes that the UK played key roles in the introduction of both of these bans …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
COLOUR OF POWER STUDY ON BAME REPRESENTATION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the excellent work done by the Guardian and Operation Black Vote through their colour of power studies; notes their findings showing that out of the 1,000 most powerful executives in the UK only 36 come from BAME backgrounds; and calls on the Government to support efforts …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
YEMEN WAR CRIMES INVESTIGATION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the UN Human Rights Council's decision to send an eminent group of war crimes investigators to Yemen; notes that more than 10,000 deaths have occurred in Yemen since the conflict began; further notes the allegations that have been made against all parties in the conflict, including …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS AND LAS VEGAS SHOOTING
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House commends the bravery and the service of the British Army personnel serving with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, Welsh Cavalry, who responded to the horrific attacks in Las Vegas, US, recently while off duty; observes that they acted in the best traditions of the UK's armed forces; and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BRITISH SUCCESS AT THE INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD AND BIOLOGY WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the four students selected to represent the UK at the 28th International Biology Olympiad in July 2017, hosted for the first time by the UK and organised by the Royal Society of Biology and held at the University of Warwick; applauds the achievement of all four …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
AUCHENGEICH COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes that 18 September 2017 marked the 58th anniversary of the Auchengeich Colliery disaster, in which 47 miners went to work never to return home to their families, leaving 76 children without a father and a community devastated; recognises the fact that the youngest man to die …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CATALONIA
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House expresses its deep disappointment and concern at the actions of agencies of the Spanish state against Catalan citizens trying to exercise their democratic right to vote in the 2017 Catalonian independence referendum; condemns all violence perpetrated by the Spanish Guardia Civil against the people of Catalonia; urges …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
EVENTS IN CATALONIA
Tabled by:
Hugh Gaffney (Labour - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House notes with outrage the recent events in Spain, with hundreds of people being brutally attacked by state authorities, police breaking into polling stations and dragging people out on the floor; demands all the support necessary for any British nationals caught up in the abuse; calls on the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
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GLASGOW UNIVERSITY NAMED SCOTTISH UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House congratulates Glasgow University for recently being named Scottish University of the Year in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018; understands that the university saw improvements in its rankings for graduate prospects, competition rates, teaching quality and student experience and that the university is …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
PROMOTION FOR SKYE CAMANACHD SHINTY TEAM
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Skye Camanachd on securing the Marine Harvest National Division title and promotion to the Marine Harvest premiership following their win over Caberfeidh on home territory on Saturday 9 September 2017; notes that this is a tremendous achievement for the island club, which was established in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2017
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GLASGOW UNIVERSITY MOUNTAINEERING CLUB FUNDING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow University Mountaineering Club (GUMC) in securing £2,000 National Lottery Awards for All Scotland funding to expand its activities into the rewarding, but challenging and expensive sport of ski-mountaineering; notes GUMC's mission is to provide as many people as possible with the opportunity to experience …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CLYDEBANK FC
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
Tht this House notes that West Dunbartonshire Council will be hosting a civic reception to mark the recent achievements of Clydebank Football Club, whose senior team secured promotion to the top tier of the SJFA West Region Super League, whilst its under-19s team won the SYFA Inspire Scottish Cup; believes …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ARMED FORCES PAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House notes that the pay of Armed Forces personnel has been capped at one per cent in 2017-18 and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that the size of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy and Royal Marines is below stated targets; notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
CONDEMNATION OF THE RAPE CLAUSE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes that the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and the British Medical Association (BMA) have recently condemned the Government's two child restriction in universal credit and child tax credits, and specifically the associated non-consensual sex exemption, known as the rape clause; understands that the BMA has …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
ARTHUR SPINK, DUNDEE ACCORDIONIST, 1943 TO 2017
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House recognises the lifelong contribution and commitment to the traditional Scottish music scene made by Dundonian accordionist Arthur Spink; notes the worldwide recognition and acclaim he received and the influence he had over thousands of men, women and children who became involved in traditional Scottish music; further notes …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR PARENTS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House fully understands the devastating effects on parents of losing a child; supports the idea that it is time for bereavement leave for working parents to be a statutory workplace right; recognises that it is the right thing to do so that parents can be assured of this …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
14th September 2017
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IMPACT ARTS - AUCHENBACK RESOURCE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the work done by Impact Arts and young participants taking part on the Creative Pathways programme at Auchenback Resource Centre in Barrhead; notes the incredible artwork and community engagement the initiative has brought about, culminating in an interactive mural at Auchenback Resource Centre; further notes that …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 2017
FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
Tabled by:
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon)
That this House is deeply concerned that girls in the UK are missing time in school because of a lack of access to sanitary products; recognises the unaffordable cost of sanitary products for some low-income individuals and families; notes that this is a hidden problem that some girls may find …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
NOVOSOUND AND THE CONVERGE CHALLENGE AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates University of the West of Scotland (UWS) lecturer, Dr Dave Hughes, and his colleagues on their substantial achievement in receiving the prestigious Converge Challenge Award which was recently presented by First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon; notes that this was awarded due to Novosound's ground-breaking work …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
RENFREWSHIRE SPORTS AWARDS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates all those recognised at the recent Renfrewshire Sports Awards, including Luisa Steel who won the Young Volunteer of the Year award for the voluntary work that she delivers in Barsail Primary School, including helping to deliver school health days and cycling training; notes that this ceremony …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017
STREET STUFF
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Street Stuff on securing the top accolade in the Local Matters category at the recent Convention of Scottish Local Authorities Excellence Awards ceremony in Perth; notes that this partnership between Renfrewshire Council and St Mirren Football Club performs fantastic work in tackling antisocial behaviour by providing …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
ARCTIC AMBASSADOR
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House urges the Government to appoint an Arctic Ambassador to represent its interests in the polar regions; believes that doing so would ensure greater focus on British-Arctic affairs, allow greater scrutiny and coordination of British-Arctic policy development, provide a central point for initiating trade missions to the region …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
SCOTTISH WOOD
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the contribution made to the West Fife economy and environment by Scottish Wood, a timber processing plant based at Inziewar Woods near Oakley in Dunfermline constituency; notes that Scottish Wood suppllies quality home grown timber, including oak, ash, beech, yew, elm and sycamore from environmentally sustainable …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
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FIFE SOCCER SEVENS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Fife Soccer Sevens, based in Dunfermline, on its 20th anniversary; notes that the group was founded in 1997 to support the development of young football players and coaches, and now has 177 teams affiliated with it and over 1,700 children registered to it; recognises the group's …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th October 2017
UN NUCLEAR WEAPONS BAN TREATY (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the UN concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
11th October 2017
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POPPYSCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House applauds the work of Poppyscotland, which provides life-changing support to the country's armed forces community and helps to alleviate difficulties faced after service; commends the charity's focus on veteran welfare and the continuous work toward providing funding to thousands of veterans; notes that Poppyscotland raises more than …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th October 2017
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CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the City of Glasgow College on the official opening of its award-winning City Campus on Glasgow's Cathedral Street; notes that Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex formally opened the new campus, which is one of the largest specialist college buildings in Europe; recognises that this …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
11th October 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th October 2017
WORLD HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2017
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates Ellie Dalrymple, Scotland's juvenile champion of champions, on becoming the Juvenile World Champion of Highland Dancing and winning the Lawrie Challenge Trophy at the Cowal Highland Gathering; recognises her teacher, Fiona MacNeil, who contributed greatly to Ellie's success; notes that nearly 700 dancers from numerous countries …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th October 2017
DAPL OPEN DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Fife - based Drugs, Alcohol and Psychotherapies Limited (DAPL) on holding an open morning in its Leven office on Friday 2 September 2017 on the theme of Working Together for Recovery; notes the open morning featured a number of taster and information sessions demonstrating a variety …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SCOTTISH BLIND GOLF SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Blind Golf Society on receipt of funding from Cash4Clubs which it will use to invest in more golf equipment in order to further expand opportunities for local people to participate in the sport; notes that the Scottish Blind Golf Society, based in Dunfermline, is …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
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INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS AND THE CLYDEBANK SALVATION ARMY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the International Staff Songsters will be visiting the Clydebank Salvation Army where they will be holding a choral event to showcase their extensive talent; understands that International Staff Songsters are the premier vocal group within the Salvation Army in the UK, and to mark this occasion, …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
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SCOTTISH CLAN AND FAMILY ENCYCLOPAEDIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates St Kilda Holdings Ltd, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, for publishing the third edition of The Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopaedia which was written and edited by George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire; notes the third edition is a substantial update by the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SAVE THE #CLASSOF2018
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes World Suicide Prevention Day, which took place on 10 September 2017 to raise awareness and promote worldwide action to prevent suicides; recognises that suicide is the biggest killer of young people, male and female, aged under 35 in the UK; is deeply concerned that over 200 …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
JOAN HUTTON - 45 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE NHS IN GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Joan Hutton of Glenrothes on her recent retirement as receptionist at Glenwood Medical Practice in Glenrothes; records its thanks on behalf of generations of patients for the dedication Joan has demonstrated during 45 years of unbroken service with the same practice; and offers its best wishes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
40th ANNIVERSARY OF MARYHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill Housing Association on its 40th anniversary of providing housing, sustained regeneration and support to members of the Maryhill and Ruchill communities; notes the organisation is one of the most high-profile housing associations in Glasgow and now provides over 3,000 homes to its communities; further congratulates …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS AND WITNESSES OF TERRORIST ATTACKS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House pays tribute to all those killed, injured, bereaved by or witness to terrorist attacks overseas, and also to all those involved in emergency response and long-term care in the aftermath of such attacks; notes the conclusions, published in February 2017, of the inquest into the deaths of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
10th ANNIVERSARY OF KINGDOM FM LOCAL HEROES AWARDS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Kingdom FM radio station on the 10th anniversary of its Local Heroes Awards; notes that the awards, hosted on 25 August 2017 in the Rothes Halls, honour the inspirational work and contributions that unsung individuals, businesses, schools and voluntary organisations make to the Fife community; further …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House pays tribute to the more than 5,000 members of the emergency services who have lost their lives in the course of their public duties; gives thanks to the more than 250,000 emergency services personnel and volunteers who currently serve, and to all who have served; notes that …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
IMMIGRATION DETENTION
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes the undercover journalism that led to the harrowing and disturbing footage broadcast during the BBC Panorama programme, Undercover: Britain's Immigration Secrets, on 4 September 2017; urges G4S to fully investigate any and all incidents of abuse and mistreatment by its staff towards people detained at Brook …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Liberal Democrat: 10
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
LINGO FLAMINGO
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the Lingo Flamingo project in Govan on securing a Big Lottery Award to support its excellent work in empowering older people by providing dynamic language workshops and thus delaying the effects of dementia and brain ageing; recognises the value of making education more accessible to vulnerable …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned by continued enforced disappearances around the world, used frequently as a strategy to spread fear, and the effects such disappearances have on families, communities and wider society; is further concerned for the tens of thousands of Syrians who remain unaccounted for under President Assad's regime; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
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ST ANGELA'S PRIMARY 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates St Angela's Primary School and Nursery on reaching its 40th anniversary of serving the local Catholic communities of Darnley, Deaconsbank, Parkhouse and Southpark villages; notes that the school was opened in 1977 by the late Cardinal Thomas Winning and has successfully pursued an ethos of supporting …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
THALES 100 YEARS OF SUBMARINE VISUAL SYSTEM INNOVATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Thales which celebrated its centenary of providing periscopes to the Royal Navy; and notes that on 25 August 1917 Thales, which was then trading as Barr and Stroud Ltd, delivered its first periscope to the Royal Navy at Rosyth and has been providing world-class Submarine Visual …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
GLASGOW JANITORS DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates all sides involved in resolving the 20 month primary, nursery and ASL school janitors industrial dispute in Glasgow; notes that the janitors, stewards and their trade union, Unison, are to be commended on their solidarity and resolve; and further congratulates the new SNP-led council administration on …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EAST KILBRIDE BOYS BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House notes the achievement of East Kilbride Boys Brigade on reaching its 50th anniversary; recognises the impact it has had in respect of developing the skills of many young people over the years in the town of East Kilbride; applauds its considerable work in nurturing young talent during …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
EAST KILBRIDE YOUTH DISABILITY SPORTS CLUB
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the significant achievement of East Kilbride Youth Disability Sports Club at the Special Olympics held in Sheffield in summer 2017; congratulates the young athletes from East Kilbride who competed and those who won medals in Sheffield; and further congratulates the coaching staff involved, including East Kilbride's …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
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CONTAMINATED INFECTED BLOOD INQUIRY
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes the Ministerial Written Statement HCWS109, made on 6 September 2017; welcomes the extended deadline for views on the format and scope of the independent inquiry; thanks Bishop James Jones, former Chair of the Hillsborough Independent Panel and Chair of the Gosport Independent Panel for his voluntary …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
THE CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF LEONARD CHESHIRE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the birth of Leonard Cheshire, born on 7 September 1917; notes his significant achievements as a decorated officer in the Second World War, including leading No.617 Squadron, the Dambusters, and being awarded the Victoria Cross in 1944; recognises Leonard Cheshire's desire to help …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
LATER LIFE AMBITIONS
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House supports the ambitions of people in later life and the contribution that many older people make to society; notes that the Later Life Ambitions campaign group that represents the combined 250,000 members of the National Federation of Occupational Pensioners, the Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance and the National …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
THE HAPPY CLUB LOTTERY GRANT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates The Healthy Active Promotion of Positive Youngsters (The Happy Club) in Glasgow East on its grant of £49,770 from the Big Lottery Fund's Young Start programme; notes that The Happy Club is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers which was established in April 2007 to reduce …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
JOHN WHITE LITTLE STAR FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the John White Little Star Foundation on reaching its first anniversary last month; notes that the foundation raises funds to help support children in the East End of Glasgow with a disability or life-threatening illness; commends the founder of the organisation, John White, for all of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SHETTLESTON HARRIERS ATHLETIC EVENT
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Shettleston Harriers on its success at the Milnbank Housing Association open graded event which took place last month at Crownpoint Sports Complex; commends this well-established local athletic organisation on bringing together almost 600 competitors over the two evenings for the largest sporting occasion at the complex …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SPECIAL OLYMPIAN DYLAN CROSS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow East constituent Dylan Cross following his triumphs at the Special Olympics National Games which took place last month in Sheffield; commends his significant haul of medals for swimming which comprise two gold, one silver and one bronze; praises City of Glasgow Seals, of which Dylan …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
NICE GUIDELINES ON ME
Tabled by:
Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)
That this House welcomes NICE's consultation with patients and their representatives on whether to review its clinical guidelines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME (CG53); notes that myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, debilitating, chronic health condition affecting about 250,000 people in the UK, and is concerned that about half of the …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
STREET DANCE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee dance duo Ana Devine and Oliver Nisbet on becoming world champions after their recent success winning the under 8s category at the United Dance Organisation Street Dance World Championships in Glasgow; commends the duo, and all the other participants who train with the Lochee-based Addicted …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
DANIELLE JOYCE AND THE SAMSUN DEAFLYMPICS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates 21-year old Danielle Joyce from Stevenston on her outstanding achievements at the 2017 Samsun Deaflympics where the University of Stirling student won gold medals in both the 50 metre freestyle and 100 metre freestyle events, a bronze medal in the 50 metre backstroke and a bronze …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
CAFÉ SOLACE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House applauds the enthusiasm and dedication of the teams behind the innovative Café Solace projects in Ardrossan, Kilbirnie and Irvine; notes that those projects are run by volunteers in recovery, who are working hard to put something back into their communities; appreciates the efforts they are making in …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
FEMENG IN RWANDA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the efforts of the FemEng in Rwanda project which recently returned to Glasgow after a trip to Rwanda during which it promoted science and engineering to over 1,000 secondary school pupils there; notes that FemEng in Rwanda is led by eight female engineering students from the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
ARDROSSAN CASTLE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes that Ardrossan Castle has been officially recognised as one of Scotland's Hidden Gems, having been voted one of the top six sites in the Dig It Hidden Gems Competition, as part of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology; understands that the present ruins, parts of …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
LA BICITECA FINALE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow-based Spanish language group Club Soletes on holding its final session of Scotland's first and only mobile bike Spanish library La Biciteca at Hayburn Park on 1 July 2017; notes Club Soletes, active since 2003 and a registered charity since 2005, provides language support and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
PANORAMA PROGRAMME 'BRITAIN'S IMMIGRATION SECRETS'
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked and disturbed by the BBC Panorama documentary Britain's Immigration Secrets exposing the abuse suffered in Brooke House, the immigration detention centre managed by G4S; commends the efforts of reporter Callum Tulley for his bravery in reporting on this matter despite the personal risk; considers that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANNEXE COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates community-led social enterprise Annexe Communities on its 30th anniversary; notes that the organisation, which is also a limited company and a development trust, works to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged residents, particularly those suffering as a result of poverty or poor health, by providing …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO WAR CRIMES IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the initiative of the Netherlands Government to introduce an independent war crimes inquiry into the conflict in Yemen; notes the destruction that the civil war has caused in Yemen; further notes last week's civilian deaths which resulted from coalition bombings; and calls on the Government to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
MARYHILL MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises the exemplary work of the Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust in promoting the history and heritage of the community and welcomes its recent call for community involvement in developing a new heritage project and museum based within the halls; commends its partnership working and community-centred approach in …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
BIRTH TRAUMA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House appreciates the valuable work of the Birth Trauma Association in raising awareness of birth trauma and associated issues; notes that up to 20,000 women every year experience a traumatic birth experience, which can have a long-term impact on their physical and mental wellbeing; acknowledges the impact which …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
BANNER STORY PROJECT, WHITBURN
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House praises the work of the Banner Story project in Whitburn; recognises that the project offers an insight into the sacrifice made by so many people during the First World War; further recognises that the banners will be replaced every year to coincide with the period of the …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
FLIGHT OF ROHINGYA REFUGEES FROM BURMA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Burma into Bangladesh, with over 100,000 having fled violence, allegedly triggered by an attack by Rohingya militants on police posts, since the end of August; is very concerned about reports from many of those who have …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 55
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR STEM
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Forth Valley College in Central Scotland and recognises that, in 2012, the college was one of the first in Scotland to be named as STEM-assured and that this status was re-accredited in 2016; believes that it is one of the leading providers of STEM-related education and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SHEENA SUTHERLAND, TAEKWON-DO 9TH DEGREE GRAND MASTER
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Sheena Sutherland from Bathgate on becoming a Taekwon-do 9th Degree Grand Master; recognises that she is only the second woman in the world to achieve this accolade; further recognises that this has taken over 40 years of hard work and dedication; notes that she is a …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
SUSTAINABLE THINKING SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends Sustainable Thinking Scotland on its pilot project at the Walled Garden within Kinneil Estate, Bo'ness; understands that this is a community interest company set up to help address social, economic and environmental issues within the Falkirk District Area; applauds its use of local woodland waste and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
RETIREMENT OF STEPHANIE INGLIS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House pays tribute to Stephanie Inglis on her early retirement from her successful career in judo; recognises her outstanding contribution to the sport, including most notably her silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games; pays tribute to the remarkable courage and bravery shown through her recovery; commends …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
INVERNESS CATHEDRAL HOLIDAY LUNCH CLUB
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the exceptional work of the Inverness Cathedral to provide local families living in deprivation with hot and cold meals during the summer holidays; notes the exceptional work of Inverness Cathedral volunteers to ensure local families have a meal every day; further recognises the vital contribution of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
CONFLICT WITH NORTH KOREA
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about the nuclear and missile testing by North Korea and the potential risk that provocative actions, threats and exercises in or near North East Asia and the Pacific which could lead to the use of nuclear weapons by intention or miscalculation; recognises that there are …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
BOAT OF GARTEN COMMUNITY HALL
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Boat of Garten Community Hall on its 10-year anniversary; notes the important and vital work of the community centre in providing facilities and amenities for residents and visitors alike; welcomes the ongoing work of the local residents to provide a wide range of community groups …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
COST OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION
Tabled by:
Peter Bottomley (Conservative - Worthing West)
That this House notes that the manufacturers' cost of production and the wholesale prices of emergency contraception have reduced significantly; further notes the reductions in retail prices by some retailers; and expects every other reputable retailer to review their margins to avoid maintaining prices that can be characterised as ripping …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
ISTANBUL 10
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House notes with grave concern the arrest of 10 human rights defenders at a workshop in Istanbul, including Idil Eser, Amnesty International's Turkey Director, ostensibly for committing crimes in the name of a terrorist organisation without being a member; notes that holding these individuals in pre-trial custody despite …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
NIGHT MINISTRY, DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Night Ministry on being awarded £8,000 from the Asda Foundation; notes that Night Ministry, a volunteer-led organisation based in Dundee, aims to provide care and compassion to rough sleepers throughout the local area, operates an outreach support vehicle equipped with hot drinks, food, warm clothing, hats, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern regarding the upcoming trial of the 19 journalists from the newspaper Cumhuriyet in Turkey, which starts on 24 July 2017; calls for the release of these journalists and all other journalists and human rights defenders imprisoned in Turkey in connection with their work; believes that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
RELEASE OF NABEEL RAJAB
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the sentence passed on Nabeel Rajab, President of the Bahrain Center for Human Rights, who was sentenced on 10 July 2017 to two years in prison; notes that Nabeel Rajab's offence was talking to journalists and therefore relates to freedom of expression and that the charge …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNTFLEURIE PRIMARY SCHOOL, LEVEN, FIFE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Mountfleurie Primary School, Leven, on celebrating 60 years of high quality education to generations of young people; acknowledges the dedication of current and former staff members and of everyone else who has contributed to its success; commends everyone who contributed to the successful open evening on …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIFE GINGERBREAD
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Fife Gingerbread on reaching its 30th anniversary; records its appreciation of the support the charity has given to 1,548 lone parent, vulnerable and disadvantaged families in Fife in the last 12 months, and to thousands more over the last 30 years; notes that the organisation provides …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
LOCH LOMOND AND TROSSACHS NATIONAL PARK
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Scotland's first National Park Loch Lomond and Trossachs, head-quartered in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire, is celebrating its 15th birthday; further notes that the national park is 1,865 sq km and has a boundary length of 350 km and that 50 per cent of Scotland's population lives …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
BOUNDARY COMMISSION PROPOSALS
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes the Boundary Commission's proposals, which seek to reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies from 650 to 600; recognises that constituencies should be equally sized; regrets that many of the proposals do not adequately engage with natural divisions; is concerned that the Commission's calculations are based on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AND ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House notes recent research which reveals the decimation of animals across the globe; expresses concern at the prospect that we are witnessing mass extinctions; laments the fact that up to 50 per cent of all animals have been lost in recent decades; condemns the effects of climate change, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th October 2017
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict human responses to …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR GLASGOW CENTRAL BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Clyde Space Ltd, ClinTec International Ltd and City Legacy have all been awarded Queen's Awards for Enterprise; understands that the Queen's Awards recognise outstanding achievements in businesses which operate in the fields of Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity; believes that the Awards …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
FAIRTRADE FOOTBALLS AT THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP 2017
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Homeless World Cup tournament took place in Oslo from 29 August to 5 September 2017; understands at Bala Sports Ltd, which is based in Glasgow Central constituency, was awarded the contract to provide Fairtrade footballs for the tournament; further understands that Bala Sports Ltd …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
REMOVAL OF ISRAELI CITIZENSHIP FROM NEGEV BEDOUIN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the injustice faced by hundreds of Negev Bedouin who have had their Israeli citizenship revoked without adequate explanation or warning due to claims that their original citizenship was issued in error; is concerned that this is a policy to remove the legitimate citizenship rights of the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 2017
150 YEARS OF THE THEATRE ROYAL IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Theatre Royal in Glasgow will commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2017; understands that the Theatre Royal first opened in 1867 and, in addition to its role as the oldest active theatre in Glasgow, has served as the first television studio for STV and is …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
11th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 11th September 2017
AIR POLLUTION AND RED DIESEL
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes the Government's plans to tackle Britain's air pollution crisis and improve air quality; further notes that reduced duty red diesel for certain uses costs HM Treasury £2.4 billion annually; believes that subsidising red diesel also inhibits the Government's plans to support the take-up of cleaner technologies …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
INVERARAY AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND WORLD CHAMPIONS 2017
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Piper Major Stuart Liddell and everyone involved with the Inveraray and District Pipe Band on becoming the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Grade 1 World Champions for 2017, by securing no fewer than 12 first places out of a possible 16 over two days of fierce …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MICHAEL COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 9 September 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Michael Colliery Disaster in East Wemyss, Fife, in which a fire broke out and nine miners were tragically killed; commends the heroism of the rescue teams who helped to save many lives, including a number of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th September 2017
THIRD SECTOR AND THE ROLL-OUT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the work of Citizens Advice Scotland and the 20 other charities that have been working together to highlight the horrendous experiences of those people suffering as a direct result of the universal credit roll-out; praises the ongoing work of those organisations, and the wider third sector, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 1
5th September 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th September 2017
PARLIAMENTARIANS REPORTING CONSTITUENTS TO THE HOME OFFICE FOR DEPORTATION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House is concerned by recent Freedom of Information reports revealing that on 482 occasions between 2014 and 2016 hon. Members of the House have been informing the Home Office of undocumented migrants; believes that to inform on a constituent would be a fundamental betrayal of trust, acting against …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th July 2017
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND - CLAIRE EGAN PRIZE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Kirsty McCallum on being awarded the University of the West of Scotland's (UWS) Claire Egan Prize; notes that this award is bestowed by the Physiological Society and recognises the hard work and commitment of a recent physiology graduate; understands that this award is in memory of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
VAT REFUNDS FOR MUSEUMS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the draft Value Added Tax (Refund of Tax to Museums and Galleries) (Amendment) Order 2017 has not yet been laid before the House; understands that the draft Order was announced in the Budget on 16 March 2016, the consultation closed on 21 April 2017 and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that on 7 July 2017 the United Nations concluded a legally-binding Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons with the object of leading to the total elimination of nuclear weapons; welcomes the fact that the treaty was adopted by 122 states with just one vote against …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN ROMANIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that Romania is the largest human trafficking conduit, with the UK being the biggest recipient of the women ensnared in this despicable trade; condemns the human trafficking of women from Romania; calls for better cooperation between the Romanian and UK governments to stop this vile practice; …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
GYPSY, TRAVELLER AND ROMA COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are an important and distinct community of the UK; further notes that Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities continue to face discrimination in a broad range of areas, from education to encampment access; and calls on public authorities to work …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
1MALAYSIA DEVELOPMENT BERHAD
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is alarmed about allegations of the misappropriation of billions of dollars from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad, a state-owned investment firm intended to promote economic development in Malaysia, including by the current Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak; notes related on-going investigations in a number of countries, including the …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SIXTH SCOTTISH PAN-DISABILITY OPEN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Disability Golf Partnership (SDGP) for organising the Sixth Scottish Pan-Disability Open at the Fairmont Golf Course in St Andrews; notes this European ranking event will run from 21 to 24 August 2017 and that participants will play over the Torrance and Kittocks courses to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
CERES HIGHLAND GAMES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the organisers on successfully holding the 2017 Ceres Highland Games; notes the Games featured festivities included pipe music, dancing, wrestling, heavy events, cycling and running as well as shows, stalls and local and national produce; further notes the Ceres Games are the oldest free games in …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE GAZA STRIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is deeply concerned about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; notes that the blockade of Gaza by the Israeli and Egyptian authorities has been in place for 10 years, violates international law and continues to impoverish civilians in Gaza; recognises that Gaza remains under Israeli …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TOMMY'S HONOUR FILM PREMIER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the New Picture House in St Andrews, in conjunction with the Old Course Hotel, on hosting the UK Premier of Tommy's Honour, which tells the inspirational story of local golfers Old Tom Morris and his son Young Tommy Morris who were from St Andrews, the home …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY'S COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Badenoch and Strathspey Community Transport Company on 20 years of the Community Car Scheme, recognising the important and vital work of its volunteer drivers, telephonists and all those involved in providing 6000 journeys a year for 1550 clients; notes the importance of its core message …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ROADCHEF EMPLOYEES BENEFIT TRUST
Tabled by:
Paul Farrelly (Labour - Newcastle-under-Lyme)
That this House supports the development of employee share ownership, as such schemes reward loyalty and hard work and give employees a stake in their company; commends the Roadchef Employees Benefit Trust, established by Chief Executive Mr Patrick Gee in 1986, to give employees at Roadchef Motorway Services a John …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SCOTTISH RACING'S ANNUAL REVIEW 2016
Tabled by:
John Lamont (Conservative - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House welcomes the publication of Scottish Racing's Annual Report 2016; notes that the report indicates that racing generated £302 million in Scotland in 2016, sustaining 3,430 full-time equivalent jobs and that there were 300,200 attendances at race meetings; further notes the significant local economic impact of Scotland's racecourses …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HINKLEY POINT COSTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House notes that Électricité de France, which previously deceived the gullible Coalition Government to agree to pay the highest price ever for electricity at Hinkley Point and guaranteed that price for 35 years, now plans to increase the construction costs by 10 per cent after increasing the price …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
RECOGNISING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates the Sunday People on its Save Our Soldiers campaign to raise awareness of the devastating impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); notes Lord Dannatt's view that failure to recognise PTSD as a serious and debilitating condition breaches the Military Covenant and the Government is therefore breaking …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ANDY TSEGE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Mr Andy Tsege, a British national who is currently illegally and arbitrarily imprisoned in Ethiopia; expresses its worry for the health and safety of Mr Tsege, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement, has been tortured and ill-treated …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the case of Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British dual national, who is currently arbitrarily detained in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who at times has been kept in solitary confinement and has been kept from seeing her …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HUNGER STRIKE BY POLITICAL PRISONERS IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the amnesty framework laid out in the Peace Agreement between the Government of Colombia and the FARC-EP of August 2016; notes that all political prisoners should have been freed in January 2017; regrets that only 1,081 of 3,400 FARC prisoners have so far been released from …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
DEATH PENALTY IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is extremely alarmed by recent executions in Saudi Arabia and reports that further executions, possibly followed by crucifixion, may take place soon; notes with considerable concern assertions made by human rights organisations that many on death row have been tortured or otherwise coerced into signing confessions and …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ASYLUM SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the findings of the recent research report by Refugee Action, Slipping Through The Cracks, that a failure by the Home Office to follow its own guidance for supporting those seeking asylum in the UK is resulting in vulnerable people being wrongly denied assistance …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
13th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
LOCH LOMOND BREWERY CAMRA CHAMPION BEER OF SCOTLAND 2017
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that family-run Loch Lomond Brewery has scooped the Campaign for Real Ale's prestigious Champion Beer of Scotland award for its product Silkie Stout at the Scottish Real Ale Festival; understands that Silkie Stout is one of the brewery's original beers and won the title of Champion …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
GAIRLOCH MUSEUM RECEIVES QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates the many dedicated people who have given up their free time over the last 40 years, preserving local heritage at the Gairloch Museum in Wester Ross, on receiving the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, which is the highest award any voluntary group can receive; and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
CONDEMNING THE ATTACK ON AMARNATH PILGRIMS IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House condemns the recent killings of innocent Hindu pilgrims in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir in India; recognises it as a gruesome attack on innocent pilgrims by Lashkar-e-Toiba, an internationally recognised terrorist group, led by Abu Ismail; urges the Government to condemn strongly the attack and stand with India …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
ROYAL MAIL
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House notes that Royal Mail provides vital public services in the delivery of letters and parcels and the provision of PO Box services; further notes that when it was privatised by the Coalition Government in 2013 concerns were raised about the continued provision of local delivery offices, but …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
REFERENDUM IN THE KURDISTAN REGION
Tabled by:
Jack Lopresti (Conservative - Filton and Bradley Stoke)
That this House supports the right to self-determination of the people of the Kurdistan region in Iraq; and recognises that a yes vote in their referendum on independence on 25 September 2017 would be a mandate for negotiating statehood and improved co-operation with Iraq.
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SCOTTISH WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM AT EURO 2017
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Anna Signeul, captain Gemma Fay and the rest of the Scotland Women's National Team for qualifying for the Women's Euro 2017 football tournament; notes that the tournament will be played in the Netherlands starting on 16 July 2017 with Scotland's first match being against England; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
AWARENESS OF TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the family of the late Peter Baldwin on their decision continually to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes through the campaign Know Type 1 which aims to make the 4Ts test mandatory for all GP appointments; notes that the Baldwin family have been joined in their …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
FIXED ODD BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Jo Stevens (Labour - Cardiff East)
That this House welcomes the re-establishment of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the introduction of the Gambling Act 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
X PASSPORTS FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed in previous parliamentary sessions to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued by …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PRACTICE OF FALUN GONG AND THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST ORGAN HARVESTING
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the long-standing campaign against forced organ harvesting, and pays tribute to the sheer determination of all those who have dedicated so much time to bringing this issue to the attention of policy makers around the world; further notes that the Chinese Government has admitted that it …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that as a result of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
AGEING TYRES ON PUBLIC SERVICE VEHICLES
Tabled by:
Maria Eagle (Labour - Liverpool Garston)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Tyred campaign; recognises the outstanding work that Frances Molloy, mother of Michael Molloy, and the parents of Kerry Ogden have done to highlight the dangers of ageing tyres on public service vehicles; notes the tragic deaths of Michael Molloy, Kerry Ogden and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
MOD GUARDS TENDERING PROCESS
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House expresses concerns about the tendering of Ministry of Defence (MoD) guarding services; rejects any change in contracting of MoD guards which removes the emphasis from safety and security; urges the Government not to indulge in a cost-cutting exercise; is appalled by reports that, if taken over by …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
FAIR TIPS CONSULTATION
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the lack of publication of the Government's findings following its fair tips consultation which closed in July 2016; urges the Government to share its recommendations; demands that the report following the consultation is published as soon as possible in order to give some assurances to workers …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
REDUNDANCIES AT NESTLÉ
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the 300 redundancies announced at Nestlé factories in York, Fawdon, Halifax and Girvan; further notes the announcement that production of the Blue Riband will be transferred to Poland; acknowledges that Nestlé's operation is profitable achieving £21 billion in sales in the first three months of 2017, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
BANK OF ENGLAND STAFF PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lisa Nandy (Labour - Wigan)
That this House is appalled by the derisory pay settlement that has been imposed upon staff at the Bank of England; notes that the staff affected are dedicated workers fulfilling a range of functions within the organisation including security and maintenance; expresses concern that this is the second year running …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 49
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
YEMEN'S HUMANITARIAN CRISIS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House recognises the humanitarian catastrophe that is occurring in Yemen two years after the outbreak of civil war; notes that since the conflicts beginning over 10,000 civilians have died and 14 million do not have access to any healthcare; further notes that Yemen is faced with the worst …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
PLASTIC POLLUTION IN THE OCEANS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that more than 8 million tons of plastic waste are dumped in the oceans every year; further notes that this pollution causes huge damage to ocean ecosystems, including fish, marine mammals and seabirds; notes that plastics in the ocean produce chemicals which are dangerous …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
TRANSPARENCY OF DEVELOPING COUNTRY DEBTS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the alleged secret loans given by London-based banks in 2013 to Mozambican companies, with Mozambique Government guarantees, and without approval of the Mozambique parliament; notes that over 90 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa Government international bonds are owed under UK law; calls for measures …
110 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE VAT
Tabled by:
Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House notes the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) continues to be liable for VAT, which means that it has 20 per cent greater running costs than equivalent services in England and Wales; further notes that this anomaly was apparent when the SFRS was formed; recognises that the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
DWP ESTATE OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the announcement by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) of the closure of almost one in 10 jobcentres; notes that only six of the original 78 earmarked for closure have been reprieved and two which were not under threat will now close; …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 17
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
REPORT INTO FOREIGN FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF EXTREMIST GROUPS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that the previous Prime Minister commissioned a report by the Home Office into the foreign funding of extremism and radicalisation in the UK, and that the report was given to the Prime Minister last year; further notes with concern that the report's findings have still not …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
10th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
DONATION OF FOOD BY GLASGOW EAST SHOPPERS
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House commends the warmth and generosity of people in Glasgow East constituency who recently donated over two tonnes of food to Glasgow North East Foodbank; congratulates Susan Wilson, Community Champion at Tesco Parkhead, who organised the foodbank collection; and looks forward to the day when foodbanks are no …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 2
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th July 2017
HELP YOURSELF GROW PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisation Fair Deal and the Help Yourself Grow project for the excellent work they do in offering fun, practical training to young people with learning disabilities; notes that this project based in Castlemilk, is in its first year and has provided training in cooking and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th July 2017
IMPORTATION OF FOIE GRAS
Tabled by:
Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House deplores the production of foie gras, considering it cruel and unnatural to force-feed geese until it causes internal damage; welcomes the UK's continued ban on domestic production of this foodstuff; admires India as the first country in the world to ban the import of foie gras; and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2017
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ZERO TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that 2017 marks 25 years since the launch of the Zero Tolerance campaign in Scotland; understands that the Zero Tolerance campaign was instigated by Evelyn Gillan, Campaigns Officer at Edinburgh District Council, and initially ran over a six month period in 1992 to highlight the effect …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
18th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 18th July 2017
21 YEARS OF KINNING PARK COMPLEX
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the 21st anniversary of the saving of the Kinning Park Complex; understands that a sit-in protest, which began on 3 May 1996 and lasted for 55 days and nights, saved the Kinning Park Complex (KPC) from closure by Glasgow City Council; further understands that the sit-in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th July 2017
ABOLITION OF THE HEREDITARY PEERAGE
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House notes the election to replace the 10th Earl of Walpole to be held on 18 July 2017; further notes that only 31 electors can take part in this election and that there are 10 candidates; notes that the hereditary principle holds no place in a modern democracy; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2017
42 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017
SALE OF NHS PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
Eleanor Smith (Labour - Wolverhampton South West)
That this House recognises the value and effectiveness of the NHS; notes the success of NHS Professionals in supplying short-term and flexible staff to NHS trusts with staffing gaps at a very low overhead cost; understands that private agencies perform the same function at a higher cost by charging expensive …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 16
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
12th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th July 2017
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF METHIL SEA CADETS UNIT
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Methil Sea Cadets Unit on celebrating 75 years of providing opportunities for thousands of young people; commends the efforts and enthusiasm of current and former staff members and volunteers in providing opportunities for fun as well as personal development for the cadets; further congratulates all those …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
COUNCILLOR ALISTAIR WATSON
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Councillor Alistair Watson, trade unionist, railwayman, transport campaigner, tireless local champion for the community of Cardonald for 22 years and sends condolences to his family at this sad time; notes that Mr Watson was an exemplary councillor with a clear local …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SAINSBURY'S AND THE FAIRTRADE MARK
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House deeply regrets the decision by the supermarket Sainsbury's to drop the Fairtrade mark for its own-brand tea and develop its own certification scheme; notes that the Fairtrade Foundation is a respected organisation and part of a global network that strives to ensure that farmers and workers in …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
ROSE GENTLE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the award of a doctorate from Glasgow University to Rose Gentle, tireless campaigner and proud mother of Gordon Gentle killed in the line of duty in Iraq in 2004; and notes that this not only marks her son's sacrifice but is in recognition of her campaigning …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SALES OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY TO REPRESSIVE STATES
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes the reports of the BBC and the Danish newspaper, Dagbadet which questions the lawfulness of BAE Systems' sales of surveillance technology and decryption software to several Gulf and North African states; holds grave concerns over arms manufacturers who are avoiding UK restrictions on arms exports through …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
NHS PAY
Tabled by:
Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House notes that in 2017-18 NHS pay rises have been capped at one per cent and that this represents another below-inflation pay settlement; further notes that applications for nursing degrees have fallen 23 per cent this year; notes that the number of nurses and midwives joining the Nursing …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Liberal Democrat: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
ESA WORK-RELATED ACTIVITY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the Trussell Trust report Financial insecurity, food insecurity, and disability: The profile of people receiving emergency food assistance from The Trussell Trust Foodbank Network in Britain, published in June 2017, which show that 78 per cent of households surveyed were severely …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
HENDRY REVIEW ON SWANSEA BAY TIDAL LAGOON
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the Government's previous commitment to the Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon (SBTL); highlights the recommendation to launch the SBTL project in the Hendry Review commissioned by the Government; further notes the Hendry Review described it as a matter of urgency; acknowledges the Conservative Party's failure to include …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF UK ARMS EXPORT CONTROLS
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House calls for the re-establishment of the Committees on Arms Export Controls (CAEC), as a matter of urgency, to provide scrutiny over current UK arms sales and the UK's arms export control regime post-Brexit; believes that CAEC should include Members from the following Committees: Business, Energy and Industrial …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SPANISH CIVIL WAR INTERNATIONAL BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Dan Carden (Labour - Liverpool Walton)
That this House recalls the most valiant effort made eighty years ago by the volunteers of the International Brigades at the Battle of Brunete, during the Spanish Civil War, in July 1937; records its gratitude to all those who fought, including over 330 members of the British Battalion, and to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and accountability of trade deals to which the UK is a party; and calls on the Government to ensure the right of Parliament to set a thorough mandate to govern each trade negotiation, with a remit for the devolved …
124 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 66
Scottish National Party: 35
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SITUATION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House continues to be extremely concerned about the on-going crackdown on media workers, lawyers, public servants, parliamentarians and non-violent political activists in Turkey; notes that many parliamentarians, including Enis Berberoglu, Figen Yuksekdag and Selahattin Demirtas and over 150 media professionals, including Ahmet Altan, Ahmet Sik and Musa Kart, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF CANADA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Canada as a nation and sends its best wishes to a forward thinking country that has strong fraternal relationships with the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; requests that the Government convey to the Canadian Government every good wish for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
4th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC HOUSING
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
This House congratulates Plaid Cymru-run Carmarthenshire County Council for enhancing the supply of affordable public housing across the county; commends the Council for building the first new public social housing since 1980 and for retaining its stock despite pressures from the Labour-run Welsh Government to stock transfer; notes that the …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
AFC COMMUNITY TRUST
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Aberdeen FC Community Trust on receipt of funding from Young Start to fund a project to support 50 young people to gain essential skills, qualifications and experiences to enable them to become sports coaches; welcomes this project and the positive impact this will have on participants …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SUCCESS FOR FITTIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Fittie Community Development Trust, based in Aberdeen, on receipt of funding from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the former Gospel Hall in Footdee, Aberdeen; recognises that the Hall will be developed into a community-owned facility; welcomes the impact this will have on Footdee and the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SUCCESS OF CITYMOVES DANCE AGENCY
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Citymoves Dance Agency, based in Aberdeen, on receipt of funding from Young Start to fund opportunities for boys to take up dance through weekly dance and art activities; welcomes this programme and the opportunities this will bring for boys to take up dance; recognises the excellent …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
SUCCESS OF NORTH EAST SENSORY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates North East Sensory Services on receipt of funding from Young Start to fund a year long programme of activities and social contact groups for children and young people who are visually or hearing impaired; welcomes the programme and the practical and emotional support this will provide …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
BRAMBLE BRAE SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Bramble Brae School on receipt of funding from Awards for All Scotland to fund improvements to the school's playground facilities; recognises the positive impact this will have on pupils and the community; and wishes the school all the best with these works.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
LANARKSHIRE THERAPY SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Therapy Support on securing £9,500 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group has undertaken to provide support for people with long-term health conditions; celebrates the group's endeavours to relieve the needs of persons who have suffered physical …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
FLOODING
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the devastation caused by Storm Desmond and Storm Eva, and recognises that many residents and businesses have yet to return to their properties since the floods of 2015; further notes that, while the Government has committed to spend £2.3 billion on addressing the damage from the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
PUBLIC SECTOR PAY
Tabled by:
Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central)
That this House notes the role of the independent pay review bodies in assessing market data and presenting evidence from key stakeholders, including Government, employers and trade unions, as well as carrying out their own enquiries to ascertain the correct level of pay; further notes how Government since 2010 by …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th July 2017
ISLE OF EIGG HERITAGE TRUST 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust on reaching the 20th anniversary of their community buyout to which around 10,000 members of the public contributed and which has brought stability and improvements to the infrastructure for its growing population while attracting visitors from across the world to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th July 2017
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 10th July 2017
LONG-TERM CONDITIONS AND PRESCRIPTION CHARGES
Tabled by:
Melanie Onn (Labour - Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes)
That this House is aware that people with long-term conditions in England, such as heart disease, cystic fibrosis or multiple sclerosis still have to pay prescription charges unlike their counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; notes that the medical exemption list of conditions that qualify people for free prescriptions …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th July 2017
FORTY YEARS OF PARKHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Parkhead Housing Association on its 40th anniversary; commends the leadership of Chief Executive James Strany who has led the Association with tremendous energy and vision; and looks forward to many more years of Parkhead Housing Association delivering affordable, socially rented housing in Glasgow's East End.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th July 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th July 2017
PAISLEY SMA' SHOT DAY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates Paisley Sma' Shot Day which was organised on 1 July 2017; recognises that this annual event celebrates Paisley's radical past particularly the political battles between the town's weavers and their employers; notes that these political protests were crucial in the extension of the workers' rights that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
SUPPORT FOR PLAY AND EARLY LEARNING IN LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Support for Play and Early Learning in Lanarkshire on securing £8,233 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group has undertaken to provide a free information and support service to baby and toddler groups; endeavours to allow children and …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CARSTAIRS SENIOR CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Carstairs Senior Citizens' Association on securing £7,470 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group has done to provide support for local seniors in Carstairs; and commends the group on using its grant to fund a project which …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ROYAL SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE SOCIETY SUMMER SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society on the 90th anniversary of its first summer school at the University of St Andrews; notes that this event is expected to attract dancers from 30 countries; is impressed that it will enable dancers and musicians of all ages to …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
2166 (HAMILTON) AIR TRAINING CORPS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates 2166 (Hamilton) Air Training Corps on securing £5,898 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work the group does to train young people in flying and gliding, as well as allowing them the opportunity to take part in other outdoor activities; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
LARKHILL PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESSMEN'S CLUB
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Larkhall Professional and Businessmen's Club on securing £9,860 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work this organisation has undertaken to deliver a number of projects which are of benefit to the wider community and most recently to young people in …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
QUARTER PARISH CHURCH FRIENDSHIP GROUP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Quarter Parish Church Friendship Group on securing £3,839 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the support this organisation provides for the isolated elderly and disabled villagers; and commends the group on using its grant to support the group's continued delivery of …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
THE MANDA CENTRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Manda Centre on securing £8,917 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the support this organisation provides for those affected by trauma, loss and personal crisis; celebrates the endeavours of the Manda Centre to offer practical and emotional support, advocacy, counselling, …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
LES HOEY MBE DREAMMAKER FOUNDATION (SCIO)
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation (SCIO) on securing £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award For All Scotland grant; acknowledges the support this organisation provides for children going through life-threatening illness; celebrates the endeavours of this charity to help children and their siblings enduring gruelling …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Government for announcing new legislation to introduce presumed consent for organ donation in Scotland; notes the model successes of presumed consent in Wales where 39 lives have been saved in the last year, which has inspired the change in Scotland; further notes that the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE CARERS NETWORK LIMITED
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates South Lanarkshire Carers Network Limited on securing £9,978 from the Big Lottery Fund's Award for All Scotland grant; acknowledges the work this group has undertaken to provide a voice for unpaid carers in South Lanarkshire; celebrates the group’s endeavours to identify unpaid carers, develop and maintain …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND AND SCAM AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises Scam Awareness Month, which runs from 1 to 31 July 2017; commends the work of Citizens Advice Scotland for raising the profile of this issue and providing expert guidance to people in learning how to identify and avoid becoming victims of scam activity; understands that it …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
GLASGOW 44TH SCOUT HALL
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the 44th Glasgow Scout Hall in the Kelvindale area of the city is under threat; recognises that the scout hall on this land was first founded in the 1950s, with a new premises being built by the Scout Association in 1994 …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
HYNDLAND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Hyndland After School Club in Glasgow, affectionately known as the Afty, on celebrating its 25th anniversary; understands that the club was established in 1992, initially offering 24 after school places for children at Hyndland Primary School, and has grown dramatically ever since; recognises that the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CHARITABLE WORKS FOR MILITARY VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises Strathaven man David McAllistair on being awarded a MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List; further recognises the significant impact he has made to help the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA); congratulates the work of the Lanarkshire branch of SSAFA and notes that Mr …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
PRESIDENT'S EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR MANUFACTURING BY SCOTTISH ENGINEERING
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates the East Kilbride Branch of EDF Energy for winning the President's Award for Manufacturing Excellence at the Annual Awards of Scottish Engineering; recognises the significance of winning the award and applauds the staff based in East Kilbride; commends EDF's achievement in generating low carbon electricity to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
SOUTHSIDE FRINGE - BEST SCOTTISH FESTIVAL 2017
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Southside Fringe for winning Best Scottish Festival at the Scottish Hospitality Awards 2017; notes that the festival offers quality opportunities for acts, performers and musicians; recognises that it is the biggest community organised event in Glasgow; understands that the first full Southside Fringe was set …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
GLASGOW GLADIATORS POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL RECEIVES LOTTERY GRANT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Gladiators Powerchair Football on its grant of £10,000 from the National Lottery; notes that the grant means the club can now buy a club-owned football powerchair giving more disabled footballers the chance to try out and join in; recognises that the club is run by …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the election of five disabled hon. Members on 8 June 2017, an increase of three on the 2015-2017 Parliament; notes that disabled people are still under-represented in the House, and in politics more widely; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one, and that, …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 23
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
PORT ELLEN PRIMARY SCHOOL, ISLAY, AND SCOTTISH EDUCATION AWARDS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates all the staff and pupils of Port Ellen Primary School, lslay on winning the BAE Systems-sponsored Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) prize at the 2017 Scottish Education Awards; commends the efforts of the school's staff in encouraging its P5-P7 pupils, particularly the girls, to become …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
UN NUCLEAR WEAPONS BAN TREATY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is very concerned that no state which currently possesses nuclear weapons particpated in the renewed UN discussions on a Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty, which will conclude in July 2017; believes that this is the most significant legislative move for nuclear disarmament for some time; understands that the …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL BURGH OF AUCHTERMUCHTY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 500th anniversary of Auchtermuchty being made a Royal Burgh by the publication of a Royal Charter on 25 May 1517 by King James V of Scotland; further notes the Royal Charter gave the town the right to hold fairs and markets; notes the town's proud …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
30TH ANNIVERSARY OF ERASMUS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the EU's Erasmus Plus programme which has provided study exchange and traineeship opportunities across EU member states and Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; notes that 1,600 Scottish students participated between 2014 and 2015; further notes that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th July 2017
EAST RENFREWSHIRE RECEIVES AWARDS FOR ALL SCOTLAND GRANTS
Tabled by:
Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the recent Awards for All Scotland grants for various East Renfrewshire-based organisations; understands that Awards for All Scotland gives groups a chance to apply for a National Lottery grant of between £500 and £10,000 for projects to help improve local communities and the lives of people …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CONTRIBUTION OF THE CO-OPERATIVE ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Gareth Snell (Labour (Co-op) - Stoke-on-Trent Central)
That this House recognises the beneficial role the co-operative sector plays within the wider economy, in 2017 the sector's economic contribution to the UK economy was £36 billion; notes that the co-operative movement ably demonstrates a better way of doing business, where wealth and power are shared, as almost 14 …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
UN VOTE ON CHAGOS ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the adoption by the UN General Assembly of Resolution 71/292 which requests an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the consequences of the separation of the Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius in 1965 including the consequences in international law for the resettlement of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
TELEPHONE CANVASSERS DURING THE 2017 GENERAL ELECTION
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes evidence brought forward by Channel 4 which purports to show the Conservative Party broke data protection and electoral law; has serious concerns that the Conservative Party may have used paid canvassers and misleading calls to influence voters in marginal seats; further notes the evidence shows that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
VETERANS GATEWAY HELPLINE
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House welcomes the Veterans Gateway helpline launched for ex-armed forces personnel; notes that Wales has been chosen as the base for the 24-hour helpline for veterans returning to civilian life; further notes the report’s findings that child recruits are more vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, self-harm, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
NHS BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House appreciates the invaluable work nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals do to keep the NHS running; is alarmed by the Government's plans to replace the current NHS bursary with a loans scheme which will place even greater strain on the system and those wishing to train; notes …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF BIOLOGY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising 2017's Parliamentary Links Day on 27 June 2017 on behalf of the science and engineering community; applauds the theme of UK Science and Global Opportunities; welcomes the Society's continuing commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
LOWERING THE VOTING AGE TO 16
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 16 year olds can enter into marriage and civil partnerships, pay income tax and national insurance, obtain social security benefits in their own right, become a company director, consent to medical treatment, and join the armed forces, a political party or a trade union; believes …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
SUCCESS OF DENIS LAW TRUST'S STREETSPORT INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the Denis Law Trust's Streetsport Initiative on its continued success in reducing instances of youth crime and anti-social behaviour while helping develop the employability and aspirations of young people in Aberdeen; notes that there were over 12,500 young people participating throughout Aberdeen in 2016; further notes …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
26th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
TES SCHOOL AWARD TO LARBERT HIGH SCHOOL
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk constituency's Larbert High School on its very well deserved first place award for Science, Technology and Engineering Team of the Year 2017, awarded as part of the Tes School Award; commends Larbert High's focused approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects which empowers pupils …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
22nd June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PITTEUCHAR WEST PRIMARY SCHOOL, GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates Pitteuchar West Primary School, Glenrothes, on celebrating 40 years of high quality education to generations of young people; commends the dedication of current and former staff members and of everyone else who has contributed to its success; further commends everyone who contributed to the successful open …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ROLE OF DFID IN PROVIDING BASELOAD ENERGY TO DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House is concerned that an estimated 1.2 billion people worldwide remain without electricity; acknowledges that in many developing countries this compounds the problems of disease, poor education and illegal migration; regrets that the UN target for universal access to energy by 2030 will be missed and that energy …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates the Rotary Club of Glenrothes on its 60th anniversary of service to the community; commends all Rotarians past and present who have given so generously of their time in support of good causes at home and abroad; welcomes in particular the success of Rotarians around the …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ONGOING IMPRISONMENT OF RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest of Raif Badawi on 17 June 2014 and his subsequent imprisonment in Saudi Arabia for championing free speech and freedom of expression; notes that he is now beginning his 5th year of a 10-year prison sentence; further notes that Mr Badawi is also …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
BO'NESS ACADEMY AND TESCO TACKLING FOOD WASTE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends Bo'ness Academy on its community cafe project, which is supported by the local Tesco store and the food redistribution charity, FareShare; understands that Tesco, as part of its Community Food Connection programme, supplies surplus food, which otherwise may be wasted, to Bo'ness Academy, which uses the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CHILD TAX CREDIT (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March in the last Session of Parliament, be revoked.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
STATE PENSION PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House believes that it has a duty to ensure that OAPs are able to live with dignity in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
FAIRFIELD SHIPYARD OFFICES AWARD
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the achievement of Govan Workspace, a Glasgow Community Enterprise, in being awarded Best Creative Re-use of an Industrial Building by the Association of Industrial Archaeology for its stunning transformation of the once derelict A-listed Fairfield Shipyard Offices into a thriving business centre and heritage project; notes …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT CHARITIES
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that several charity providers in the drugs and alcohol sector have had to merge recently as a result of financial difficulties; further notes that the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group has repeatedly warned that it was only a matter of time before a major …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
MP STAFF REDUNDANCY PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House acknowledges the lack of financial support for hon. Members' staff members who have found themselves unemployed due to their hon. Member not being returned at the 2017 general election; notes that a number of hon. Members, first elected at the 2015 general election, did not retain their …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st June 2017
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
GOVERNMENT'S ALCOHOL STRATEGY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that among those aged 15 to 49, alcohol is now the leading risk factor for ill-health, early mortality and disability and the fifth leading risk factor for ill-health across all age groups; further notes that liver disease has seen a 400 per cent increase since 1970; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
GOVERNMENT'S DRUG STRATEGY
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is shocked that more people die of drug misuse than on the roads; notes that drug-related deaths are at record levels; recognises that drug treatment services not only save lives but every £1 invested saves society £2.50 in health, welfare and crime costs; reminds the Government that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
OPPRESSIVE ALIYEV REGIME IN AZERBAIJAN
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled that the already dire situation of human right abuses in Azerbaijan has deteriorated further in the last six months; condemns the abduction and imprisonment of a journalist living in Georgia critical of the Azerbaijani Government on 29 May 2017; welcomes the European Parliament resolution that …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women per year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that three out of four …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 24
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for its ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
109 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
BAN ON FOX HUNTING
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that fox hunting has no place in modern Britain and will resist any attempt to repeal the Hunting Act 2004.
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
BRAVERY AND ROLE OF FIREFIGHTERS
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House pays tribute to the incredible bravery of the firefighters who tackled the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower; recognises that firefighters went into the face of extraordinary danger in service of the public; notes that firefighters carry out this service daily throughout the UK; further recognises that they …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
YOUNG POET WINS OPPORTUNITY TO MEET PRESIDENT OBAMA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Mila Stricevic, a pupil at Hyndland Secondary School in Glasgow, on her success in a writing competition to meet former US President Barack Obama at the Hunter Foundation's charity dinner in May 2017; notes the strong message of inclusion and tolerance in Mila's winning poem, If …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
STATE VISIT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores the recent actions taken by US President Donald Trump, including his comments about the Mayor of London, in the wake of the London Bridge terrorist attack and his decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Deal; condemns his previous comments on women, refugees and torture; …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
200TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's Botanic Gardens on celebrating its 200th anniversary; understands that the Botanic Gardens was established in 1817 by the Royal Botanical Institution of Glasgow, founded by Thomas Hopkirk, in the Sandyford area of the city before moving to its present site on the banks of the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF COMPUTING IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the University of Glasgow on celebrating its 60th anniversary of computing; recognises that the University of Glasgow became the first university in Scotland to acquire an electronic computer in 1957; acknowledges the history of the university's machine, a Digital Electronic Universal Computing Engine, which was initiated …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
CUSTOMS UNION MEMBERSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House notes the benefits of UK membership of the EU Customs Union which removes costly and time-consuming customs processes and red tape for trade with other EU member states, allows the operation of a soft Northern Ireland-Republic of Ireland border that would be in jeopardy were the UK …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th July 2017
OPERATIONAL SERVICE MEDAL FOR OPERATION SHADER
Tabled by:
Nia Griffith (Labour - Llanelli)
That this House believes that the bravery and service of the personnel involved in Operation Shader should be recognised with a specific Operational Service Medal without delay; recognises that in doing their duty these men and women are protecting UK citizens from the threat of Daesh, as well as defending …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
29th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 3rd July 2017
MILITARY ACTION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House must give its approval through a parliamentary vote before the Government orders any military action in Syria outwith the very specific conditions set out in the motion agreed on 2 December 2015.
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 28th June 2017
WOMEN AGAINST STATE PENSION INEQUALITY
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House believes it has a moral duty to ensure that there is a fair transition for women born on or after 6 April 1951 regarding their pensions; recognises the need for a non-means tested bridging pension that will secure the financial stability of those affected by the 1995 …
197 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 122
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017
SINE MACVICAR 2017 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Sine McVicar, the retiring Head Teacher of Dunbeg Primary School near Oban, on winning the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Scottish Education Awards as well as the UK-wide TES Awards; acknowledges her remarkable accomplishment in having served the community of Dunbeg as a teacher in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th June 2017
OLIVIA ROBERTSON, ABBI PAUL, CALEB MACLEOD AND RORY OXLAND, DUNOON GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Olivia Robertson, Abbi Paul, Caleb MacLeod and Rory Oxland, all S1 Business and Computing students at Dunoon Grammar School, whose invention SafeStep, a bath or welcome mat specifically designed to assist those living with dementia, won first prize in the inaugral Internet of Things category at …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st June 2017
MERKINCH COMMUNITY CENTRE BOOK LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Merkinch Community Centre in Inverness on its successful book launch celebrating 40 years of working with and for local people and, most importantly run by local people; notes the important and vital work of the community centre and its champions in the Merkinch area; welcomes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st June 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 2017
25 YEARS OF FIGHTING FOR JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF ASBESTOS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Clydebank Asbestos Group (CAG) is marking its 25th Anniversary since its foundation in 1992; further notes that the CAG is a volunteer organisation set up to help provide support, advice and information for victims of asbestos and their families across the West of Scotland …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2017
MOTABILITY 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Motability for reaching its 40th anniversary and for providing over four and a half million scheme vehicles; recognises the importance of Motability in helping disabled people, their families and friends have increased mobility and independence; and commends all those involved in the creation and continued support …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its continued success in higher education league tables; notes that St Andrews was recently ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK by the Complete University Guide; further notes that this marks a rise in two places from 2016 …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
CHRIS GREEN OBE AND WHITE RIBBON UK
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Chris Green on being awarded an OBE for services to equality in the Queen's honours list; notes that Chris set up White Ribbon UK in 2004, recognising the positive role that men can play in ending violence against women; understands that from 2005 to 2008 Chris …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
PAISLEY BEER AND FOOD FESTIVAL 2017
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of Paisley Beer Festival, which was held from 19 to 22 April 2017; recognises that it has been held in Paisley Town Hall since 1986 and has gone from strength to strength since then; highlights another successful year for the festival, which witnessed …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
ROSINA BONSU AND OUTSTANDING WOMAN OF SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Rosina Bonsu, a lecturer in contemporary dance at West College Scotland in Paisley, on being named as an inductee into the Saltire Society's Outstanding Women of Scotland community; notes that Rosina is one of just 10 women nominated in 2017 for their contribution to Scottish culture …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
26th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th April 2017
10 YEARS OF SNP GOVERNMENT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 10th anniversary of the SNP forming its first Scottish Government, led by Alex Salmond, following its victory in the Scottish Parliament elections held on 4 May 2007; further notes this first SNP administration established the Scottish Government out of the existing Scottish Executive and gave …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Independent: 1
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
DRUMCHAPEL POST OFFICE THREATENED CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House condemns the announcement that the Post Office is planning to close and franchise 37 flagship Crown branches, including the Hecla Avenue branch in Drumchapel; notes that those cuts follow announcements in 2016 to close and franchise 62 Crown offices; further notes that this closure and franchise programme …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
CLOSURE OF ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND IN MAUCHLINE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House notes with regret the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland to close its branch in Mauchline; recognises that the decision follows the decision by the Royal Bank of Scotland to previously close Catrine Branch and other branches in Cumnock and Doon Valley and expresses dismay on …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
CLOSURE OF BANK OF SCOTLAND IN STEWARTON
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House notes with regret the decision of the Bank of Scotland to close its branch in Stewarton; recognises that the decision follows closures of branches by the Royal Bank of Scotland and expresses dismay that those closures result in the Annick Valley losing the last remaining local bank …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE WINS SEMTA SKILLS AWARD
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire College on winning the Semta Skills Award for Training Partner of the Year 2017; understands that Ayrshire College has developed a close strategic partnership with industry that supports both the students to learn valuable in-demand skills and local companies need for highly trained individuals to …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
NEWMILNS BURNS CLUB SCHOOL COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Newmilns Burns Club on its fourth successful Burns competition; recognises that it works with five local schools to raise awareness and encourage interest in the works of Robert Burns; thanks all of the primary school pupils who took part in the competition, and congratulates the five …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
25th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th April 2017
GALSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Galston Community Development Trust (GCDT) on securing the Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme funding of £250,026; notes that this completes the final piece of the £1,073,279 funding jigsaw for the refurbishment of the iconic Portland Arms building; further notes the other funding of Section 75 planning funding …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
18th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017
REPORTED ABDUCTIONS, TORTURE AND KILLINGS OF GAY MEN IN CHECHNYA
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the reports in the Russian newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, that men believed to be gay have been abducted, tortured and killed in Chechnya; expresses alarm at denials made by Chechen authorities regarding these reports, which claim that gay men do not exist in the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
TAX CREDITS (S. I., 2017, No. 387)
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th April 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY (S. I., 2017, No. 376)
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
LEYTON ORIENT FC
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with deep concern that a winding-up order has been served on Leyton Orient FC by HM Revenue and Customs due to non-payment of taxes by the club's owner, Francesco Becchetti; further notes Mr Becchetti's highly dubious business record, including a criminal investigation by the Albanian Government, …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 8
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
RBS BRANCH CLOSURES IN NORTH-EAST FIFE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House regrets the decision of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to close branches in Anstruther, Cupar and Leven, putting pressure on the St Andrews branch as the only remaining branch in the area; notes that these branches constitute 75 per cent of current RBS branches in North …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
NUCLEAR POWER COSTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled at the runaway multi-billion pound waste of nuclear costs for a power source that promised to deliver electricity that would be too cheap to meter; notes that Hinkley Point's estimated cost of £6 billion in 2008 leapt to £24 billion and is now estimated to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
VOICEBOX JOKE COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the importance of communication skills and confidence-building in improving the life chances, self esteem and opportunities for young people; understands the value of joke-telling in enhancing these attributes; applauds the work of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Communication Trust in harnessing …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
BICENTENARY OF ALEXANDER GREEK THOMSON
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Alexander Greek Thomson, one of the great architects of international stature produced by Victorian Glasgow; further notes that Mr Thomson was extremely successful with a large clientele for medium-sized villas and terraces of cottages in Pollokshields, Shawlands, …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House warmly congratulates Rangers Football Club on designating lbrox Stadium as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends this initiative as being a very positive and welcome step to making football grounds all across the country more accessible to families, particularly women; notes that nearly all of Scotland's 42 professional …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises that charges on the Child Maintenance Service Collect and Pay service are preventing parents and children from accessing maintenance; accepts that domestic abuse survivors are most at need of a Government service to help ensure maintenance is paid without contact between former partners, yet are among …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
28th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
IC CHANGE AND SHEILA MCKECHNIE AWARD FOR GENDER EQUALITY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Robyn Boosey, Becca Bunce and Rachel Nye from IC Change for winning the Sheila McKechnie Campaigner Award for Gender Equality; understands that those awards celebrate the best campaigns and campaigners across the UK; notes that the award for gender equality recognises people and groups campaigning, either …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
TRANSITIONING FROM ESA TO JSA
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the People's Assembly Fife on its report on transition from ESA to JSA; understands that volunteers from the People's Assembly Fife undertook a project over the course of 2016 aimed at advising people who faced benefit sanctions and that this involved speaking to claimants at Kirkcaldy …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUNDS
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Cowdenbeath Football Club on its announcement of Central Park as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; acknowledges that Cowdenbeath FC's initiative is a very positive and pro-active step towards making football grounds across the country accessible to families with young children; understands that approximately 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
JOHN MCGHEE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House sends its condolences to the family of D-day veteran John McGhee who sadly passed away in February 2017; commends him on his receipt of the Legion d'Honneur; acknowledges the valued contribution he has made to his country; praises the involvement he had in his local community and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House celebrates World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March 2017; recognises the unique, joyful contribution people with Down Syndrome bring to our families and our communities; and welcomes the support of organisations, such as Down Syndrome Scotland, in providing help, encouragement and advice to families and schools to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
MARIE CURIE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the exceptional work carried out by the Marie Curie cancer charity; thanks it for everything it does to make a real difference to the lives of ill men, women and children throughout the UK; further thanks every Marie Curie nurse for their dedication to end of …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
MIDLOTHIAN YOUNG PEOPLE'S ADVICE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) for being awarded the Silver level of the LGBT Youth Scotland Charter; recognises that MYPAS is the first organisation in Midlothian to be awarded this award; supports the hard work of the staff and volunteers in the organisations; and commends …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 349), dated 9 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 13 March 2017, be annulled.
76 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 25
Independent: 6
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2017
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
21st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 30th March 2017
GOVERNMENT LIFE IN THE UK TEST
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern that the Home Office is advising EU nationals, and those from other countries, living in the north of Scotland and wishing to apply for UK citizenship, that they must be prepared to undertake the Life in the UK test in offices as far away …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
JOHN PAUL ACADEMY AWARDED INTO FILM CLUB OF THE YEAR (13 AND OVER)
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the students and staff at John Paul Academy, Glasgow, whose film club has been awarded Into Film Club of the Year, 13 and over, at this year's Into Film Awards; notes that John Paul Academy film club, which is open to students from stages S1 to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
FRIENDS OF KELVINDALE RAILWAY STATION AND KELVINDALE ART
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Friends of Kelvindale Railway Station and Kelvindale Art for its inspiring plan to transform Kelvindale train station into a vibrant open air art gallery, wildflower and butterfly garden; commends their pioneering vision to open the first open-air railway art gallery of its kind in Scotland; notes …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
PARTICK THISTLE FC JOINS BREASTFEEDING-FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House warmly congratulates Partick Thistle FC on declaring Firhill as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends the Jags's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and to women in particular; notes that almost 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Naz Shah (Labour - Bradford West)
That this House welcomes the 2017 UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as an opportunity to reaffirm and demonstrate its commitment to eradicating unlawful racial discrimination and promoting racial equality in the UK; is deeply concerned that 40 years after the 1976 Race Relations Act came into …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th March 2017
PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL TIME LIMIT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the key findings of research funded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and undertaken by the Equality and Human Rights Commission that some 54,000 women a year are forced out of work by pregnancy or maternity discrimination, and that 77 per cent of …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 25
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
FRESHCREATIONS AND THE NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017, organised by Youthlink Scotland, recently took place which sought to celebrate the work of youth workers, volunteers and youth groups across Scotland; further notes that the winner of the Time to Shine Arts and Creativity Award …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
28th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th March 2017
NATIONAL CEREBRAL PALSY REGISTER
Tabled by:
David Simpson (Democratic Unionist Party - Upper Bann)
That this House notes the estimated prevalence of cerebral palsy, which is thought to affect approximately 30,000 children in the UK; recognises the importance of early identification of, and intervention for, children with cerebral palsy to ensure that these children and their families receive appropriate support to achieve their full …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
23rd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 23rd March 2017
SPARTANS COMMUNITY FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates Spartans Community Football Academy in North Edinburgh on winning the Innovative Youth Work Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2017; notes that the dedicated team at Spartans successfully use football to develop skills, build confidence, improve health and inspire young people of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th March 2017
WORLD SCOTCH PIE CHAMPION 2017
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Brownings the Bakers of Kilmarnock on becoming the World Scotch Pie Champion of 2017; notes that Brownings the Bakers started in 1945 as a local family business in Kilmarnock and has grown into a well-known brand recognised for quality and their excellent Kilmarnock Pie; further notes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recalls former Prime Minister David Cameron's condemnation in 2010 of politicians who are out to serve themselves and not the country by lobbying; notes the abject failure of the Government's watchdog, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, to reduce the abuses of the potentially corrupting revolving door …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
AIR POLLUTION AND RED DIESEL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's review of red diesel usage announced in the Spring Budget 2017 statement; expresses concern at the amount of air pollution caused by diesel-powered transport refrigeration units; notes that those units can emit up to six times as much nitrogen oxide and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DAILY MILE
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises the five year anniversary of the Daily Mile, which promotes regular exercise for children at school, supporting research that has shown that exercise can increase academic performance by up to 25 per cent, as well as improving fitness and wellbeing; notes that this successful innovation was …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ROSS COUNTY AND THE BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House warmly congratulates Ross County on declaring Global Energy Stadium as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends the Staggies' initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 per cent …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
WORLD TB DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House recognises that 24 March 2017 marks World TB Day; notes that TB is the world's leading infectious killer, resulting in 1.8 million deaths per year; commends the Government's efforts to address TB at home through the introduction of the first Collaborative TB Strategy for England in 2015, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ANGUS FOOTBALL CLUB'S BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUNDS
Tabled by:
Mike Weir (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House warmly congratulates all the senior football clubs in Angus, Arbroath FC, Brechin FC, Forfar FC and Montrose FC, in declaring their respective grounds, Gayfield, Glebe Park, Station Park and Links Park, as breastfeeding friendly football grounds; commends their initiative as being a very positive and proactive step …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
RUTHERGLEN LAWN TENNIS CLUB, TENNIS SCOTLAND'S CLUB OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club for a tremendous start to 2017; notes that at this year's prestigious Tennis Scotland Awards, Rutherglen Lawn Tennis Club won club of the year, whilst its head coach Jonny Wilcox won Coach of the Year; further notes that through its Return to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ISABELLE KERR, WOMAN OF INSPIRATION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
UNDERPAYMENT IN BHS PENSIONS DEAL
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that Sir Philip Green has, at long last, agreed to make a financial contribution to make up part of the shortfall in the BHS pension scheme; further notes that by agreeing to pay £363 million, Green is not making up the full deficit and the pensions …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
EAST RENFREWSHIRE QUEEN'S NURSES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds East Renfrewshire residents Hilary Alba, Anne Burns and Kate McConville on being selected to be part of the first group of Queen's Nurses in Scotland in 48 years; commends Hilary for her valuable services to midwifery, in particular her work with vulnerable asylum seekers; congratulates Anne …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
MAVISBANK SCHOOL, AIRDRIE
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises that Mavisbank School in Airdrie supports 25 people aged five to 18 who have complex additional support and significant medical needs; is concerned that North Lanarkshire Council has decided to remove and replace five experienced members of staff, two instructors and three early learning practitioners from …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
MISHWAR AMAL - JOURNEYS OF HOPE FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the efforts of Mishwar Amal, Journeys of Hope, which provides relief and support for communities in refugee camps located in the Akkar region of Lebanon, where nearly half the population consists of Syrian refugees; notes that the organisation, founded in May 2016 by Anthony Collins, originally …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
TRIGGERING ARTICLE 50
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes that the Prime Minister is preparing to trigger Article 50 before anyone knows, even in rough terms, the outcome of the negotiations on EU withdrawal; and further notes that Dominic Cummings, director of the Vote Leave campaign wrote in January 2016, that no one in their …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DUMBARTON FOOTBALL CLUB JOINS BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House warmly congratulates Dumbarton Football Club on declaring The Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends The Sons' initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
PENTLAND FERRIES LTD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Pentland Ferries Ltd on the confirmation of its recent order for a purpose-built 85 metre catamaran ROPAX ferry to service its route from mainland Scotland to the Orkney Islands; notes that Pentland Ferries Ltd employees have constructed two breakwaters from recycled floating dry-docks, a link-span terminal, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DIGITAL CLASSROOM FOR CHILD REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the creation of a digital classroom for child refugees in the Dunkirk camp in northern France; understands that the classroom has been set up and developed by the digital marketing agency, Equator; further understands that the classroom includes a wireless projector and 20 tablets offering a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND - TOP THREE IN THE WORLD
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the QS World Rankings of Universities; understands that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), based in Glasgow Central constituency, is ranked among the top three performing arts institutions in the world; further understands that the RCS has trained some of the most famous …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
EFFECT OF TAX ON SCOTCH WHISKY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has increased excise duty on Scotch Whisky by 3.9 per cent in the Spring Budget; understands that the tax burden on the average priced bottle of Scotch Whisky is now 79 per cent; recognises that this level of taxation undermines …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
AYR UNITED JOINS BREASTFEEDING-FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House warmly congratulates Ayr United Football Club on declaring Somerset Park as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends The Honest Men's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its concern that the Iraqi national reconciliation and redevelopment plans at present contain no clause clarifying the fate of religious minority regions, including Ninevah Plains, and no intention to seek or include all religious and ethnic minority communities' input; and therefore urges the Iraqi Government to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2017 on 15 March 2017 at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNICEF REPORT ON CHILDREN IN MILITARY DETENTION IN ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes 6 March 2017 as the fourth anniversary since the publication of the UNICEF report, Children in Israeli Military Detention; further notes that following the review of the application of martial law in the West Bank, including analysis of over 400 affidavits collected from detained children, UNICEF …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
FAIRTRADE IN CUPAR
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks the 10th anniversary of Cupar, Fife, as a Fairtrade Town; notes that Cupar Fairtrade Group has worked to promote and raise awareness of the Fairtrade campaign by encouraging the sale of products which support Fairtrade, organising activities each year to involve people of all ages for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
KIRKMICHAEL COMMUNITY SHOP AND CAFÉ
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Kirkmichael Village Renaissance on securing a £9,670 Awards for All grant; acknowledges that those funds will be used to improve and expand the village's community shop and café; recognises the impact this not-for-profit, community-run grocery store and café has had since its opening in 2010, saving …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
CARER'S TRUST'S FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON CARERS (OLDER CARERS) PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the Carer's Trust on securing a grant of £46,801 from the People's Health Trust for its Focus on Health Focus on Carers (Older Carers) project; notes that the funding will enable North and South Ayrshire Carers Centres to improve the emotional and physical health of older …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
THE ZONE YOUTH COMMITTEE'S THE COMMUNITY EXCHANGE ZONE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the grant of £20,156 to The Zone Youth Committee's The Community Exchange Zone project from the People's Health Trust; acknowledges that the funding will allow the youth group from Dalmellington to develop an allotment project on derelict ground which will include plots to be worked on …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
CARRICK ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Carrick Academy on securing a £9,940 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the school will use those funds to replace equipment in its fitness suite, purchase table tennis equipment and secure training for three pupils to teach Zumba; recognises the importance …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
AFTON WATER LEISURE'S IMPROVING SERVICES FOR DISABLED SWIMMERS PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the grant of £25,000 to Afton Water Leisure's Improving Services for Disabled Swimmers project from the People's Health Trust; notes that the funding will enable Afton Water Leisure to install a hoist at New Cumnock Open Air Swimming Pool; further welcomes that wheelchair users or those …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST'S LET'S DO IT PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on securing a grant of £38,453 from the People's Health Trust for its Let's Do It project; notes that this project will deliver weekly one-to-one and group support sessions, and social outings for young people with additional special needs from Girvan; welcomes that …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
10 YEARS OF LENTFEST IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the 10th annual Lentfest festival, organised by the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Programme (AGAP); further notes that Lentfest events aim to encourage reflection on faith ideas through the creative and performing arts during the Lenten season of renewal and reparation; congratulates the festival …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
6th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE SCOTCH WHISKY ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), which represents the iconic industry globally, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive, Karen Betts, who will take up her position on 19 May 2017; understands that Ms Betts will become the first female chief executive of the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
SCOTLAND AS A FAIR TRADE NATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes Scotland being assessed again as a Fair Trade Nation; recognises the hard work and commitment of Fair Trade campaigners across Scotland in achieving that success; congratulates the Scottish Fair Trade Forum on leading and coordinating the campaign to maintain and develop Scotland's commitment as a Fair …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
TRIDENT TESTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the statement by the Secretary of State for Defence in a response to an Urgent Question on 23 January 2017 that, We do not comment on the detail of submarine operations, and his additional comment, Let me just be very, very clear: neither I, nor the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
125 YEARS OF MORISON MEMORIAL UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that the Morison Memorial United Reformed Church in Clydebank will mark its 125th year of bringing the teachings of God to the community of Clydebank; further notes that it was the first Congregational Church established in the town and served the community through two world wars, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that it has been one year since the murder of Goldman Environmental Prize-winner Berta Cáceres; further notes the ongoing persecution and killing of environmental, land and human rights defenders across the world; takes note of the 2016 Global Witness report, On Dangerous Ground, which found that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
SEANAD COMMENCEMENT MATTER 28 FEBRUARY 2017: REPUBLIC OF IRELAND
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the Commencement Matter raised by Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill in the Republic of Ireland's Seanad calling for a comprehensive update on the Government's actions to implement the Stormont House Agreement, and to provide bereaved families with an effective and independent investigation to secure redress of recognised …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th March 2017
PARTICK THISTLE AMPUTEE FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House wishes Partick Thistle Amputees, Scotland's only amputee football team, the best of luck as it gets set to take on other teams in the fifth round of the Great Britain Amputee Football League; notes that awareness around amputee football has rocketed in Scotland since Dundee United fan, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th March 2017
SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 6 to 10 March 2017 was Scottish Apprenticeship week; understands that the aim of the week is to celebrate the benefits that apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and the economy; highlights the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Women in Construction Event at the National Construction …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 16th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional and Savings Provisions) Regulations (S.I., 2017, No. 204), dated 23 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 27 February, be annulled.
78 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th March 2017
TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
105 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Labour: 39
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th March 2017
RIGHT OF ABODE FOR FORMER BRITISH-HONG KONG SERVICEMEN
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to Britain of the former Hong Kong armed forces from 1857 until 1997; believes that those remaining soldiers of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps and the Hong Kong Royal Naval Service who did not receive a UK passport following the handover of …
94 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 26
Conservative: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th March 2017
ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes that 3 March until 12 March 2017 is Endometriosis Awareness Week 2017, aiming to draw attention to the effect of that disease on the lives of 10 per cent of women of reproductive age who are living with it; further notes that the average 7.5 years …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th March 2017
TEDDINGTON TRUST
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House supports the work of Teddington Trust; commends it for raising awareness of Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP); acknowledges that XP is a very rare genetic condition characterised by an extreme sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which affects fewer than 100 patients in the UK and equally low numbers around …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th March 2017
KILMARNOCK FC JOINS BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House warmly congratulates Kilmarnock FC on declaring Rugby Park as a breastfeeding friendly football ground; commends Killies's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country as being accessible to families, and women in particular; notes that almost 70 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
FUTURE OF THE RMS QUEEN MARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with grave concern a recent report on the present condition of the RMS Queen Mary, permanently moored as a tourist attraction in California, that outlines a catalogue of faults which, unless addressed, could lead to the vessel being mothballed within a decade; believes that the historic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
Baroness Berger (Labour - Liverpool, Wavertree)
That this House welcomes the extra media coverage afforded to mental health as a result of World Mental Health Day; notes the findings of the independent Mental Health Taskforce that called for extra spending to tackle the chronic underfunding of services and committed the NHS to a major transformation of …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Housing Costs Element for claimants aged 18 to 21) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 252), dated 2 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 3 March, be annulled.
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 26
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
BE PHONE SMART CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Knight (Conservative - East Yorkshire)
That this House welcomes the BePhoneSmart.UK website which encourages drivers to not use their handheld mobile telephone whilst driving; notes that statistics from the 2016 RAC Report on Motoring shows that the levels of telephone use at the wheel has now reached epidemic proportions with one in three now admitting …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
ACCESS TO JUSTICE ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House takes notes of the UNECE Aarhus Convention, to which the UK is signatory, and notes the importance of access to justice in environmental matters; further notes the Second Progress Report of January 2017 by the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee which finds that the UK is still not …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is gravely concerned by the provisional recommendations in the Law Commission's review of the Official Secrets Act and other legislation; notes the ability of whistleblowers to make disclosures in the public interest is vital for democracy, press freedom and the well-being of the public; is shocked by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
DUNDEE STREET MISSIONARY 'MA' SARAH JANE GALL
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates a plaque being erected on Friday 3 March 2017 at 52 West Port, Dundee, in memory of well-known Dundee street missionary, 'Ma' Sarah Jane Gall; and notes that Sarah Jane, who was blind from her youth and often played her organ outside at the foot of …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
GALGAEL TRUST
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the 20th Anniversary of the founding of an inspiring and life-changing community project based in Govan, the GalGael Trust, founded by the late Colin McLeod whose vision for the project is still upheld today; notes that this groundbreaking boat-building and woodcraft workshop upholds the proud Glaswegian …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CINEWORLD CINEMAS AND THE LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House shares the concerns of the Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematograph and Theatre Union on the treatment of staff by Cineworld Cinemas; is concerned that Cineworld Cinemas staff do not all receive the Living Wage, as set by the Living Wage Foundation, company maternity or paternity pay, or company sick …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
TERMINAL ILLNESS AND THE MARIE CURIE GREAT DAFFODIL APPEAL LAUNCH
Tabled by:
Kate Green (Labour - Stretford and Urmston)
That this House recognises the impact of living with a terminal illness and highlights the need for care and support for all those affected; is deeply concerned that as many as 110,000 people across the UK who should have access to this high quality care and support are currently missing …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month which takes place in March 2017; notes that over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer across the UK each year; is concerned that just one in five women are able to name the lead symptom of bloating; recognises that early diagnosis …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
MOST DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the news that a recent study for Royal Mail identified the village of Neilston in East Renfrewshire as the most desirable place to live in Scotland; notes that the communities of Eaglesham, Giffnock and Newton Mearns, also in East Renfrewshire, featured in the study's top 10 …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
DUNDEE UNITED UEFA CUP RUN 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the 30th anniversary of Dundee United's famous UEFA cup run that took the club all the way to the final defeating Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on the way; notes that historic run was only brought to an end at a European final staged in the City …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th March 2017
HONEY MONSTER PUFFS SUGAR REDUCTION
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Brecks Company on its decision to reformulate Honey Monster Puffs to include 25 per cent less sugar from March 2017; notes that this decision follows moves by Tesco, Lucozade Ribena Suntory, Nestlé, Coca Cola and PepsiCo to reformulate products to reduce their sugar content; further …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
PAYMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT TO DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Scottish Government's response to the Consultation on Social Security in Scotland; understands that the Scottish Government will use the social security powers devolved in the Scotland Act 2016 to allow universal credit payments to be made to individuals, rather than households; believes …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
ENCEPHALITIS WORLD DAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises that 22 February 2017 is World Encephalitis Day, the global awareness day for people who have been directly or indirectly affected by encephalitis; thanks all those who wear red on that day in support of those who fight or who have fought encephalitis; congratulates the charities …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
TREATMENT OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN LIBYA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is shocked by the appalling treatment of migrants and refugees in Libya by state officials and illegal people trafficking networks, as depicted by the every powerful Ross Kemp documentary Libya's Migrant Hell, shown at a Parliamentary screening organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Human Rights Group; notes with …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CONTAMINATED WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the problem of toxic contamination of war zones; is concerned about the legacy of burn-pits on US bases which violated military environmental regulations; is gravely concerned about the effect of lead pollution on military personnel and civilians who resided close to unregulated burn-pits in Iraq and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
BOYS' BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Boys' Brigade; honours the Brigade's mission to care for and challenge young people through informal education and weekly activities, in partnership with interdenominational houses of worship; notes that the Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth movement …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CRYSTAL FM
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Penicuik Community Education Association in Penicuik, Midlothian, on successfully securing a £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant to provide further volunteering and training opportunities and hands-on experience via their community radio station Crystal FM; highlights the valuable services Crystal FM provides to the Penicuik community and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
FIFE WOMEN'S AID
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the dedication of Fife Women's Aid (FWA) in supporting women, children and young people across Fife who are experiencing domestic abuse; understands that staff and volunteers provide refuge accommodation, support, group work, information, advocacy, counselling, befriending, family work, court support and an emergency out-of-hours service; further …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st February 2017
26 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
WIDOWED PARENT'S ALLOWANCE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the changes to Widowed Parent's Allowance, renamed Bereavement Support from April 2017; understands that the Childhood Bereavement Network has shown that 75 per cent of bereaved families will be worse off in cash terms under those changes, with the average widowed parent losing …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
HUMAN RIGHTS IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House remains gravely concerned at the continuing human rights abuses in Turkey following the Government’s agreement to sell fighter jets to Turkey in January 2017; urges the Turkish Government to end the internment of political opponents many of whom had condemned the coup attempt; is deeply concerned by …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
21st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
200TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTSCRAIG GOLF CLUB
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks the 200th anniversary of Scotscraig Golf Club, the world's 13th oldest golf club; notes that this significant milestone will be marked with a series of festivities ranging from special tournaments and open days to Grand Matches and opportunities to play the Open championship-qualifying heathland and links …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
GARBH ALLT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Garbh Allt Community Initiative for its success in securing £273,025 from the Scottish Land Fund; recognises that the organisation was set up to purchase the West Helmsdale Crofting Estate in East Sutherland; further recognises that community ownership will allow the community to lead and control …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CAITHNESS AMATEUR GYMNASTICS CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Caithness Amateur Gymnastics Club on securing funding of £9,440 from Awards for All; notes that Awards for All funding aims to help improve communities through funding of projects that bring local people together, to develop and improve local spaces and to encourage people to be …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
BONAR BRIDGE ARDGAY GOLF CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the excellent Bonar Bridge Ardgay Golf Club on their success in securing an Awards for All Grant of £9,990; notes that the Awards for All funding aims to help improve local communities through supportive funding of a range of projects that will bring local people together, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
OPENING OF THE NEW PITLOCHRY VISITOR CENTRE
Tabled by:
Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House celebrates the opening of the new Pitlochry Visitor Centre in Perthshire, a purpose-built facility perched on the banks of the River Tummel which houses an exhibition documenting the unique history of hydro electricity and which showcases the social, environmental and engineering impacts of bringing power to the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
EDUCATION: STUDENTS FEES, AWARDS AND SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Fees, Awards and Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I.,2017, No. 114), dated 7 February 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 February, be annulled.
93 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 76
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
TAP INTO IT
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based Tap into IT on its laudable endeavours to improve the quality of life of people who are most at risk of social isolation; notes that Tap into IT was founded in 2008 by Mike Ellis, and now operates as a Social Enterprise to enable older …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY BY THE ASSAD REGIME IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House takes note of the recent evidence of crimes against humanity committed by the Assad regime against citizens in Syria at Saydnaya Military Prison; notes with great concern the compelling evidence that at this prison, the Syrian Government has systematically and deliberately murdered, starved, tortured and executed thousands …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
9th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
BRITISH AIRWAYS MIXED FLEET CABIN CREW PAY DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House supports workers in British Airways Mixed Fleet cabin crew in their current industrial dispute over pay; condemns the significant pay package of £6.5 million to the boss of the airline's parent company, International Airlines Group; contrasts that package with reports that the starting basic pay of a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SACKED STAFF
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes with great concern the decision of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to sack 10 staff members on 9 February 2017 via email and with only one day's notice; further notes that seven of those who were sacked are of black and minority ethnic (BME) …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th March 2017
MOD ESTATE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the Ministry of Defence's decision to make changes to its estate and infrastructure; calls on the Government to take a modern, inclusive and family-friendly approach as it remodels its estate by providing facilities and accommodation in bases, such as Leuchars Station, that meet the needs of …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st March 2017
BIG YELLOW FRIDAY 2017
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this notes that 3 March 2017 is Big Yellow Friday, and congratulates the Children's Liver Disease Foundation on its work in raising awareness, promoting research and providing information and support for those affected by a life-threatening liver disease; further notes with concern there are over 100 different liver diseases …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th February 2017
SOUTH AYRSHIRE BEFRIENDING PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the South Ayrshire Befriending Project on securing a grant of £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; welcomes the valuable work the Project undertakes with disadvantaged young people in South Ayrshire who have limited adult support at home and are affected by issues including poverty, drugs, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 24th February 2017
SIRENS NETBALL
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Sirens on making history by becoming the first Scottish team to join netball's Vitality Superleague; notes that a sell-out crowd of 3,700 people turned out to watch the Sirens take on the Wasps in its opening fixture at Glasgow's Emirates Arena; recognises that the Sirens …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
24th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 24th February 2017
SIEMENS RAIL AUTOMATION EXPANSION - GLASGOW EAST
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House welcomes the expansion of Siemens Rail Automation in Glasgow East where a new depot has just opened; notes that Siemens has previously provided the signalling control systems for the Airdrie to Bathgate and Borders reinstatements; further notes that currently in Glasgow there are approximately 150 employees, including …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
23rd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 24th February 2017
MILITARY ACTIONS IN XERABÊ BAVA (KORUKOY) IN SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House condemns the Turkish Military curfew and absolute lockdown on the majority Kurdish village of Xerabê Bava, Korukoy, in South Eastern Turkey; records grave concerns about reports of executions in direct contravention of domestic and International Law; expresses substantial worry about allegations of sexual abuse, torture and the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 24th February 2017
ROSS KEMP'S DOCUMENTARY ON LIBYAN MIGRANTS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross Kemp, producer Jamie Welham and director Marta Shaw on their outstanding documentary, Libya's Migrant Hell, a film that exposes the harrowing reality of the journey made by hundreds of thousands of people from sub-Saharan Africa as they try to make their way to Europe via …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 24th February 2017
MAGNUS MACFARLANE-BARROW AND MARY'S MEALS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, the founder of Mary's Meals, on receiving the 2017 Westminster Award for Human Life, Human Rights and Human Dignity; recognises his and his team's outstanding contribution to alleviating child hunger and improving the life chances for children in 12 of the poorest countries across …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
WORLD INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Irvine born and Troon resident Paul Foster MBE on winning his fifth World Indoor Bowls championship; appreciates the thrilling climax that he and his opponent, Greg Harlow, provided to end the tournament in a high-quality final that was an excellent advertisement for the sport; acknowledges that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
BUSINESS RATES ACROSS THE UK
Tabled by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
That this House shares the concerns expressed by the CBI, the British Retail Consortium, the Federation of Small Businesses and others on the Government's lack of action to mitigate the impact of rising business rates in England; notes with concern that the revaluation of businesses in the hospitality sector in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
TREATMENT OF TRANSPORT WORKERS IN KYIVPASTRANS IN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of workers of the Kurynivske trolleybus depot of the Municipal Enterprise, Kyivpastrans, in Ukraine currently on hunger strike; notes that members of the Free Trade Union of Railway Workers of Ukraine have sought legal recognition and raised concerns regarding unsafe vehicles, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
OFCOM AND MOBILE SPECTRUM
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House notes that Ofcom will consult on the rules by which the forthcoming mobile spectrum auctions will be conducted; further notes that ensuring a fair distribution of spectrum will be a crucial determinant of the competitive health and consumer choice in the UK's mobile market; notes that the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
CONFLICT AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes progress in peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines to end armed conflict and agree a socio-economic reform agenda; is concerned, however, about the recent suspension of unilateral ceasefires and hopes that constructive negotiations will continue; recognises …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
SALE OF STUDENT LOANS
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed sale of student loans; is further concerned that any privatisation will not be beneficial for taxpayers; expresses concern that it may have serious consequences as the UK market has little experience of buying debt with an uncertain maturity date; notes that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 14
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
FEEDING TUBE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises the life-extending and lifesaving benefits of tube feeding for children and young people who are unable to eat by mouth, or who are unable to receive enough nutrition from oral eating; acknowledges that some parents can face negative attitudes as a result of having a child …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
6th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
BLACK DIAMOND COMMUNITY RADIO
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian Community Media Association (MCMA) in Newtongrange, Midlothian, on its successful application for funding via the Aviva Community Fund; recognises that this is one of only 800 projects across the UK that has won funding from the Aviva Community Fund in this competition; commends the MCMA …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
6th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
RESPECTING THE NATIONS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises and respects the unique identities of each of the Nations of these islands; further recognises the importance of clarity when debating important matters that relate to each of the unique countries of the UK; and agrees that every effort should be made by hon. Members to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
READING BANK FRAUD TRIAL
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes the guilty verdicts and sentences handed out in the HBOS Reading bank fraud trial; expresses concern at the decade it took to bring this case to trial; recognises that the individuals convicted were acting criminally on their own account and not that of HBOS or Lloyds; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 2017
GORDON AIKMAN BEM
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the life and legacy of Gordon Aikman BEM and mourns his death; notes the enormous contribution that Gordon Aikman made to Scottish politics; is in awe of his selfless campaigning work following his diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at the age of 29; welcomes the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
NUCLEAR WORKERS' PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House is greatly concerned about the proposed pension reforms to civil nuclear workers on Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) estates; notes that during the course of the Enterprise Act 2016, these workers were also marked for a cap to be imposed on their exit payments, and were assured at …
127 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 87
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Crossbench: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SITE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed closure of almost 100 Ministry of Defence sites across the UK; notes the detrimental impact these closures will have on civilian and military staff and their families; further notes the socio-economic impact on local communities; is further concerned by the lack …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
FOREIGN AID AND THE MEXICO CITY POLICY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House notes with concern the reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule by the new US President, Donald Trump; recognises the Global Gag Rule, otherwise known as the Mexico City Policy, requires that any overseas organisation receiving US aid not have anything to do with abortion; acknowledges that this …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
EURATOM TREATY
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses regret and grave concern at the Government's intention to progress the European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill and recognises that the implications will include separating from the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom); notes that Euratom has ensured commitment to the highest standards of nuclear safety, safeguards …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
PURPLE FRIDAY 2017
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Youth Scotland initiative, Purple Friday; recognises that Purple Friday will be held on 24 February 2017, the last Friday of LGBT History Month; acknowledges Purple Friday as a day to stand up against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia, and to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
DESERT ISLAND DISCS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Desert Island Discs on its landmark 75th anniversary programme; thanks all the producers for a great show, excellent entertainment and wonderful guests over the years and for bringing much joy to listeners for 75 years; and wishes the show continuing success for the years to come.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
LGBT HISTORY MONTH 2017
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2017, held in commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the decriminalization of male homosexuality in England and Wales; affirms that this month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history, as well as the histories of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
VETERINARIANS AND THEIR ROLE IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
This House commends the role of all sectors of the veterinary profession in the welfare of domestic pets and livestock and in maintaining public health; recognises the high level of education and training provided by UK veterinary schools and training providers for veterinary surgeons and nurses throughout the world; acknowledges …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that between 2001 and 2005, at least 24 aircraft with known links to the US Central Intelligence Agency stopped on Scottish soil, a total of 107 times enroute or returning from missions that involved activities widely believed to include kidnapping, torture and extraordinary rendition; notes that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
MUSIC 4 U IN ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Music 4 U, based in Aberdeen, on successfully securing a £10,000 grant from Awards for All Scotland to fund a wide range of artistic opportunities for young people from varying backgrounds, as well as funding for young people with complex needs to attend the stage school; …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
31st January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
MODERN UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House recognises the contribution made by modern universities; celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 and the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 which gave more people access to higher education across the UK; congratulates the staff, students and alumni of modern …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
HUBER BALLESTEROS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the release from prison of political prisoner Huber Ballesteros who was arrested three years ago as he was about to travel to the UK to address the TUC Congress; maintains that the charges against him were concocted and false; congratulates Justice for Colombia for its tireless …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria, including the estimated two million civilians and opposition backers now kettled in Idlib and the half a million people trapped in the enclave of East Ghouta; notes with alarm that the Syrian regime, with the support of Russia …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
IN MEMORY OF TAM DALYELL
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with great regret the passing of Sir Tam Dalyell, a Father of the House who served as a Member of Parliament for 43 years; salutes his contribution as a great parliamentarian and as someone dedicated always to holding the Executive to account in the best parliamentary …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
27th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
SAMUEL RAE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Samuel Irvine Rae of Tayport, North-East Fife on his appointment to the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre national de la Legion d'honneur at the age of 92; notes Mr Rae was involved in the Normandy landings at Gold Beach on 7 June 1944; marks his …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
INAUGURATION OF GAMBIAN PRESIDENT ADAMA BARROW
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Adama Barrow on his inauguration as President of The Gambia; welcomes the regional co-operation and work of the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union, the Catholic Church and others to ensure a peaceful transition of power after President Barrow's election victory; recognises that …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
DUNDEE INTERNATIONAL GAMES DESIGN STUDIO
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House supports plans being drawn up to build a major new international games design studio in the heart of Dundee's £1 billion Waterfront development, which would combine digital facilities with on-site accommodation to provide games designers with a fully immersive live-in experience; and notes that the studio, which …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
STREETDANCE IN ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House congratulates the Denis Law Legacy Trust on being awarded £21,650 by the People's Health Trust for the Streetdance project in Torry; notes that the idea for the project was suggested by young people in the area; welcomes that the Trust will appoint a co-ordinator to provide free …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
26th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
LETTORI IN ITALIAN UNIVERSITIES
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House notes the ongoing concerns about disparity in employment rights of UK citizens and other non-Italian nationals who work as lettori in Italian universities; recognises that six rulings in the Court of Justice of the European Union found Italy to be discriminating against non-Italian lecturers with regards to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th February 2017
UN INQUIRY INTO ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses deep concern at ongoing human rights violations being committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese Army and security forces, including rape, executions, torture, mass arrests and the burning of villages; further expresses concern that lifesaving aid is being blocked to more than 100,000 displaced Rohingya; notes …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd February 2017
CLYDE REVOLT 1919 - COMMEMORATION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House remembers the Clyde Workers Committee which sought to demand a 40 hour working week for all workers; recognises the historical, social and cultural importance of the calling of the General Strike and Clyde Revolt to seek the implementation of the 40 hour week; further recognises those who …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st February 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
PRESS FREEDOM IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at reports of state censorship, in particular the firing, detention and wiretapping of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that under the state of emergency and in the run-up to the April constitutional referendum in Turkey, the authorities have been carrying …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th January 2017
52 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017
VISIT TO PARLIAMENT BY PRESIDENT TRUMP
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House deplores recent actions taken by US President Donald J Trump, including his Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees, and notably his comments on torture and women; notes the historical significance and honour that comes with an invitation to address both Houses of Parliament in Westminster Hall or …
206 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 135
Scottish National Party: 49
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 7
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
25th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
200TH BIRTHDAY OF THE SCOTSMAN NEWSPAPER
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House congratulates the Scotsman newspaper on its 200th birthday; recognises the Scotsman's contribution to journalism and news in Scotland for two centuries; notes the newspaper's fine traditions of speaking truth to power, chronicling the history of Scotland and giving a voice to Scotland's political and civic life; and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
ARE YOU ABLE TO PREVENT GROOMING AND ABUSE SEMINAR
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is deeply concerned about cases of child abuse in football; thanks Armadale Community Football club, the charity Enough Abuse UK and former footballer Andy Woodward for helping to raise awareness of child abuse via the seminar Are you able to prevent grooming and abuse?; notes that Armadale …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
AIRDRIE SAVINGS BANK
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House notes with concern the closure of Airdrie Savings Bank (ASB); understands that ASB was the last survivor of the UK’s independent savings banks and acknowledges the work done to support local community groups and initiatives; recognises that the people who ran ASB, many of them on a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
CLOSURE OF CLYDESDALE BANK BRANCHES IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House is concerned at the decision of the Clydesdale Bank to close its two branches in Tillicoultry and Alloa; is further concerned that this will leave customers in Clackmannanshire without access to a local bank branch in their own local authority area; recognises that many customers have limited …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
UN ANNOUNCEMENT ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is dismayed by the announcement by the UN on 16 January 2017 that 10,000 people have died as a result of the conflict in Yemen; supports diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire and a long-term peaceful solution to the crisis; notes the meeting between UN Special Envoy …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
23rd January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUNDING FOR COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY FLOODING
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House recognises that the flooding caused by Storm Desmond in December 2015 was the most extreme on record in the UK; stands in solidarity with the hundreds of people who are still out of their homes and businesses one year on from the storms; welcomes the European Commission's …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
19th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th January 2017
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
Tabled by:
Stephen Pound (Labour - Ealing North)
That this House marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UK and the Republic of Armenia, and commends the choice made by the people of Armenia when they declared independence from the then Soviet Union; supports the government and people of Armenia in their promotion …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 9
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017
TRIDENT MISSILE TEST
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is concerned by media reports that a Trident II D5 missile malfunctioned during a test-firing in June 2016, heading towards the US rather than proceeding to its original target off the west coast of Africa; notes that the missiles, which are leased by the UK from the …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 19
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
18th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
ADOPTION OF A FORMAL DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's announcement of 12 December 2016 that Britain will adopt a formal definition of antisemitism in response to the work of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA); recognises that a recommendation formally to adopt a definition was first made in the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
REOPENING OF GOVANHILL BATHS TEACHING POOL
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the teaching pool in Govanhill Baths in Glasgow Central constituency has reopened after 16 years of campaigning by Govanhill Baths Trust; understands that the reopening of the teaching pool enables swimming lessons to be held in the baths for babies and children up to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
GREEN INVESTMENT BANK OFFSHORE WIND FUND
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the announcement that the Green Investment Bank's Offshore Wind Fund has exceeded its original £1 billion investment target; notes that the Fund is the world's first dedicated offshore wind fund and Europe's largest dedicated renewable energy fund, providing long-term institutional investors with the opportunity to access …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 14
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE AND FRANCHISE PROGRAMME
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the announcement of 10 January 2017 that the Post Office is planning to close and franchise 37 flagship Crown branches, including the Dundee Crown Post Office in Dundee constituency; notes that those cuts follow announcements in 2016 to close and franchise 62 Crown offices; further notes …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
17th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
FALKIRK FORTH VALLEY SENSORY CENTRE
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk Forth Valley Sensory Centre in its continued pursuit of providing highly-valued services that greatly promote integration in the community; acknowledges that the sensory centre's partnership with Slimming World is a truly innovative service, proving popular with the deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially-sighted people …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd January 2017
PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes that President-elect Donald Trump stated on 22 December 2016 that the US must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability, and reportedly later said let it be an arms race; believes that this is incredibly irresponsible language for the President-elect to be using; further notes that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
11th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
CROWN POST OFFICE CLOSURE, MORNINGSIDE ROAD, EDINBURGH
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House is extremely concerned about the announcement made by Post Office Ltd to close and franchise the Morningside Road Crown Post Office in Edinburgh; notes that this is a result of a series of significant cost-cutting measures undertaken by Post Office Ltd following its separation from Royal Mail, …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd January 2017
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT (NO. 2)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that construction has begun on the Successor submarines as part of the programme to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system; is concerned that during the debate on the Address on 18 July 2016, Official Report, columns 6-114, the Government was unable to give an estimate for …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th January 2017
ACTION TO TACKLE THE IVORY TRADE
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House recognises that African elephants are facing an unprecedented crisis with an average of one killed every 15 minutes for their ivory; welcomes the action taken internationally by the Government to combat the ivory trade and protect elephants in their natural habitat; further recognises that both the illegal …
108 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 57
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017
EVANTON COMMUNITY TRUST
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Evanton Community Trust on its recent grant of £8,900 awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Kiltearn Old Parish Kirk Community Research Project; recognises that the Trust plans to research and record the heritage of the ruinous B-listed Kiltearn Old Kirk and the adjoining …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
COWDENBEATH KARATE CLUB
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Cowdenbeath Karate Club on its contribution to the community and the sport; congratulates it on its achievements both at home and throughout Europe; acknowledges the club's high standard of training, exemplified by its production of five British champions; understands that the club enjoys a strong working …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
LOCHGELLY SURF AWARD
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates the former mining town of Lochgelly in Fife on being awarded the title of Scotland's Most Improved Town at the 2016 Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum (SURF) awards; notes that recent improvements include the regeneration of the Co-operative buildings, the completion of the Town House development, the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017
COTTAGE FAMILY CENTRE CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the Cottage Family Centre, based in Templehall, Kirkcaldy, on its 2016 Christmas appeal; understands that this appeal was aimed at ensuring that families in the local area did not have to go without presents at Christmas; notes that the Centre appealed for donations of toys and …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
2016 REPORT OF THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CARAVANA OF JURISTS TO COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes with dismay the report from the respected non-governmental organisation Somos Defensores that, during the first six months of 2016, no less than 35 human rights defenders have been murdered in Colombia; welcomes and supports the work done by and the findings of the 2016 Fifth International …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
REUNIFICATION OF CYPRUS
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House congratulates the Cypriot leaders, Nicos Anastasiades and Mustafa Akinci, for agreeing to meet in Geneva on 9 January 2017; recognises all the work that, with the support of the UN, the Greek and Turkish Cypriot negotiators and their teams of advisors have done since May 2015 which …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017
ANDY WILSON AND CLEAN UP SCOTLAND'S HERO OF THE MONTH
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Andy Wilson from Cambuslang for receiving a Clean Up Scotland Hero of the Month award; notes that this is a prestigious accolade which is organised by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful; recognises the charity's Clean Up Scotland campaign has thus far supported over 580,000 participants …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
20th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th January 2017
R:EVOLVE RECYCLE AND THE VASLAN AWARD
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates R:evolve Recycle on winning the environmental project of the year at the inaugural Voluntary Action South Lanarkshire Awards on 23 November 2016; notes that R:evolve Recycle is a scheme established by the Lightburn Elderly Association Project which has been a tremendous success throughout South Lanarkshire since …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
19th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
MARYHILL MOBILE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill Mobile Children's Services, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow North, on its 30 year anniversary in 2016; recognises the high standard of childcare and range of services that it provides to the people of Maryhill and surrounding areas, including the Mobile Creche, the Respite …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
MACIEJ WICZYNSKI AND THE OUTSTANDING POLE IN THE UK AWARDS
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy resident Maciej Wiczynski on being awarded Outstanding Young Pole in the Outstanding Pole in the United Kingdom 2016 contest; commends him for his contribution to politics both in the UK and abroad; acknowledges the aims of the Polish Promotional Emblem Foundation whose main objective through …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL MIGRANTS DAY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House acknowledges the significant contribution that migrants make to all parts of the UK; welcomes those who choose to call the UK their home whether they are joining family, studying, working or seeking refuge or asylum; remembers all those migrants that have lost their lives fleeing persecution; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the staff and students of Glasgow Kelvin College for becoming the first college in Scotland to achieve White Ribbon status; notes that 510 people have pledged their opposition to violence against women by taking the White Ribbon Scotland pledge; further notes that the pledge asks men …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is alarmed by the post-election situation in the Gambia and the refusal of former President Yahya Jammeh to respect the democratic will of the people; notes that former President Jammeh initially indicated acceptance of the election's outcome before changing his position and questioning the validity of the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
DEATH OF REFUGEES IN JORDAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern the loss of life of five people in the bombing of the Syrian refugee camp on the border of Jordan on 17 December 2016, which was allegedly carried out by Daesh; further notes the loss of life during another Daesh-led attack, which saw 14 …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
AYRSHIRE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Council on Alcohol on gaining an award of £9,952 from Awards for All Scotland; acknowledges the value of providing a library and a quiet area for reflection for the people who use its service; recognises the importance of free, confidential services for people who are …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
PATNA STEERING GROUP
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Patna Steering Group on securing a £3,840 Celebrate grant; commends the group for its efforts to address anti-social behaviour and improving access to outdoor events within the community, as identified in its community action plan; appreciates that these funds will be used to facilitate a Gala …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
DALRYMPLE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Dalrymple Community Landscape Project on securing a Celebrate grant of £5,000; appreciates that these funds will be used to celebrate community cohesion and involvement through a series of cultural events and activities; acknowledges the work done entirely by volunteers to aid the improvement of the local …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
OCHILTREE COMMUNITY HUB
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ochiltree Community Hub on securing a £35,290 Scottish Land Fund award; appreciates that these funds will be used to purchase the site of the former village community centre and library through an asset transfer agreed with East Ayrshire Council; notes the proposal to build a new …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
SELLAFIELD AND IRELAND
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes the Economic and Social Research Institute's (ESRI) report, entitled The Potential Economic Impact of a Nuclear Incident - An Irish Case Study, published on 23 November 2016; further notes that the ESRI report was commissioned by the Irish Government's Department of the Environment, Community and Local …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
PLANNED CLOSURE OF JOB CENTRES IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House is concerned at the planned office closures of jobcentres in Glasgow; is further concerned that the proposals would see eight of the 16 jobcentre offices across Glasgow close, affecting some 68,000 people in receipt of jobseeker's allowance, employment and support allowance and universal credit; believes that this …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th January 2017
120 YEARS OF GLASGOW SUBWAY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House celebrates the 120th birthday of the Glasgow subway; notes that it is the third oldest underground in the world, opening on 14 December 1896, appreciates that the Glasgow subway is currently undergoing a significant upgrade, with improved stations, infrastructure and trains; recognises the calls to expand the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th January 2017
UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2334
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the Government's support for UN Security Council resolution 2334 concerning Israel's illegal settlement building in occupied Palestinian territory; notes clause 5 that resolution text which calls on all states to distinguish, in their relevant dealings, between territory of the state of Israel and the Palestinian territories …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th January 2017
ANTI-SLAVERY ACTIVISTS IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is dismayed by reports of the continued persecution of anti-slavery activists in Mauritania; is concerned about the welfare of anti-slavery activists who remain in jail following an appeal hearing in November 2016 further to the conviction of 13 anti-slavery activists in August 2016; notes that anti-slavery NGOs …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Welsh Government on the introduction of presumed consent for organ donation in Wales; notes that 39 lives have been saved in the past year; is concerned that the UK has one of the lowest rates of organ donation consent in Europe; notes the UK target …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
GLASGOW KELVIN COLLEGE AWARD NOMINATION
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House notes that Glasgow Kelvin College has been shortlisted for the 2017 TES Awards for Further Education in the prized UK College of the Year category; recognises that the college operates in some of Scotland's most deprived communities and continually strives to ensure access and progression for learners; …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
10th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the role of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team, and its team leader Willie Anderson, for its hard work on the Cairngorms mountain range; notes particularly the selfless actions of volunteers who recently helped, in white-out conditions, to rescue Robert and Cathy Elmer who were trapped on …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
GENOCIDE BY DAESH AGAINST THE YAZIDI PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House awaits an appropriate response from the Government to the genocide carried out by Daesh against the Yazidi people, who had been disarmed and were then abandoned by the Kurdish Regional Government; appreciates that this has left the community without a means of defence; recognises the need for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2017
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2017 the UK will observe Holocaust Memorial Day on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where an estimated 1.1 million people were murdered; commemorates the six million victims of the Holocaust, groups subjected to Nazi persecution and the victims of subsequent …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
RECOGNITION FOR MUNITIONS WORKERS
Tabled by:
Bill Wiggin (Conservative - North Herefordshire)
That this House supports the award of official badges to those who worked in munitions factories during World War 1 and World War 2, many of whom are women, recognising their invaluable contribution to the war effort.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 8
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
STREET LEAGUE - YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That the House congratulates Street League on winning the Youth Employability Award at 2016's SURF Awards; understands that Street League, which is the UK's leading programme that uses the power of sport to tackle youth unemployment, exists to end youth unemployment in the UK through their sport and employability programme …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th January 2017
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th January 2017
PRACTICES OF PRIVATE PARKING OPERATORS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is increasingly concerned about the practices of private parking operators, such as Smart Parking, in our cities and towns; denounces the use of disproportionate fines, sometimes hundreds of pounds for a stay only extended by minutes, and the subsequent harassment of users by threatening the use of …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th December 2016
SUPPORTED HOUSING
Tabled by:
Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the Government's deferral of the planned housing benefit cap for supported housing residents until 2019-20; notes that people living in supported housing face a number of challenges, including significant mental health problems, learning disability, physical disability, homelessness, addiction and fleeing domestic violence; further notes that this …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 6
Non-affiliated: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
KYLE OF SUTHERLAND GALA COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Kyle of Sutherland Gala Committee on its recent Celebrate grant of £4,909 awarded by the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the Committee works to pull together a full programme of activities for the Gala hosted in Ardgay, Bonar Bridge, Culrain, Invershin and Rosehall in the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
FÈIS AIR AN OIR
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Fèis Air An Oir on its recent Celebrate grant of £4,100 awarded by the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the voluntary organisation in Strathy, Sutherland is run by a committed team of tutors who provide lessons to young people with a desire to develop skills in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th December 2016
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
USMAN ALI AND THE QUEEN'S YOUNG LEADER AWARD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire resident Usman Ali on being the first young Scot to be named a Queen's Young Leader for his work to improve social and economic opportunities for young people in the community and his wider public service; recognises that he is the first young Scot …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
13th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
175 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ST JOHN'S CHURCH, BARRHEAD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the congregations, past and present, of St John the Evangelist Parish Church, Barrhead, on the 175th anniversary of their Church; notes that the Right Reverend John Keenan, Bishop of Paisley, dedicated the Church on the occasion of its 175th year; recognises that the congregation has worshipped …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
12th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
FRIENDS OF RANNOCH PARK, GRANGEMOUTH
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House praises the work being done by the Friends of Rannoch Park, a dedicated group of local people working to improve Rannoch Park in Grangemouth, Scotland; commends the group for the work it is doing to improve access to the park for those with disabilities or who are …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
JUNK FOOD ADVERTISING TO CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the Committee of Advertising Practice for banning advertising for food and drink which is high in fat, salt or sugar from all non-broadcast outlets which target those aged under-16; notes that the ban will come into effect in July 2017; further notes that the UK is …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN'S AID IN CLACKMANNANSHIRE
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates Clackmannanshire Women's Aid, which is celebrating 40 years of helping thousands of women and children who have suffered domestic abuse throughout Clackmannanshire; notes that over this 40 year period it has continued to tackle gender inequalities, challenged attitudes and has provided vital and continual support to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB GAME-CHANGER
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on opening its doors on Christmas Day for those less fortunate; notes that the club has signalled its intent to provide a welcome home for those among the 4,000 homeless people in Edinburgh and the 40,000 elderly people in Scotland who will face …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
UK RAIL FREIGHT JOBS AND CAPACITY
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the huge importance of rail freight in reducing carbon emissions and costs associated with road congestion; is therefore concerned at the announcement by the UK's largest rail freight company, DB Cargo, that it is to cut 900 rail jobs throughout the UK which will be a …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
GAIRLOCH HERITAGE MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Gairloch Heritage Museum in receiving a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £725,600 for its project to refurbish an existing Cold War Anti-Aircraft Operations Room that sits on a three-quarters of an acre site close to the current museum location which has latterly been used as a …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
VISITOR VISAS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the efforts of the Church of Scotland Glasgow Presbytery to engage in international twinning arrangements with groups including the Diocese of Hyderabad to promote and develop international and interfaith dialogue, constructive communications and mutual understanding; agrees that this kind of engagement benefits faith communities, and also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
OUTCOME OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes the result of the presidential election in the Gambia, held on 1 December 2016, which Adama Barrow won; welcomes the remarks made by outgoing President Yahya Jammeh which acknowledge his defeat and commit to a peaceful transfer of power; further notes that Mr Barrow will become …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
CONNAUGHT FUND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Complaints Commissioner following complaints lodged by George Patellis and Adam Nettleship regarding the loss of over £100 million by investors in the Connaught Income Series 1 Fund; notes that Mr Patellis was Chief Executive of Tiuta PLC, a firm at the heart …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
GIFT CARDS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that an estimated £300 million has been lost to customers due to gift cards expiring, according to the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association; applauds the Sunday Post for highlighting this issue; calls on all companies who sell gift cards to remove arbitrary …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
BARRHEAD HIGH SCHOOL DIANA AWARD AND ALANA BOWDEN AND ADAM INNES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House celebrates the outstanding achievements of Barrhead High School students Alana Bowden and Adam Innes, both winners of Diana Awards, for their dedication to helping others; applauds Adam for his initiative, dedication and industry in forming and running free running and gymnastics clubs to encourage boys to be …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
GOLD SPORT SCOTLAND AWARDS AND ST JOHN'S BARRHEAD, BRAIDBAR, THORNLIEBANK, EAGLESHAM AND GIFFNOCK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the pupils, teachers and communities of St John's Barrhead, Braidbar, Giffnock, Eaglesham and Thornliebank Primary Schools on their outstanding achievement in being awarded Sport Scotland Gold status; recognises the huge commitment this has involved from sports committees, sports clubs, school staff, active schools teams and dedicated …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
BONNYRIGG ROSE FC SCOTTISH CUP SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic Football Club, known as the Rosey Posy, on its Scottish Cup success against Dumbarton on 6 December 2016; notes that the winning goal from Adam Nelson in the 86th minute proved decisive in the 0-1 replay victory; and wishes manager Robbie Horn and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
EAST KILBRIDE, STRATHAVEN AND LESMAHAGOW SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Cake Stuff, Lesmahagow and NDPD Couriers, East Kilbride as winners of the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency small business awards 2016; recognises the importance of small businesses to local jobs and the local economy; and commends the endeavours of small businesses across the constituency in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the world celebrates Human Rights Day 2016 on 10 December; further notes that this is a day to commemorate the UN General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; highlights that human rights are abused by repressive regimes across the world, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes with disappointment that the Royal Bank of Scotland has now closed 165 branches, each of which represented the last bank branch in each respective town; recognises that these closures represent the loss of jobs, removal of financial support for local economies and that each closure is …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
1st December 2016
10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
1st December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
APPLICATION OF MARTIAL LAW IN THE WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that martial law has now been in place in the West Bank for almost 50 years and that the human rights organisation Military Court Watch has lodged submissions with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the continuing practice of detention and transfer for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
RECOGNITION OF LOCHINVER LIFEBOAT CREW
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Lochinver Lifeboat crew on its recent recognition by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for outstanding bravery and determination; recognises that the crew, consisting of Coxswain David MacAskill, Joseph Mackay, John Templeton, Robert Kinnaird, James MacAskill, Lachlan MacAskill and Stuart Gudgeon, received recognition and award …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
BUSBY HOTEL AND WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House appreciates the value of local business to local communities; notes that it is vital that we all support business in our local areas; congratulates the Busby Hotel on winning the prestigious title of Wedding Venue of the Year 2016 at this year's Scottish Wedding Industry Awards, The …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
HELEN MELVILLE OF THE LUNDIN LADIES GOLF CLUB
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution to golf, particularly the development of women's and children’s golf, by Helen Melville of Lundin Ladies Golf Club in Fife; notes that Mrs Melville has been a member for 60 years and a club champion 11 times, has been involved in all aspects …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL ICT PRIVATISATION INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the official industrial action being undertaken by Unison members employed by Glasgow City Council against proposals to privatise information technology and support services; further notes with alarm that Glasgow City Council is currently recruiting agency workers to undertake work duties of those striking workers; notes comments …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
SICK PAY FOR CONTRACTED STAFF IN PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern over the terms of employment for contracted staff employed in Parliament by Servest, and other contractors, who are paid the London living wage but do not receive sick pay; notes that these employees do physically demanding jobs, such as cleaning, which are essential to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes Sightsavers' Put Us in the Picture campaign; recognises that there are more than 1 billion people with disabilities worldwide, that one in seven people have a disability, and that 80 per cent of people with disabilities live in developing countries; acknowledges, that unless actively included from …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
HISTORIC WALES
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the decision by the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for the Economy and Infrastructure to create a steering group to explore options for greater collaboration between Wales' heritage organisations, including Amgueddfa Cymru, the National Library of Wales, the Royal Commission and Cadw; agrees that the announcement will …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
ASSYNT LEISURE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Assynt Leisure Centre on its recent award of £82,494 from the Big Lottery Fund; recognises that the Centre, which is run by the community, provides a range of facilities for the use of people of all ages and abilities, including a games hall, fitness suite …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the increase in insurance premium tax from 10 to 12 per cent in June 2017 as set out in the Autumn Statement 2016; recognises that as a consequence premiums have doubled since 2015; further notes the Association of British Insurers' calculation that an average family will …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
ORMLIE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LTD (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Ormlie Community Association Ltd on its recent grant of £112,494 from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that the Association is a friendly community based service aiming to help local residents and those living in the wider community by providing support for groups such as young …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
29th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY ADVANCED HIGHER HUB
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the ground-breaking work of Glasgow Caledonian University's Advanced Higher Hub, which widens access to education for school pupils across Glasgow by offering Advanced Highers to pupils in schools where those qualifications are not currently available; congratulates the Hub on the outstanding pass rate of 91 per …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
THE PEATLANDS PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the vitally important work of the Peatlands Partnership that strives to enhance, protect and promote the ecology and value of the Flow Country, the large area of peatland in Caithness and Sutherland; notes the Partnership's work on promoting sustainable land management and the encouragement of sustainable …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
28th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016
CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS AND DIFFERENT-SEX COUPLES
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that while same-sex couples are able to form a civil partnership, different-sex couples cannot; further notes that on 2 and 3 November 2016 the Court of Appeal will hear Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan's appeal against the decision of the High Court to reject their application …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Conservative: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 16th December 2016
FIRST AID AFRICA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates First Aid Africa on reaching its fifth anniversary as a registered charity in 2016, having been initially founded in 2008 as a student society at Heriot-Watt University; notes the Edinburgh-based charity provides sustainable medical equipment and teaching in first aid in partnership with communities in rural …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 15th December 2016
PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF TRADE DEALS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is concerned that UK international investment policy has not kept pace with commitments on human rights, the environment and international development, most especially that the formulation of existing Bilateral Investment Treaties may prevent partner countries from implementing policies to further progress in those areas, and that the …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 52
Labour: 47
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016
FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th December 2016
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE KILMARNOCK CAMPUS AND AWARD
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House welcomes the opening of the award-winning Ayrshire College campus in Kilmarnock; notes that the campus was built at the site of the old Johnny Walker bottling plant in Kilmarnock, helping to bring life back to an important historical area for the town; congratulates Ayrshire College on being …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th December 2016
DARVEL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Darvel Music Festival for its successful 15th year of bringing world class live music to the Irvine Valley in East Ayrshire; understands that the festival brings people from across Scotland, the UK and overseas to Darvel; recognises the cultural and economic benefits this brings to Darvel …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th December 2016
PARK SCHOOL GREEN FLAG AWARD
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Park School in Kilmarnock for the fantastic achievement of being the first Additional Support Needs school in Scotland to be awarded a Green Flag through the Eco-Schools programme; applauds the hard work and dedication put in by the pupils and teachers to learn about managing the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th December 2016
AUCHINLECK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Community Development Initiative (ACDI) on its successful review by Education Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland; notes that this is part of a pilot study series which seeks to explore the impact that development trusts have upon their communities; recognises that the person-centred, holistic and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
OPERATION REPORT HATE
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House supports the Operation Report Hate campaign to raise awareness of hate crimes within the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities and the need to report them; notes that hate crimes towards the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities are currently severely underreported; calls on the Government and devolved administrations …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th December 2016
MEDALLION OF EXCELLENCE
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Betsy Crosby on winning a Medallion of Excellence at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016; and further congratulates Ms Crosby on being the only female to compete in her category of Mechanical Engineering Design CAD, on being a fantastic local and UK-wide role model for women in STEM subjects …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
8th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 8th December 2016
ST ANDREWS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House congratulates St Andrews Roman Catholic Church on the 50th anniversary of its opening; recognises the key and vital role that the Church has played in Livingston and the wider West Lothian area in bringing the community together over many years; further congratulates the congregation and leaders on …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its concern that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening; notes the Oxfam report which states that Yemen is a few months away from running out of food, which builds on the UN report stating that around half the population are food insecure; is alarmed that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
NEW COLLEGE, LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates New College Lanarkshire on winning 12 awards at the national skills competition, WorldSkills UK 2016, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, and two highly commended awards across eight different skills resulting in the college winning the 'Best in UK' accolade for the third …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING FOR LGBT GROUPS AND WORLD AIDS DAY
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House welcomes the report of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance on World AIDS Day 2016 on the new Rapid Response Fund for LGBT groups in 29 countries whose HIV services are threatened by stigma, discrimination and violence; is concerned that men who have sex with men are 19 times …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
AYR UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB AND BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY POLICY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends Ayr United Football Club on making the progressive and significant step to proclaim the club to be breastfeeding friendly; welcomes the joint initiative between the Scottish Championship club and local breastfeeding advocates in Ayrshire; congratulates the campaigners on their local activities to encourage a range of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
278 NETHERLEE BOYS' BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends all volunteers in youth organisations who give freely of their time to provide the best start in life for so many young people; records, in particular, its thanks to the many volunteers who have helped sustain the 278 Netherlee Boys' Brigade throughout the 80 years since …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
CLOSURE OF INVERLEITH HOUSE
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the closure, without adequate consultation, of lnverleith House, one of Edinburgh's premier public art galleries, by the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE); recognises the need to guarantee a future for lnverleith House, a historic Georgian mansion built in 1774 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
22nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
BEST PARK NOMINATIONS FOR ABERDEEN'S HAZLEHEAD, SEATON AND DUTHIE PARKS
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House congratulates Duthie Park, Hazlehead Park and Seaton Park for each receiving a nomination for the Fields in Trust UK's Best Park award 2016; recognises the work put in by staff to maintain the high aesthetic standards of these parks in Aberdeen; acknowledges the charitable work of Fields …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
SHAME BASED CRIMES
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House deplores all forms of shame based crimes, otherwise known as honour based crimes, and recognises the need for better understanding of the unique implications and challenges these crimes present to statutory service providers to ensure that all reported incidents are investigated and that all victims are supported; …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
PARAMILITARIES IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the revised peace agreement reached in Colombia this week between the government of Colombia and the FARC-EP; is alarmed by the rise of paramilitary activity in Colombia since the initial peace agreement was signed at the end of September; notes that the number of people forced …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
LAUNCH OF SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN ELECTRICITY NETWORKS' WINTER-READY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the launch of Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks' (SSEN) winter-ready campaign which aims to prepare customers for severe weather; further welcomes the £107 million investment SSEN has made in strengthening its electricity network across the north of Scotland and central southern England, which includes flood prevention …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
BASUKI TJAHAJA PURNAMA, GOVERNOR OF JAKARTA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the blasphemy charges facing Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, commonly known as Ahok, the Governor of Jakarta; notes that the police made Mr Basuki a criminal suspect, but not proven guilty, following a demonstration against him on 4 November 2016 mainly attended by radical elements seeking to pressurise …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
21st November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that the eleventh annual Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week takes place from 21 to 27 November 2016; further notes that this campaign was established by the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness, an organisation which supports the victims and families of victims of carbon monoxide poisoning; recognises that in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARYHILL AND POSSILPARK CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUX
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Maryhill and Possilpark Citizens Advice Bureaux on its 35th anniversary; acknowledges the enormous contribution that it has made to the local community in that time, including responding to 16,711 enquiries and securing £4.6 million of financial gains for clients in 2015; considers that the service represents …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st November 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM STANDARDS
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes with concern that a recent investigation by the consumer group Which? found that there are carbon monoxide alarms available to buy online in the UK that are not compliant with the BS EN 50291 industry safety standard; further notes that such noncompliant alarms can fail to …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
17th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that five people are killed and 62 seriously injured on UK roads every day; further notes that there can be no acceptable level of road casualties; notes that the Department of Transport 2016 estimated cost of reported road accidents was £15.3billion, with the estimate for unreported …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
17th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS GEOBUS' 50,000TH PUPIL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews' Geobus on hosting its 50,000th pupil; notes that the geological education initiative is run by the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews and aims to educate young people across Scotland through workshops, active learning and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
DISABLED STUDENTS ALLOWANCE SCHEME
Tabled by:
Danny Kinahan (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)
That this House notes the importance of the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) scheme for disabled people in Higher Education and the beneficial effect it has on recipients' academic achievements; acknowledges that DSA is associated with improved degree qualifications that result in significantly increased earnings; condemns the Government's reform of DSA, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DAY
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House welcomes International Students Day, 17 November, notes the immense contribution that international students make to UK education, the economy and society; understands that other countries such as Canada, Australia and the US are outpacing the UK in terms of growth in the international education sector through a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
OLD PARISH OF COLLESSIE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the communities which form the Old Parish of Collessie, Fife, as it existed at the time of both World Wars, specifically Collessie, Giffordtown, Charlottetown, Edentown and Ladybank, for the revival of an Armistice Day Service of Remembrance at the War Memorial, Giffordtown, which, in its observance, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
CEASEFIRE ANNOUNCEMENT IN YEMEN BY SECRETARY KERRY
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House supports the announcement by US Secretary of State John Kerry that the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi group in Yemen have agreed to a ceasefire which begins on 17 November 2016 believes a ceasefire to be vitally important in securing a permanent cessation of hostilities and diplomatic negotiations …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
TURKISH GOVERNMENT ACTIONS TOWARDS NGOS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is gravely concerned by the continued assaults on political and human rights by President Erdogan's government in Turkey and the closure of so many non-governmental organisations, including organisations which assist women and refugees, the Rojava Association a charitable organisation which was raising money to support refugees from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
SCOTTISH RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Steve McCormack, captain Danny Brough and the rest of the Scotland rugby league team on a thrilling 18-all draw against New Zealand, the world's number one ranked side, in their final group game of the Four Nations; notes that this is the first time that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
DEATH OF SHEHZAD MASIH AND SHAMA BIBI
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notices with alarming concern that two years after the beating, torture and burning alive in a furnace of the Christian couple, Shehzad Masih and Shama Bibi, by a fanatical mob, for their alleged blasphemy after they were unable to repay a loan to their employer, the government …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes Anti-Bullying Week which takes place from 14 to 18 November 2016; acknowledges that this week is used to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year; expresses deep concern that the NSPCC states that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
GLASGOW COMMUNITY SAFETY INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current industrial action undertaken by UNISON and GMB trades union members employed by Community Safety Glasgow, an arms-length council company, as advocacy workers, community payback workers, community enforcement officers, community enhancement workers, security assistants and CCTV workers, over the issue of shift working payments; further …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
ELECTRICAL FIRE SAFETY WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House recognises the work of Electrical Safety First, a charity dedicated to preventing deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity; notes that 21 November 2016 is the start of Electrical Fire Safety Week, which is run in conjunction with the Home Office Fire Kills campaign; further notes that …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
REFUWEEGEE WINTER CLOTHES APPEAL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Refuweegee Winter Clothes Appeal; notes that Refuweegee is a community led project set up to ensure that all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city in true Glaswegian style; supports the project's objectives to ensure that it provides everyone who wishes to make …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
MINEWORKERS PENSION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that between 1987 and 1995 British Coal did not pay any employer contributions into the UK industry Mine Workers Pension Schemes (MPS) which benefited them as employers by approximately £1.136 billion; notes that when its representatives and others voted to consequently close the schemes, they …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOTS INDEPENDENT
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the Scots Independent (SI) on the 90th anniversary of its first launch by the Scottish National League (SNL) in 1926; recognises that initially it was organised as the newsletter of the SNL, later to become the National Party of Scotland, which in turn merged with the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the success of Scotland's Andy Murray in achieving the hard-won place as the men's number one ranked player in the world for tennis singles; celebrates the prestige and honour that Andy Murray has brought to his community, Scotland and the UK by representing everyone in the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
WORLD NUMBER ONE MEN'S SINGLES TENNIS PLAYER ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates and celebrates Andy Murray becoming the world's number one ranked men's singles tennis player; notes the success he has achieved this year in winning both the Wimbledon Championships and the Olympic Gold Medal, both for the second time; considers Andy a superb ambassador for his sport …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
GLENCORSE BARRACKS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern the announced closure of eight out of 22 military sites in Scotland, including the army barracks at Glencorse, Midlothian; further notes that there was no consultation over this closure which will have serious consequences for the local economy; considers that this must be a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
EAST KILBRIDE FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride Football Club on its historic 27th successive win; notes that this surpasses Ajax's world record of 26 successive wins; wishes it all the best in its upcoming games; further congratulates the efforts of the manager Martin Lauchlan and all the players who have achieved …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
POSITIVE ABOUT YOUTH AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the winners and all of those who were nominated at the 2016 Positive About Youth Awards organised by Renfrewshire Youth Voice; recognises that this award ceremony celebrates the excellent work and achievements of young people in Renfrewshire; notes that this was the sixth annual awards ceremony …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
RESPONSE TO ATTEMPTED COUP IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is shocked by the arrest and detention of a number of Turkish Members of Parliament from the People's Democratic Party (HDP) on 4 November 2016, including Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, which threaten to undermine parliamentary democracy and social cohesion in Turkey; is very concerned that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF TEXTING WHILST DRIVING
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises that the dangers of texting whilst driving applies to every driver on the road; condemns the Daily Mail's portrayal of foreign drivers in its publication of 2 November 2016, which exploits the serious issue of texting whilst driving to promote a xenophobic agenda; acknowledges the influence …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
7th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest and imprisonment of Members of Parliament from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), including the HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, in Turkey on 4 November 2016; agrees with the statement from the High Representative of the EU for Foreign …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
FINANCIAL CAPABILITY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes Financial Capability Week 2016, which runs from 14 to 20 November 2016 and is the first UK-wide national campaign week raising awareness of the importance of financial capability; congratulates the 250 plus organisations which are involved including Citizens Advice, The Pensions Advisory Service, MyBnk and campaigners …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th December 2016
ARCHIE MACPHERSON AND THE GREAT SCOT LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Archie Macpherson on winning the Sunday Mail’s Great Scot Lifetime Achievement Award; notes that Mr Macpherson was born and raised in the Shettleston area of Glasgow, worked as a teacher before joining the BBC in 1969 and has worked for STV, Eurosport, Setanta Sports, Radio Clyde …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th December 2016
GLASGOW SOUP CROWD-FUNDING INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House recognises the great efforts being made by the Glasgow Soup crowd-funding initiative which aims to improve the East End of Glasgow; notes that the first Glasgow Soup event will take place at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre on 17 November 2016; further notes that members of …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th December 2016
GUARANTEE ON TRIPLE-LOCK FOR THE BASIC STATE PENSION
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House believes that it is our duty to ensure that our OAPs live with dignity and security in their retirement; notes that the triple-lock state pension mechanism increases the basic state pension by growth in earnings, the CPI rate or by a minimum of 2.5 per cent; recognises …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
1st December 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 1st December 2016
ROUKEN GLEN PARK
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Rouken Glen Park on being awarded the title of UK's Best Park in the Fields in Trust Awards 2016; understands that over 200 locations were nominated for the award; applauds the tireless work and enthusiasm of those who work so hard to keep Rouken Glen so …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th November 2016
ROSA PARKS OF MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, US
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that on 1 December 1955 Rosa Parks took a seat and changed the world; recognises the courage of a young, black woman to challenge the white racist segregation of public transport and civic life in Montgomery, Alabama, US; thanks the NAACP who supported Rosa Parks after …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th November 2016
SUPPORT FOR BEDOUIN VILLAGERS IN THE NEGEV
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is gravely concerned at plans by the Israeli government to demolish the Israeli-Arab village, Umm al-Hiran, in the Negev area of Israel; notes with dismay that it reportedly intends to evict the 500 Bedouin residents of the village, which has existed for nearly 60 years, with the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
AYR LADIES NETBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this house commends Ayr Ladies Netball Club for gaining a £8,500 grant from Awards for All Scotland; recognises that the netball club is a voluntary sports organisation established in 1985; notes that the funding will be used to develop a walking netball session in five areas of Ayr to …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
CREATE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this house congratulates CREATE, Cumnock and Doon Valley Area, for obtaining a £3,595 grant from Celebrate; recognises the valuable work the group carrys out to promote arts activities and events in the local area; acknowledges the benefits that the group will bring by using the funding to hold a …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
CAMP 22
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Camp 22, Pennylands on the Dumfries House Estate on its £10,000 award through the Heritage Lottery Fund's Sharing Heritage programme; acknowledges the importance of protecting the site of the World War 2 Prisoner of War (POW) camp; and recognises the benefits the History of a WWII …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
GIRVAN AND DISTRICT ATTRACTIONS AND ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan and District Attractions and Entertainment Association on their successful bid for funding from the Big Lottery Fund under the banner of Celebrate; recognises that Celebrate supports people to bring their local communities together, building stronger neighbourhoods and tackling social isolation; notes that Girvan Attractions was …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS AND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisation Women Against Violent Environments and the Domestic Abuse Project for the excellent work they do in supporting women and children dealing with and fleeing domestic violence; notes that these services, based in Castlemilk, have provided drop-in services, training, arts and crafts work and counselling …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE TO DEVELOP MALE CONTRACEPTION
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on receiving a $100,000 Grand Challenges Explorations grant, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to help develop contraceptive drugs for men; and notes that to receive this funding the team, led by professors at the university and other Grand Challenges …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
BURGH OF CLYDEBANK 130 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY WORK AND BY KNOWLEDGE
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the 130 year anniversary of the Burgh of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire; further recognises the debt owed to those who made the burgh their home and helped to create a powerhouse of 20th century engineering through the construction of the great liners of the Cunard Line, such …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
23rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
TELECOM INDUSTRY BUSINESS RATES
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House believes that the proposed increase of 324 per cent on business rates on network assets in the communications industry is detrimental to the UK's position as a leading digital nation and will result in higher prices to internet users at home and in business; further believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
DIAGEO PENSIONS DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Diageo closed its final salary pension scheme to new employees in 2005, replacing this with the Lifestyle Plan Pension Scheme; further notes Diageo's announcement that this replacement scheme will now be closed to new starters, without consultation, the final salary scheme closed completely, and that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
21st November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st November 2016
AYRSHIRE PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND BREAKFAST CLUB AWARDS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the achievements of Ayrshire schools Tarbolton Primary and St Mark's Primary in winning the Kellogg's Breakfast Club awards for, respectively, the Best Breakfast Club in Scotland and the Long Life and Sustainability Award; values these breakfast clubs for their role in providing a nutritious start to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 21st November 2016
SALE OF PUBLIC ASSETS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Government appears rightly ambivalent about selling off profitable national assets, no final decisions having been made on privatising the Land Registry and Channel 4, while plans are at an early stage for selling off the public stake in National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
ARGYLL TALKING NEWSPAPERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Argyll Talking Newspapers, the Ardrishaig-based charity which in 2016 is celebrating its 30th anniversary of reading and recording local news for blind and visually impaired people in Argyll and Bute and across the highlands and islands of Scotland; notes that since 1986 tens of thousands of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANDREW'S PARISH, ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Fr Michael Hutson and all the parishioners, past and present, of St Andrew's Church, Rothesay on the Isle of Bute on the occasion of the parish's sesquicentennial celebration, 150 years of the island's Roman Catholic community being officially recognised as a parish on Bute; acknowledges that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House raises serious concern that the Government is considering abandoning its obligation to host the 2023 European Capital of Culture, to be launched in December 2016, because the event will take place four years after the planned date for the UK leaving the EU; notes that Dundee has …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th November 2016
FOOTBALL CORRUPTION
Tabled by:
Graham P Jones (Labour - Hyndburn)
That this House is concerned by the widening detachment between the fans who love the game and a growing number of football owners, authorities and leading figures; is shocked that the England manager has resigned after just 67 days for what the Football Association has called inappropriate conduct and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 4th November 2016
PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Local Government Pension Scheme (Management and Investment of Funds) Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 946), dated 21 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 September 2016, be annulled.
130 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 90
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd November 2016
STRATHAVEN PARK - BEST IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Strathaven Park on being named the best in Scotland as part of the Green Flag Awards; recognises the hard work and dedication of Strathaven Park and volunteers as well as members of the local community who work hard to keep the park special; further congratulates the …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
3rd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd November 2016
HIBERNIAN FC'S GAMECHANGER
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Hibernian FC and their partners on launching GameChanger, a Public Social Partnership to help tackle inequalities and promote social justice; notes that this is a new initiative between Hibernian Football Club, Hibernian Community Foundation and NHS Lothian to use the power of football to improve the …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
RIGHTAPPROACH CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of the #RightApproach campaign by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO); understands that through quotes, blogs, case-studies and videos, the campaign will seek to promote and encourage human rights-based approaches within the third sector and beyond; recognises that the #RightApproach campaign aims to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STANDING ROCK SIOUX RESERVATION AND THE NORTH DAKOTA PIPELINE
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of the United States since European settlement; further recognises that members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe see the pipeline as a major environmental and cultural threat to the First Nations of the Americas; understands that historical and …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
1st November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
MAGGIE'S CENTRE FIFE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises and congratulates Maggie's Centre Fife on its 10th birthday; understands that the centre has supported over 55,000 visits since it opened in 2006; acknowledges that the centre provides vital support to people affected by cancer, offering a programme of support that has been shown to strengthen …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
1st November 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
DEATH OF THE KING OF THAILAND
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House sends its condolences to the royal family of Thailand, the people of Thailand and the Thai diaspora community in the UK following the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who ruled Thailand for more than 70 years and was greatly respected at home and around the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
31st October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB AS A LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House commends the Arlington Baths Club, based in the West End of Glasgow, on its payment of the Scottish Living Wage of at least £8.25 per hour to all employees; welcomes the news that, since its introduction of the scheme in April 2014, the staff-run organisation has found …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
GOOD MONEY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Good Money Week 2016, which runs between 30 October 2016 and 5 November 2016 and aims to raise awareness of sustainable, responsible and ethical finance to help people make good money choices; recognises that the sustainable investment market currently represents £1.5 trillion assets under management; notes …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
31st October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House has considered in full the contents of the WWF Living Planet Report 2016 and recognises the significant threat presented to the natural world through a 58 per cent decline in the recorded global populations of fish, birds, mammals and amphibians from 1970 to 2012; believes that without …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
31st October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
PRODUCTION IN ST ANDREWS OF THE SILENT UNSEEN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Marshall's Office of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province of Poland, along with the General Elzbieta Zawacka Foundation and the Fife Migrants Forum on their production of the play, The Silent Unseen, in St. Andrews' Byre Theatre on 8 October 2016; notes that the original The Silent Unseen, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
STAND UP TO CANCER 2016
Tabled by:
Albert Owen (Labour - Ynys Môn)
That this House welcomes Stand Up To Cancer 2016 fundraising partnership between Cancer Research UK and public service broadcaster Channel 4; recognises that one in two people in the UK will be affected by cancer in their lifetime; notes the importance of Cancer Research UK's translational research, with clinical trials …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
BEFRIEND MOTHERWELL AND SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the growing problem of loneliness and isolation among elderly people which has been proven to have detrimental effects on mental health and life expectancy; commends the work of the volunteers at Befriend Motherwell who provide support, social spaces and activities to elderly members of the community …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
THIN RED LINE APPEAL
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House commends the launch of the Thin Red Line Appeal that aims to secure the future of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum in Stirling Castle; notes that Stirling and Stirling Castle are sites of significant historical, military and cultural significance which is in part due to …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FAMILY FUND
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House thanks Family Fund for its contribution to families across the UK by providing grants to low income families supporting disabled and seriously ill children; notes that between 2015 to 2016 Family Fund issued 89,423 grants and services across the UK totalling more than £36 million; recognises that …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the University of Dundee on being named Scottish University of the Year in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for a second consecutive year, as well as being placed in the top 10 in the UK for excellent teaching quality and student experience and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CLYDESDALE BANK REFINANCING PRACTICES
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the June 2012 findings of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that there were serious failings in the sale of interest rate hedging products to some small and medium-sized businesses by Clydesdale Bank; further notes the earlier critical findings of the Treasury Select Committee that the voluntary …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 50
Labour: 13
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
ARRAN FERRY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with concern the bid from Associated British Ports at Troon to take over the Isle of Arran ferry service from Ardrossan Harbour; further notes that Ardrossan has been the Ayrshire mainland port for Arran for 182 years; understands that Troon does not have its own harbour …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
MORAG JAMIESON
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House recognises the 28 year career of St Peter's Primary School Deputy Head, Morag Jamieson who retires at the end of October; congratulates her on a lifetime of public-service in education; wishes her well in her retirement; celebrates the significant contribution that teachers like Ms Jamieson make to …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
AGRICULTURAL AND TRADE POLICY AFTER THE UK LEAVES THE EU
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes the importance of agriculture to Scotland's economy, especially to rural communities; further notes the current uncertainty for farmers and crofters in Scotland caused by the decision for the UK to leave the EU; commends the positive and constructive efforts made by the National Farmers' Union of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
24th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FOUR NATIONS RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Four Nations Rugby League tournament between England, Scotland, New Zealand and Australia; further welcomes the players and staff of the visiting New Zealand and Australian rugby league teams to the UK for the tournament; wishes all involved well in what will be an outstanding tournament …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
FASCALLY PARK DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Fascally Park Development Group on its recent Awards for All grant of £10,000; recognises that the group, based in Brora, Sutherland, has been a registered charity since 2015 and aims to provide recreational facilities to the local community; notes that the group have identified a …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
20th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
UPPER TRIBUNAL (IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM) DECISION ON ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM ERITREA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum) that Government decisions to return home Eritreans of draft age, who have or might be suspected of having evaded or deserted national service, presents a real risk of persecution or serious harm; notes that Eritrea, sometimes described …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
LAURA CAMPBELL AND LAURA'S APPEAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 16 year old Laura Campbell from Oban who through her campaign, Laura's Appeal, successfully persuaded 212 local people, including 101 of her fellow pupils at Oban High School, to register as potential bone marrow donors; applauds the remarkable support given to Laura and her family by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CASTLEHILL BOWLING CLUB
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Castlehill Bowling Club in Carluke on securing £6,539 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
20th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
CATCH FISH AND CHIPS, GIFFNOCK
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Catch Fish and Chips in Giffnock on being named the top fish and chip restaurant in Scotland at the National Fish and Chip awards, organised by Seafish; appreciates their success against judging criteria including customer service, fish sourcing, staff training and menu diversification; and wishes them …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
DEATH OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN IRAN IN 1988
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House notes that the audio file of Ayatollah Montrazeri, former heir to Khomeini, in 1988, reveals new evidence about the massacre of more than 30,000 political prisoners in Iran's prisons in the summer of 1988 including women and children and all political prisoners who supported the opposition movement …
80 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 14
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st November 2016
CROSS-TAMAR DEVONWALL CONSTITUENCY
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that the Boundary Commission for England's Review of Parliamentary Constituencies has recommended the creation of a cross-Tamar Devonwall seat which would link parts of Cornwall with land in the neighbouring English county of Devon; recalls that the Boundary Commission has made this recommendation because the review …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
31st October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 31st October 2016
85TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOWHILL COLLIERY DISASTER
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that 31 October 2016 marks the 85th anniversary of an explosion which killed 10 miners at Bowhill Colliery in Fife; commends the pupils from Cardenden, Dened and St Ninian's Primary Schools and all those attending a special service of remembrance in honour of the victims; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016
2016 MÒD NAN EILEAN SIAR
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Mòd and organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2016 Mòd Nan Eilean Siar; recognises that the Mòd is the world's largest annual celebration of Gàidhlig music, culture and art with thousands of competitors attending from all over the world; notes …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
26th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016
CONGRATULATIONS TO GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY - VENUE OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House sends its warmest congratulations to Glasgow Women's Library, based in Bridgeton, on winning Venue of the Year at The Icon 2016 awards which celebrates UK diversity; considers that Glasgow Women's Library, a Recognised Collection of National Significance, is a beacon for feminist thought, history and performance; and …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016
JOHN AINSLIE
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes with sadness the passing of Mr John Ainslie, the co-ordinator for the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), on Friday 21 October 2016; recognises that he was a fervent peace advocate and was an influential voice in championing nuclear disarmament; agrees that Mr Ainslie was a …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 4
Labour: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
UN INITIATIVE ON MULTILATERAL NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-ended working group on Nuclear Disarmament concluded with the submission of a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly which calls for a conference to be convened in 2017 with a view to negotiating a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 7
Labour: 7
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
COLOMBIAN PEACE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the official signing of the peace agreement between the government of Colombia and the FARC-EP and congratulates both sides on reaching this agreement after 52 years of conflict; recognises the ground breaking gender focus of the agreement and the transitional justice element which places the rights …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
GINGERBREAD REPORT ON CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Gingerbread, entitled Missing maintenance; notes that when child maintenance goes unpaid by a parent, children lose out; deplores the disastrous record of the Child Support Agency in collecting unpaid child maintenance, which has resulted in almost £4 billion of outstanding arrears; …
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 35
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
NUCLEAR WARHEAD CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Nukes of Hazard: nuclear bomb convoys on our road report, published on 21 September 2016, which documents the nuclear warhead convoys which are regularly driven across the UK; is deeply concerned that Freedom of Information requests have shown that these convoys have …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL OF NEGOTIATIONS ON THE UK LEAVING THE EU
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes the decision to leave the EU made in the referendum held on 23 June 2016; further notes that this decision did not call for the UK to leave the Single European Market and the Conservative Party manifesto commitment to safeguard British interests in the Single Market; …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House is extremely concerned about announcements made by the Post Office in 2016 which will mean the closure of more than 60 of its flagship branches, the loss of around 2,000 jobs and the closure of its defined benefit pension scheme; notes that these are the latest in …
103 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 33
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC), based in the Woodside area of Glasgow, on its 45th anniversary; recognises that the WSREC was established as the Glasgow Community Relations Council in 1971 but later became the Regional Equality Council and is now one of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CABLE STREET
Tabled by:
Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent North)
That this House welcomes the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street both inside and outside the Jewish community in October 2016; recognises the continuing importance of the battle to the UK's national history; and reaffirms its commitment to the fight against racism, fascism and antisemitism.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
MINISTERIAL CORRECTIONS ON SAUDI ARABIA AND WAR CRIMES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the Government's decision to issue corrections to six Ministerial Statements on whether Saudi Arabia committed war crimes in Yemen just as Parliament was about to rise for the summer recess; condemns the timing of these statements as an attempt to avoid scrutiny and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
KAMAL FOROUGHI AND NAZANIN ZAGHARI-RATCLIFFE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses grave concern regarding the cases of Mr Kamal Foroughi and Ms Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, British dual nationals, who are currently imprisoned without charge in Iran; is worried for the health and safety of Mr Foroughi and Ms Zaghari-Ratcliffe who have both been kept in solitary confinement at …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 19
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
RELEASE OF MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI FROM GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House warmly welcomes the news that after 14 years of imprisonment without charge Mohamedou Ould Slahi, the acclaimed author of the Guantanamo Diary, has been released from Guantanamo Bay and reunited with his family in Mauritania; congratulates the legal team led by Nancy Hollander for their years of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FIFTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF HOME-START GLASGOW NORTH
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Home-Start Glasgow North, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, on its 15 year anniversary; recognises that it is one of the leading family support charities in North Glasgow, established to increase the confidence and independence of families with at least one child under the age …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
GLASGOW SCHOOLS AND THE BEARSDEN CHOIR
Tabled by:
John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates Bearsden Choir and its conductor, Andrew Nunn, on its innovative project in bringing together over 250 pupils from 10 schools from across Greater Glasgow, including St Andrew's RC, Carntyne, Hyndland Secondary School, Notre Dame High School, Kelvinside Academy, Lourdes Secondary School, Hutchesons' Grammar School, Boclair Academy, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SYRIAN PASSPORTS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes with grave concern reports that Syrian citizens and critics of the Syrian government have had their passports declared stolen by their government; further notes reports that as a consequence of this, UK authorities have confiscated passports based on such reports from the Syrian government, while at …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 21st October 2016
#JUNX10N
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Donaldson's Trust, Linlithgow on the establishment of its new social enterprise, #JunX10n; recognises that the #JunX10n service will empower neuro-diverse young people, aged 16 to 25, to improve their chances of achieving sustained meaningful employment or creating their own enterprise; and commends Donaldson's Trust for its …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
GRANGEMOUTH COMMUNITY CARE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Grangemouth Community Care on the vital support it has offered to older, infirm and disabled people over the last 40 years; recognises that it offers social opportunities such as lunch clubs, trips and excursions to help combat loneliness; and notes that this promotes independence which in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FALKIRK HOMELESS PROJECT
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk Homeless Project on the vital assistance it offers to families and individuals in the Forth Valley area who are moving from a homeless situation into rented accommodation; recognises that as well as providing vital furniture packs and household goods, it also offers essential support and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
LUCY LAYTON AND SYRIA RELIEF
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Lucy Layton and her band on their fundraising efforts for Syria Relief; notes that the band have released a charity single, I'd like to teach the world to sing, with all proceeds going to Syria Relief and, specifically, the Step Forward campaign which raises money for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
HOMEAID
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates HomeAid West Lothian in Bathgate which provides support to those in the community facing economic and social exclusion; commends it on providing this type of service since 1984; recognises that it provides essential furniture and white goods for people who have been homeless or are on …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
MAUD RAILWAY MUSEUM AND OPENING OF PETERHEAD PRISON CONVICT CARRIAGE
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House congratulates the volunteers at Maud Railway Museum, located at the former Maud Junction Station, Aberdeenshire on the opening of the latest addition to the museum, a beautifully restored carriage formally used to transport convicts from Peterhead Prison to Stirlinghill Quarry; commends the Heritage Lottery Fund and local …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
PROOF OF AGE STANDARDS SCHEME (PASS)
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House supports CitizenCard and other cards bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram; recognises the importance of such cards in enabling young adults to access age-restricted premises and goods across the UK; notes that UK retailers, pubs, clubs and other establishments are advised by the police, …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SANDS LOTHIANS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House applauds Sands Lothians on the outstanding work it has carried out over the last 30 years in supporting bereaved parents who have experienced the pain of stillbirth or neonatal death; recognises that it offers tailored practical and emotional assistance; notes that it offers not only initial support …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CENTRAL SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (CSREC)
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is aware that Crime Awareness Week takes place from 8 to 15 October 2016; recognises that the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) is a charity that promotes equality, fights all forms of discrimination, promotes community cohesion and operates a Third Party Reporting Centre that reports hate …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
13th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FRIENDS OF KINNEIL, BO'NESS
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the work of The Friends of Kinneil, a charity in the town of Bo'ness, to promote the heritage of Kinneil House, Estate, Museum and Nature Reserve in Bo'ness; congratulates the group on celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016 and on being short-listed for the prestigious Scottish …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
12th October 2016
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
ATHENA SWAN BRONZE AWARD FOR GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded the Athena Swan Institutional Bronze Award for 2016-17; understands that the Athena Swan Charter was established by the Equality Challenge in 2005 to promote the advancement of gender equality and recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses concern about the upsurge in violence which has recently occurred in India-occupied Kashmir; urges the Indian authorities to restrain their military forces from using disproportionate force against the civilian population, and to allow non-governmental organisations into the Kashmir valley in order to monitor the situation and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SYRIAN CIVIL DEFENCE KNOWN AS THE WHITE HELMETS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House applauds the work of the Syrian Civil Defence volunteer rescue workers known as the White Helmets, who work in one of the most dangerous places on Earth; recognises that they are the largest civil society organisation operating in areas outside of government control in Syria; notes the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the attention that Hate Crime Awareness Week gives to the impact of crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind, where the victim is targeted because they are a member of a particular social group or have a particular characteristic, which the perpetrator has negative …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSESSMENTS CARRIED OUT BY CAPITA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern repeated incidences of assessments for disability benefits being carried out by Capita which are inaccurate and unfit for purpose; further notes reports of cases in which seriously ill or disabled people have had benefits, to which they are entitled to cover the costs …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
WINDING UP OF FIFA'S ANTI-RACISM TASKFORCE
Tabled by:
Christian Matheson (Independent - City of Chester)
That this House expresses concern about the recent news that FIFA has disbanded its anti-racism taskforce; notes with consternation that FIFA states that the job of the taskforce is over despite abundant evidence of continuing racism in world football, including incidents at the UEFA European Championships in France in summer …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CARRICK COMMUNITY LEISURE GROUP
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Carrick Community Leisure Group (CCLG) on gaining an award of £129,855 from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; acknowledges the value of providing a place where a wide range of activities can take place for people of all ages; recognises that without such a place many people …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CAIRN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Cairn Primary School on gaining an award of £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the value of providing an all-weather fitness trail for primary aged children; recognises that not all young people have the funds to access such facilities outside of school grounds; and commends …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
THE ZONE INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates The Zone Initiative on gaining an award of £90,402 from Big Lottery Fund's Medium Grants Scotland; acknowledges the value of encouraging community pride and engagement within the village of Dalmellington; recognises the difficulties faced by communities to try and gain funding to bring communities together; and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
PROTECTING HUMANITARIAN WORKERS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its outrage at the bombing of a UN aid convoy on the outskirts of the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing an estimated 20 civilians and destroying 18 UN trucks and their cargo of vital supplies destined for communities in areas controlled by opponents of the Assad …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SUPPORTING DEAFBLIND PEOPLE INTO WORK
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Realising Aspirations for All; notes that there are over 100,000 working age people with dual sensory loss and complex needs in the UK, 80 per cent of whom are currently not in work and are unable to reach their full …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SCOTTISH VETERANS FUND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the announcement at the 2016 Armed Forces and Veterans Champions Annual Gathering, held in Glasgow on 10 October 2016, that veterans and ex-service charities in Scotland are to be supported by £600,000 over the next three years from the Scottish Veterans Fund to address a wide …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
BIRTH OF THE FIRST CHILD OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House welcomes the birth of Ibrahim Al Hussein, thought to be the first child of Syrian refugees born in Aberdeen; congratulates his parents Fadila and Khalid and his brother Shadea on making their new home in the North East of Scotland after fleeing the horrors of war-torn Damascus; …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
AERIAL BOMBING OF AN AID CONVOY IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is horrified by the unspeakable suffering of the Syrian people; applauds the aid agencies and workers helping to alleviate the humanitarian crisis; condemns the 19 September 2016 destruction, by sustained airstrikes, of a UN humanitarian convoy carrying aid for the Aleppo region; believes those responsible for the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
GOLF AND HEALTH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House welcomes the recent scientific review by the University of Edinburgh relating to golf and health published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine; notes that this study highlights that golf can provide moderate intensity physical activity as advocated by the World Health Organisation and our four home …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
ST. ANDREWS PARK RUN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the St. Andrews Park Run for organising weekly five kilometre runs each Saturday in Craigtoun Country Park in North-East Fife; notes the wider park run movement event celebrated its twelfth anniversary on 1 and 2 October 2016, and that the event has been …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
WOODLANDS COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based Woodlands Community Development Trust on their Woodlands Community Garden Project being named the most inspirational gardening project in the UK and being the overall winner of the Cultivation Street 2016 competition, organised by television gardener David Domoney, for which they will receive £10,000 of National …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
JOINT UNICEF-WORLD BANK REPORT ON CHILD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the joint Unicef-World Bank report entitled, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Focus on Children, published in October 2016, which shows that almost 385 million children worldwide, including almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa, are living in extreme poverty on less …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FEMENG RWANDA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the work of FemEng Rwanda, which is a project led by students from the University of Glasgow to encourage the participation of young women in science and engineering fields; notes that this is a collaborative initiative with the University of Rwanda, where three weeks of practical …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL OF 4/4A BUS SERVICE IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern proposals by bus operators First Greater Glasgow to amend the route of the 4/4a service in the city from 23 October 2016 which will involve the withdrawal of the service from Kelvindale, Jordanhill, Knightswood, Anniesland, Eaglesham and Crookfur; further notes that these plans represent …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 928), dated 14 September 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 September, be annulled.
31 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CONDUCT OF CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House calls on the National Audit Office (NAO) to investigate the decision to grant a government contract to American outsourcing firm Concentrix for the management of tax credits; expresses its deep concern at the conduct of Concentrix, which has included the incorrect removal of tax credits for thousands …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS AND ANONYMOUS ELECTORAL REGISTRATION
Tabled by:
Marie Rimmer (Labour - St Helens South and Whiston)
That this House believes that current legislation for anonymous electoral registration disenfranchises a large proportion of domestic abuse survivors; commends the campaign by Women's Aid and Mehala Osborne to change the current legislation; notes that many domestic abuse survivors do not involve the police or courts in their own circumstances …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION FOR DISABLED PERSONS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the UN General Comment of August 2016 backing calls for inclusive education for children and adults with disabilities; acknowledges that inclusive education can provide both quality education and social development for persons with disabilities, and help develop inclusive, peaceful and fair societies; agrees that inclusive education …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
ROUTINE PREVENTATIVE USE OF ANTIBIOTICS IN SUPERMARKET SUPPLY CHAINS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses concern about recent findings of high levels of antibiotic-resistant e.coli and MRSA on British supermarket meat, of UK origin; welcomes the commitment of the Foods Standards Agency to work with UK food retailers to reduce farm antibiotic use and Waitrose's recently updated policy, which prohibits antibiotic …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CARNWATH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Carnwath Primary School on securing £8,775 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; notes the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CONCENTRIX END OF CONTRACT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the decision by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) not to renew the contract of American outsourcing firm Concentrix; understands that the Treasury has revealed 120 cases since October 2015 where Concentrix did not fully meet the performance standards laid out in its contract; notes that thousands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
DEWAR HOUSE CARERS GROUP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Dewar House Carers Group on securing £4,650 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
BIG LOTTERY GRANT SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Circle on securing £489,070 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Circle for the work it does at the heart …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
TSB LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERSHIP 2016-17
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the commitment of TSB Uddingston to take part in the TSB Charity Partnership programme; applauds its decision to raise funds for local charity, St Andrew's Hospice as its new partner for 2016-17, which has been serving the people of Lanarkshire for 25 years delivering care and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
WOMEN'S AID SOUTH LANARKSHIRE AND EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Women's Aid South Lanarkshire and East Renfrewshire on securing £410,699 of funding through Big Lottery Fund's Investing In Communities grant; recognises that the Investing In Communities programme focuses on tackling disadvantage and addressing inequalities for people, families and communities in greatest need; commends Women's Aid for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
NEW LANARK PRIMARY SCHOOL PARENTS' ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates New Lanark Primary School Parents' Association on securing £9,091 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less than £250,000 annual turnover; …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
LANARK TOLBOOTH HERITAGE CENTRE TRUST
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Lanark Tolbooth Heritage Centre Trust on securing £9,653 of funding through Awards for All Scotland; recognises that Awards for All is a joint awards programme from the Big Lottery Fund and SportScotland that focuses on awarding funding to smaller organisations with less that £250,000 annual turnover; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
FREEDOM OF THE MEDIA IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is gravely concerned over reports of increasingly repressive treatment of journalists working for newspapers, websites and broadcasters in Turkey; notes that a recently published decree ordered the closure of 131 media organisations, including three news agencies, 16 television channels, 23 radio stations, 45 daily newspapers, 15 magazines …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
GAS SAFETY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes 2016's Gas Safety Week beginning on 19 September; further notes that this awareness week, which is organised by the Gas Safe Register, aims to highlight the dangers of poorly maintained gas appliances, which can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning; notes that 5,123 …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
25 YEARS OF GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Women's Library (GWL) on its 25th anniversary; welcomes that the library, now based in the city's Bridgeton area, has become a focal point for feminist thought, discussion and performance; further congratulates the GWL on being awarded status as a Recognised Collection of National Significance; notes …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
SFA GRASSROOTS AWARDS 2016 AND BLANTYRE SOCCER ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Blantyre Soccer Academy (BSA) for recently being named as the recipients of the Scottish Football Association's (SFA) Best Professional Club in the Community Award; notes that it will be presented with this award on 22 September 2016 at Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park; recognises that since …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
UK SKYDIVERS AT EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the success of the UK Skydiving teams, 4theQueen, Tyranno4us Rex, RAFSPA Lightning, TBC, 4sprung durch Technik, Pajama Pumas, PointsB4Friends and RAFSPA Raptor who will be representing the UK at the European Championships in Saarlouis, Germany; congratulates Tyranno4us Rex on becoming the 2016 AA class British Champions; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
DECLARATION FOR HUMANITY SIGNING AT ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House celebrates the signing of the Declaration for Humanity by senior religious figures and scholars in Parliament Hall in St Andrews on 23 September 2016; notes the declaration, written by St Andrews Professor of Divinity Mario Aguilar, incorporates the teachings of different faiths and embraces the basic principles …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
LINLITHGOW FOLK FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Linlithgow Folk Festival which is now in its 18th year; recognises that the festival is an important celebration of folk music in Scotland; further congratulates the Festival Association's success in bringing not only big names to the town of Linlithgow in recent …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the work of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), celebrating its 15th anniversary on 17 October 2016 in supporting the 690,000 people in the UK living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 12,000 children living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); notes that arthritis is an umbrella term …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CAITHNESS KLICS (2)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Caithness KLICS on its recent funding award of £126,661 through the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; recognises that KLICS provides support and encouragement to young people to help them develop their confidence and understand their potential, and aims to maximise opportunities for them; notes that the funding …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
TRANSFORMING TIMESPAN'S ARCHIVE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Transforming Timespan's Archive project on its recent grant of £55,400 from the National Lottery's Heritage Lottery fund; recognises that Heritage Lottery funding is awarded to projects that aim to sustain a wide range of heritage for present and future generations to learn from and enjoy; …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
THE EMBO TRUST (URRAS EURABOIL)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates The Embo Trust (Urras Euraboil) on its recent funding award of £999,999 from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland; notes that the Big Lottery Funding focusses on helping people and communities most in need throughout Scotland; further notes that the funding will be used to refurbish the …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
ST DUTHUS BOWLING CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates St Duthus Bowling Club on its recent grant of £7,678 from the Awards for All Scotland funding; recognises that the Awards for All funding aims to help with the development of local projects; notes that the club plans to use the funding to upgrade its clubhouse …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
THE YOUNG KARERS EAST SUTHERLAND (TYKES)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Tykes on its recent grant of £10,000 from the Awards for All Scotland funding; recognises that Tykes is a charity which was established to provide information and support to children aged under 18 years of age who have a caring role within their family; notes that …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
OOR WULLIE BUCKET TRAIL
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House acclaims the success of the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail in Dundee which raised £883,000 for The Archie Foundation and a twin operating suite at Tayside Children's Hospital; commends the work of The Archie Foundation and its partners Wild In Art, DC Thomson and Dundee City Council for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
DEREK MCEWAN AND BARRY COOK COMPLETING THE ENDUROMAN ARCH TO ARC TRIATHLON
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Derek McEwan from Cambuslang and Barry Cook from East Kilbride for completing the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon; notes that this challenge involved Derek and Barry running from Marble Arch in London to Dover, then rowing from Dover to Calais and cycling onto the Arc de …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORT FOR PIRAP
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House highly commends the Co-operative for becoming the first retailer to back the Plastics Industry Recycling Action Plan (PIRAP) and welcomes the company's appeal to others to support this very worthy initiative; notes the conscientious position that the company has taken in encouraging more organisations in the supply …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 21st October 2016
JAMIE MURRAY AND BRUNO SOARES DOUBLES TITLE VICTORY
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates Dunblane's Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares on their win in the US Open Men's Doubles final; notes that this achievement follows victory by the pair in the Australian Open tennis championships earlier in 2016; commends both players on the example they set for young tennis …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th October 2016
YIPWORLD
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates yipworld.com on gaining an award of £49,108 from Young Start; acknowledges the value of providing an organisation which strives to give young people an opportunity to take pleasure in something they enjoy in a safe and inclusive environment; recognises the difficulties faced by voluntary organisations in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
15th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 20th October 2016
ISABEL McCUE MBE, FOUNDER OF THEATRE NEMO
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Isabel McCue, founder and Chair of Theatre Nemo, on her recent honour from Her Majesty the Queen; recognises that this MBE was awarded in acknowledgement of Ms McCue's exemplary service to the arts community; considers that Theatre Nemo, which is an award-winning theatre company, gives …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House supports Baby Loss Awareness Week which runs from 9 October to 15 October 2016, involving 21 pregnancy and baby loss charities in the UK to mark the brief lives of babies lost in pregnancy or soon after birth; understands the devastating impact that baby loss has on …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th October 2016
IMMIGRATION POLICY
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House expresses serious concern over the future direction of immigration policy in the UK following proposals announced by senior Government Ministers speaking at the Conservative party conference, including plans for private companies to record the number of foreign workers in their employ; believes that a person's suitability for …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016
MARSHALL ISLANDS
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation on Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference met again at the United Nations in New York in April and May 2015; understands that the UK signed up to and ratified the NPT in 1968, including Article VI, which creates an obligation …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th October 2016
BIG LOTTERY FUND - LONDON OLYMPICS REPAYMENT
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House supports calls for the Government to repay the £425 million that it borrowed in 2007 from the Big Lottery Fund to help fund the shortfall in money needed to pay for the London Olympics and Paralympics; understands that the money was to be paid back when assets, …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
CHILDREN DISPLACED BY WAR
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of UN estimates that approximately 17,000 children in our world are forced to flee their homes everyday due to wars, in the process experiencing haphazard and dangerous refuge, often having to miss out on their schooling, social welfare and health needs; believes that those minors …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
PEACE DEAL IN COLOMBIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the peace deal in Colombia between the FARC and the Government, ending 52 years of bloody conflict in which many thousands have lost their lives; acknowledges in particular the measures to support the victims of the conflict; and urges the Government to continue to assist with …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the important role fulfilled by prison officers in the criminal justice system and the physical and often dangerous nature of their work; further recognises that prison officers perform a vital front line role akin to other first response and emergency services; notes with concern that the …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
CONCENTRIX
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the treatment of UK citizens by Concentrix, a multi-billion pound American business services company contracted by HM Revenue and Customs to investigate alleged benefit fraud, paid on a results basis when it cuts the tax credit bill, profiting from stopping payments to those most in need; …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
GLOW GOLD SEPTEMBER CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Glow Gold September campaign which aims to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by encouraging iconic buildings to illuminate their facade in gold; notes that the campaign was started in Edinburgh by parents whose children were diagnosed with cancer and …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
JALSA SALANA 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House commends the organisers of Jalsa Salana 2016 on a wonderful event; celebrates the milestone achievement of this year's conference being the UK's 50th Jalsa Salana; notes that the event brought together around 30,000 participants from more than 50 countries with the aim of increasing religious knowledge and …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
5th September 2016
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
CHANNEL 4'S YEAR OF DISABILITY AND UK PARALYMPIANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes Channel 4's Year of Disability and the commitment to broadcasting over 700 hours of coverage from the Paralympic Games in Rio in Summer 2016; commends the diversity of Channel 4's presenting and production teams in Rio, which includes the largest ever team of disabled presenters on …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th September 2016
THE MARGARET ROSE SCHOOL OF DANCE, HIGHLAND DANCERS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates all of the Highland dancers of the Margaret Rose School of Dance in Helensburgh on their recent success, particularly Eilidh Gammons, Catriona Gammons, Isla Flint, Skye McSorley, Iona McSorley and Rhiannon Charles who have performed tremendously well this season by winning and being highly placed in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th September 2016
GIAN BOVE, ARGYLL & BUTE YOUNG INSPECTOR FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 23 year old Gian Bove from Oban on becoming Argyll and Bute's first volunteer Young Inspector for Services for Children and Young People; notes that Gian, having grown up in the care system, saw the Young Inspector Project as his opportunity to give back to the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
6th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th September 2016
CANADIAN DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and congratulates the Federal Government of Canada on adopting in full the UN Declaration on Rights of lndigenous People; recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of Canada since European settlement; further recognises the worrying trends of high levels of attempted suicides highlighted by …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th September 2016
ACCESS TO PAYPAL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern and surprise that the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, is not available to use for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, despite it being available to users in Israel and Israeli settlers living in the occupied West Bank; recognises that the situation …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th September 2016
DUNFERMLINE'S HERITAGE
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the initiative by local Dunfermline historian, Sheila Pitcairn, in highlighting the importance of the seven Scottish kings, two queens and three princes interned within Dunfermline Abbey; calls on Historic Scotland to recognise the true potential of Dunfermline as a must-see heritage hotspot and as the home …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MURDER OF CAROLINE GLACHAN
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 25 August 2016 marked 20 years since the murder of 14 year old Caroline Glachan; recalls that on 25 August 1996, Caroline's body was found in the River Leven near Bonhill in an appalling crime that shocked the local community; expresses regret that 20 years …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th September 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND'S REPORT, LIVING AT THE SHARP END
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House welcomes Citizens Advice Scotland's report, entitled Living at the Sharp End, which analyses the causes and impact of periods of no income for Citizen Advice Bureaux clients in Scotland, and notes that such periods are most often caused by issues caused by the Government's regressive austerity-fuelled welfare …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Independent: 1
18th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
STATUTORY MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes that workers in the UK lack adequate legal safeguards from working in uncomfortably high temperatures, owing to the lack of a statutory maximum temperature at which employers would have to introduce control measures, such as breaks, access to water or air conditioning; further notes that this …
158 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 7
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
6th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
STUDENT NURSES' BURSARIES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the looming crisis facing the NHS and its ability to deliver safe and high quality care, in particular the current dangerous shortage of nurses and other clinicians; is alarmed by Government plans to replace the current NHS bursary with the student loans scheme equivalent …
77 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 40
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
28th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE CIVIL SERVICE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House believes that performance management systems operating in central government departments are discriminatory and unfair; recognises that analysis of the government data by academics from Keele University indicates that there are statistically significant differences in performance outcomes based on gender, age, grade and working patterns and, particularly, in …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
WEVOLUTION AND NESTA'S 2016 NEW RADICALS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates WEvolution's recognition as one of Nesta's 2016 New Radicals; notes that it brings people together in its Self-Reliant Groups (SRGs) which are the first of their kind in the UK; further notes that these groups exist across Scotland notably Women @ Work based at St Paul's …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
GLASGOW EAST END ATHLETES AND THE OLYMPIC GAMES
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow athletes Mark Dry, Chris Bennett and Tsegai Tewelde on being selected to represent Team GB at this year's Olympic Games; appreciates the work the latter two have done in schools in Glasgow, in particular in Glasgow North East; wishes them great success in Rio; and …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
BREASTFEEDING WELCOME AWARDS FOR EAST RENFREWSHIRE NURSERIES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the 22 nurseries based in East Renfrewshire that have received a Breastfeeding Welcome award from the East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care partnership; notes that the award was developed by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to recognise organisations that support and understand the needs of breastfeeding …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
FUTURE OF THE MARYHILL ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House expresses concerns over proposals to build flats on Elephant Park near Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises that this park is a protected greenspace and the distinctive elephant statues which inhabit it are longstanding and much loved local amenities; is aware that the park …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY PENTLANDS
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Dementia-Friendly Pentlands on its recent nomination for Scotland's Dementia Award in the category of Best Dementia-Friendly Community initiative and its continuing work in creating a dementia-friendly Scotland; and encourages the Government to work with devolved parliaments, civic society and pharmaceutical companies to improve the lives of …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN FEES GUARANTEE TO EU STUDENTS
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the comments from the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, clearly stating the University's continued commitment to EU students; notes that he has offered assurances that the University will work with all concerned to ensure that the voice of …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
TELEGRAPH/ALDI SCHOOL CHAMPION AWARD WINNER, CORMACK O'HARA
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates 15 year old Cormack O'Hara of Newton Mearns on his outstanding achievement in winning a Telegraph/Aldi School Champion Award; notes that Cormack, who attends Williamwood High School, is autistic, and has epilepsy and severe anxiety, which made transitioning to high school two years ago very challenging; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st July 2016
BARRHEAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the approval of a Business Improvement District (BID) by local businesses in Barrhead; notes that 64 per cent of those businesses that took part in the ballot voted to approve the initiative which will commence in September 2016; understands that the BID is a five-year project …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the publication of the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) new strategy Helping Great Britain work well; recognises that 1.2 million people a year suffer from work-related illness and thousands die from diseases caused by work; commends the Strategy's renewed focus on occupational health as a key …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
2016 ROLLER DERBY MEN'S WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House wishes all the best to the Home Nations competing in the 2016 Roller Derby Men's World Cup in Calgary this month; notes that 20 teams representing countries from five continents will come together to play in Calgary from 21 to 24 July 2016; hopes that the tournament …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016
JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House congratulates all those who are employed in producing content for the BBC Parliament Channel for doubling its viewing figures over recent years; appreciates the hard work that goes into providing live and recorded coverage of the parliaments and assemblies across the UK and the European Parliament, together …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 18
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI
Tabled by:
Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes and condemns the escalating political violence in Burundi; highlights the alarming number of alleged killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances that have occurred there since President Nkurunziza defied the constitution and stood for a third term in office in April 2015; recognises that over 250,000 …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
DEATH SQUADS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND PRESIDENT DUTERTE
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns in the strongest terms the extra-judicial killings of drug users in the Philippines; expresses the deepest concern that the killings come as a result of newly inaugurated President, Rodrigo Duterte, telling citizens to form death squads and in his words to go ahead and kill drug …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House is very concerned about the situation in the Gambia with the continuing crack-down on freedom of expression, assembly and association, illustrated by the death in April of Solo Sandeng, Secretary of the opposition United Democratic Party, after being detained for participating in a protest in Banjul; is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
MANDELA DAY AND THE LEGACY OF NELSON MANDELA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House remembers with respect and love, in the week of his birthday, the incredible legacy left by Nelson Mandela to the world; acknowledges that to many Africans he was known simply as Madiba; endorses the message behind Mandela Day that all citizens of the world should endeavour to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
MINING AT GONG-NGON LARI, TIBET
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes with concern the treatment of protesters in Amchok, Tibet who were highlighting concerns about the environmental damage being caused by gold mining at Gong-ngon Lari; further notes that this site has occasioned at least 30 non-violent protests; notes the latest protest occurred in early June with …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGEN EMISSIONS SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes the Third Report of the Transport Committee, on Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approvals, HC69, which criticises Volkswagen for its deception in the recent emissions scandal; recognises that the company acted with a cynical disregard for emissions limits which exist to protect human health; criticises …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 47
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
KANZEN KARATE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Kanzen Karate Scotland on their recent outstanding success at the World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships 2016, which were held in Dublin between 15 and 19 June 2016 and attracted over 2,000 international karate athletes; notes that the Kanzen 13 to 14 year-old Girls …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th July 2016
AYR CHORAL UNION AND SCOTLAND SINGS MILESTONE AWARD
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that Ayr Choral Union is currently celebrating 140 years of choral singing in Ayr and that, in recognition of this, it has been awarded the Scotland Sings Milestone Award for 2016; and admires the dedication of the choir members in raising the funds required to hire …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
TESCO FARESHARE FOODCLOUD INITIATIVE - BARRHEAD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the initiative introduced by Fareshare in partnership with Foodcloud which redistributes surplus food from Tesco stores to local charities and community groups; notes that the scheme enables local supermarkets to reduce food waste by redistributing surplus, unsold food to good causes in local communities; commends the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF BURNTISLAND AND FLEKKEFJORD TWINNING
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Burntisland and Flekkefjord on the 70th anniversary of their twinning, which is understood to be one of the oldest existing town twinnings in the world; notes that the twinning was formalised in 1946, and has endured for seven decades through the efforts of both towns and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
FUTURE OF FORT GEORGE MILITARY BASE
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that Fort George, home of the historic Black Watch, has been in continuous use as a garrison for almost 250 years; recognises its importance as both a military base and as a heritage attraction that welcomes 55,000 visitors a year; is concerned about the potential impact …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
8TH AYR BOYS' BRIGADE COMPANY
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ethan Toner from the 8th Ayr Boys' Brigade Company, based at St James Parish Church in Ayr, who has gained his Queen's Badge; recognises that this is the highest award that a boy can achieve in the Boys' Brigade; notes the opportunities that organisations like the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL FOR AYR UNITED FC
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayr United FC for gaining a much deserved return to the Scottish Championship; recognises that the penalty shoot-out victory over Stranraer in the play-off final was the first time in 60 years that the Honest Men were able to clinch a title on home turf; commends …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
SCOTTISH BOXING
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Donny McPike, the 11 year old boxing champion from Coylton, on his recent sporting successes; commends his recent victories in the Scottish Intermediate Championships for 36 kilos, the Western District Championships and his defence of the Scottish title for the second year in a row; recognises …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
GAMBLE AWARE WEEK
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House welcomes the launch of Gamble Aware Week which runs from 18 to 23 July 2016; notes that this initiative is now in its second year; recognises the outstanding work that charities such as GamCare, RCA Trust and Gordon Moody do, working together with the betting industry to …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
CHINA AND ORGAN HARVESTING
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses deep concern over forced organ harvesting being carried out in China; further expresses dismay at the ongoing persecution of Christians in China and that human rights are being denied in Tibet and Hong Kong; and calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to bring these matters …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
ASSOCIATE STATUS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with deep concern the growing number of reports of British academics and scientists being asked to leave EU-funded projects or step down from leadership roles due to post-EU referendum funding fears, and of British universities coming under pressure to abandon international collaborations with EU partners; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
GWYL GERDD LLANDEILO FAWR FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House pays tribute to the organisers of the Llandeilo Fawr Festival of Music held this year at Llandeilo on 9 to 17 July; notes that this is the 16th annual festival of music; congratulates the festival for drawing the world's most renowned opera singers and musicians to Wales; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
RETURN OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
BORTH RNLI
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the crucial services that have been provided continuously by the Borth Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for over 50 years; notes and commends the many years of service of its selfless volunteers; further commends the commitment of Dylan Evans who has recently received the 20 Years …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
AUTISM-FRIENDLY SHOPPING AT INTU BRAEHEAD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes an initiative launched by intu Braehead to make the shopping centre more autism-friendly; notes that staff at intu Braehead have been given specialist training by Scottish Autism to better understand the challenges facing people with autism and what can be done to support them and their …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is concerned by the Government's proposed reforms of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS); notes the proposal to drastically cut civil service compensation payments by between 25 and 60 per cent, affecting thousands of civil servants across the UK; is alarmed that these reforms are being brought …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
CND LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) for organising a lobby of Parliament against the renewal of Trident in July 2016; shares the feelings of CND that the Government should be using the billions of pounds used on Trident for other underfunded, public services; notes the work …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Baroness Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House notes with deep concern that the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) noted a five-fold increase in the number of hate crimes reported in the week following the EU referendum; further notes that the head of the NPCC has said that reported attacks include verbal abuse, attacks on …
82 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 31
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
UK APPLICATION TO THE EUROPEAN SOLIDARITY FUND AND EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House regrets that the Government has yet to submit to the European Solidarity Fund (ESF) a final cost estimate of the flood damage caused by Storm Desmond in winter 2015-16; recognises that the UK's future relationship with the EU is uncertain following the outcome of the referendum on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Liberal Democrat: 5
Labour: 5
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
GORDON REID AND WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Gordon Reid from Helensburgh on winning two titles at the 2016 Wimbledon Championships, the men's doubles wheelchair final, playing alongside partner Alfie Hewett, and the inaugural men's singles wheelchair title just 24 hours later, when he defeated Sweden's Stefan Olsson 6-1, 6-4; notes that these Wimbledon …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2016
10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
EURO 2016 AND WALES
Tabled by:
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour - Torfaen)
That this House congratulates the Welsh football team on its fantastic performance in UEFA Euro 2016 and on reaching its first major championship semi-final; commends the national team and its supporters for their conduct on and off the field; recognises the hard work and dedication of manager Chris Coleman, the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
UNICEF CHANGE THE CONVERSATION BREASTFEEDING CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends UNICEF on launching their campaign to Change the Conversation on breastfeeding in the UK; notes that the UK has among the lowest rates of breast feeding in the world; regrets the cancellation of the national infant feeding survey in 2015, which provided vital data on breastfeeding …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Glasgow's Rape Crisis Centre on its 40th anniversary; considers that the service has provided free, sensitive and confidential support to vulnerable women across Glasgow and the West of Scotland for four decades and is a lifeline service for local women who have suffered rape, sexual abuse …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
COMMISSIONING OF INFANT FEEDING SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House welcomes the publication by Public Health England of guidance for the commissioning of local infant feeding services; notes that the guidance states that breastfeeding is an important public health policy; is glad that the guidance has been produced in conjunction with the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative, which …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
ANNUAL REFUGEE AND SOLIDARITY FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the Scottish Unity Football League and Glasgow Afghan United for hosting the Annual Refugee and Solidarity Football Tournament on 26 June 2016 as part of Refugee Festival Scotland; notes that 21 teams competed in the tournament, comprising players from a range of countries across the world; …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
RETIREMENT OF COUNCILLOR WILLIE CLARKE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises, in the spirit of Jo Cox's appreciation for collaborative politics, the outstanding contribution by Councillor Willie Clarke to his local community in Fife; understands that, following a career as a miner at the Seafield Pit in Kirkcaldy, Mr Clarke was elected as a councillor for the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
DORNOCH FIRTH GROUP
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Dornoch Firth Group on its recent grant of £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund's Medium Grants Scotland; recognises that the group aims to identify and develop ways to integrate people into the local community through a programme that allows individuals to develop life skills and …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND PROJECT IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ARGYLL AND BUTE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Support in Mind Scotland on its recent grant of £495,367 from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities funding; recognises that Support in Mind Scotland is a charity that aims to improve the quality of life of individuals who have been affected by mental health illness, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
FARR EDGE 2000, SUTHERLAND
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Farr Edge 2000 on its recent Awards for All Scotland grant of £9,900; recognises that Farr Edge 2000 is a facility in Bettyhill, Sutherland that aims to provide a safe and friendly environment for children and young people up to 18 years of age where they …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
4th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
KINLOCHBERVIE COMMUNITY COMPANY
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Kinlochbervie Community Company on its recent Awards for All Scotland grant of £9,200; recognises that the community interest company is a charitable organisation that aims to initiate and develop community improvement projects that are beneficial to all members of the community as well as attracting …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS OF THE AL-WEFAQ GROUP IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is seriously concerned about the suspension in Bahrain of the operations of the main political opposition group, Al-Wefaq, and the freezing of its assets following a request to the Bahraini Courts from the Bahraini Ministry of Justice, which alleged the action was necessary to safeguard the security …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2016
FOSTER CARERS AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURE ACT
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA) does not cover foster carers; further notes that such carers are therefore in a vulnerable position if they choose to speak out about alleged wrongdoing or poor practice; expresses concern that this may act as a disincentive to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 14th July 2016
FRANCE'S NATIONAL DAY
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House sends friendly greetings to the people of France on 14 July; notes that this date was designated as their National Day by law on 6 July 1880 in commemoration of the Fête de la Fédération which took place on 14 July 1790 at a time when the …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
GLASGOW AIRPORT 50th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House recognises the 50th anniversary of the opening of Glasgow Airport; notes that the airport was officially opened by HM The Queen on 27 June 1966; welcomes that this important milestone was marked by a visit by HRH The Princess Royal; recognises the recent achievements of Glasgow Airport, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
STEWARTON ACADEMY AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton Academy for receiving an Awards for All Scotland grant of £7,470 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that through this grant S3-S4 pupils will be able to participate in the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Awards; wishes the pupils of Stewarton Academy …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016
STATUS OF EU CITIZENS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House demands from the incoming Prime Minister urgent and clear assurances to be given to protect the status of citizens of other EU countries who are contributing massively to the UK and require commitments as to their future.
40 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
CENTRESTAGE COMMUNITIES CATALYST PROJECT
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Centrestage Communities on being awarded a grant of £692,080 from the Big Lottery Fund to invest in its Catalyst project; understands that the three year project will provide help to enable a successful transition to community life for people who have served prison sentences of less …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
12th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th July 2016
KILMARNOCK STATION RAILWAY HERITAGE TRUST
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock Station Railway Heritage Trust on being awarded a grant of £149,385 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that this will be used to fund an initiative to deliver capacity and resilience building to address loss, isolation and loneliness to enable people to connect with the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
11th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th July 2016
WIMBLEDON 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Andy Murray, Jordanne Whiley, Gordon Reid, Alfie Hewitt and Heather Watson for their historic success at Wimbledon; commends Andy Murray for winning his second Wimbledon title and his third Grand Slam overall and applauds Jordanne Whiley for winning her third Wimbledon women's wheelchair doubles title in …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 7th July 2016
WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for their endeavours during the European Football Championships in France; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and his backroom staff for their incredible stewardship of this great Welsh side during the tournament; further congratulates the red sea of Welsh supporters for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th July 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 7th July 2016
HOLLY SUTHERLAND AND MISS SCOTLAND 2016 COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the success of Miss Holly Sutherland of Kilbirnie in achieving a hard-won place as one of 13 finalists in the Miss Scotland 2016 competition; recognises that the Miss Scotland competition gives the opportunity for people to represent their country on the national stage, and project all …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 2
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016
PROFESSOR MIKE NICHOLSON AND KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House expresses its most sincere congratulations to Professor Mike Nicholson at the University of Cambridge for his pioneering research in kidney transplantation, which has already had a positive impact on the lives of kidney patients in the UK; commends Professor Nicholson for advancing the normothermic (warm) perfusion technique …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
THE HOUSE OF LORDS AND THE OUTCOME OF THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the arguments of Vote Leave during the EU referendum process around the importance of democracy and the electorate holding decision-makers to account; further notes that as part of the UK's withdrawal from the EU both Houses of Parliament will have a significant say on many of …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 4th July 2016
2016 REPORT BY UN COMMISSION OF INQUIRY ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the 2016 Report by the UN Commission of lnquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, published on 8 June 2016; further notes that the Commission describes evidence of crimes against humanity by the Eritrean government, including the use of forced and indefinite …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2016
ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW 2016
Tabled by:
Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
That this House congratulates the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland on its 176th show and another successful year holding the event in lngliston; notes that the show generates over £46 million for the Scottish economy every year and brings a significant number of jobs and tourists to Edinburgh …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 30th June 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th June 2016
EAST KILBRIDE REFEREE AND EURO 2016
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates referee Bobby Madden from East Kilbride in being selected as part of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) officiating team at the UEFA Euro 2016 Football Championships in France; notes that he is part of a strong Scottish presence at the tournament; welcomes the UEFA recognition of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT'S STANDING COUNCIL ON EUROPE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the formation by the Scottish Government of an expert-led Standing Council on Europe tasked with advising Scottish Ministers on how best to secure Scotland's relationship with the EU whilst protecting Scotland's wider interests and objectives as the country begins to enter discussions and negotiations with European …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
ATHLETIC MEDAL AWARDS AND DOPING
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous efforts and achievements of all British athletes that have represented the UK in international competitions in their various disciplines; congratulates those who have won medals and also those who came close in these competitions; commends them on their excellent sportsmanlike conduct and value for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th June 2016
WORLD BENZODIAZEPINE AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House is aware that 11 July 2016 is World Benzo Awareness Day and that this is a campaign which seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of benzodiazepine drugs and the mis-prescribing of them; believes that global awareness of the severe problem of prescribed benzodiazepine drug dependency is …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
PERFORMANCE OF NHS LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the success of NHS Lanarkshire for exceeding the national improvement aim to reduce hospital standardized mortality rates (HSMR) by 20 per cent; notes that the HSMR provides a starting point to assess the factors that can influence mortality and identify areas of improvement; acknowledges that HSMR …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 28th June 2016
SECTION 75 EMPLOYER DEBT
Tabled by:
Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House expresses concern that changes to pensions legislation intended to ensure that employers meet their pension scheme liabilities are causing unintended financial difficulties for small business owners in non-associated multi-employer pension schemes, including the Plumbing and Mechanical Services (UK) Industry Pension Scheme; notes that the section 75 employer …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
28th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th June 2016
ROLE OF SCOTLAND'S FIRST MINISTER IN APPOINTMENT OF A NEW COMMISSIONER
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the decision of Lord Hill, the UK Commissioner, to resign his post in the aftermath of the EU referendum; commends him for his work and for having taken this difficult but principled decision in the light of the result; further notes the decision of the people …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Independent: 4
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
COURIER CAN IT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House recognises the campaign by the Courier to encourage secondary schools in Fife, Tayside, Perthshire and Angus to ban caffeine-based fizzy energy drinks from all school premises; and encourages retailers to act responsibly when selling these products, to adhere to the British Soft Drinks Association’s Code of Practice …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CUMNOCK JUNIORS COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Cumnock Juniors Community Enterprise on its £6,232 Awards for All grant from SportScotland; notes the charity's efforts to encourage regular participation in sport and physical activity in an inclusive, affordable, ethical and fair manner; supports the aims of encouraging people of all ages and abilities to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
AYR FISHING VILLAGE YOUTH PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Dunure Village Youth Club on winning the Time to Shine Arts and Creativity Award at the National Youth Worker of the Year Awards 2016; acknowledges the significant contribution to the lives of young people in Dunure of bringing art and youth work together; recognises the vibrant …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CARRICK RUGBY SHIELD VICTORY
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Carrick Rugby Club on its victory against Highland/Inverness in a tense day at Murrayfield for the BT Shield; recognises the club is one of the few in Scotland to offer a comprehensive rugby section of the curriculum at a state owned school; acknowledges the partnership that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
DALMELLINGTON BOWLING CLUB
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Dalmellington Bowling Club on its £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes the benefits the club brings to the local community in providing a hub for sports events and facility hire for weddings and funerals; acknowledges the difficulties faced by small …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT AYR LIMITED
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Access to Employment Ayr Limited on gaining a £258,453 grant from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities: Life Transitions fund; acknowledges the value of providing an employability service and support to those who want to move on from a criminal past and addictions; recognises the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FRIENDS OF HILLSIDE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Cumnock-based charity Friends of Hillside on receiving a £8,274 Awards for All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the value of providing support for children with additional support needs; recognises the difficulties faced by children with disabilities in accessing bespoke IT equipment suitable for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
TACKLING HOMELESSNESS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates South Ayrshire Escape from Homelessness Ltd on securing £507,187 in funding through the Investing in Communities: Life Transitions fund; appreciates that this funding will be used to deliver pre-tenancy support to 650 people, as well as a befriending service and a group for women who have …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CREATION OF THE POSITION OF COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL
Tabled by:
Meg Hillier (Labour (Co-op) - Hackney South and Shoreditch)
That this House commemorates the 150th anniversary of the creation of the position of Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), an Officer of the House, resulting from the passage of the Exchequer and Audit Act 1866; notes that Act, which entrusted the C&AG with responsibility for auditing the financial accounts produced …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Conservative: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on securing £82,597 from the Big Lottery Fund’s Medium Grants Scotland; appreciates that this grant will fund a programme of activities aimed specifically at young people with additional support needs; further appreciates the benefits experienced by the young people of Girvan and surrounding …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
EAST RENFREWSHIRE ATHLETE AND THE PARALYMPICS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Andrew Mullen on his selection to represent Paralympics GB in para-swimming at the 2016 Rio Paralympics; reflects on the commitment, dedication and hard work which Andrew has put in; applauds the support of the World Class Performance Programme, with funding from the Government and National Lottery …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 8 June 2016 marks the fourth anniversary of the UK Government becoming a signatory to the Istanbul Convention on violence against women and girls; expresses disappointment that the Government, despite outlining their commitment to do so several times, has still failed to ratify this important …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING OLYMPIC SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the four University of Stirling swimmers, Duncan Scott, Robbie Renwick, Ross Murdoch, and Craig Benson, who have been chosen to represent the Team GB swimming team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games; celebrates the talents of these Scottish swimmers; hopes that these four swimmers compete in …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
NATIONAL UNION OF STUDENTS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns the offensive comments made by Conservative Party MSP Murdo Fraser labelling the National Union of Students (NUS) bigots; commends the long and proud history that the NUS has of campaigning and working for equality, including through its dedicated liberation and anti-racism campaigns; understands that when the …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE CARER'S NETWORK
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates South Lanarkshire Carer's Network on securing £8,640 from the Big Lottery Fund's Awards For All Scotland grant; commends the group on creating a network of unpaid carers across South Lanarkshire, encouraging carers to participate in consultation processes and working to improve services; recognises the support given …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL AND TOP FLIGHT STATUS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Hamilton Academical FC for retaining their top flight status in the Scottish Premiership, extending their stay in Scotland's top division since 2014; notes that Hamilton Accies remain one of Scotland's elite youth academies, producing the likes of internationals such as James McArthur and James McCarthy, giving …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
EU-CANADA COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is concerned about the lack of parliamentary and public debate around the EU-Canada trade agreement CETA, most especially that CETA may be provisionally implemented before a debate in the House; recognises that it has still not been confirmed whether CETA is a mixed or sole competence agreement, …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
PARADVENTURES
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Paradventures in Lanark on securing a £8,800 Awards For All Scotland grant from the Big Lottery Fund; applauds the group's efforts to assist and enable disabled adults and children to access and experience outdoor activities; and understands that the funding will be used to provide mountain …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
MARY'S MEALS AND THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Scottish charity Mary's Meals on being awarded the Queens' Award for Voluntary Services; notes that Mary's Meals provides school meals for thousands of children worldwide through a network supported by over 65,000 volunteers; believes that the work done by Mary's Meals makes a significant contribution …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
THE EU AND PEACE IN EUROPE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges that in the period preceding the establishment of the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957, which later became the European Union (EU), there were a great many conflicts in Europe, including two World Wars; notes that the University of Uppsala, Sweden has identified that Europe has …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
BASIC INCOME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment, such as zero-hours contracts that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; further notes the evident inability of our bureaucratic and costly …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House celebrates the economic, social and cultural importance of the UK's night time industries, which include bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants enjoyed by millions each week; recognises that night time industries contribute £66 billion to the UK economy each year, account for six per cent of GDP and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House expresses grave concern at the proposed privatisation of the Land Registry; expresses further concern that any privatisation will have serious consequences for transparency and accountability in the UK property market and hinder efforts to crackdown on corruption and money entering the UK property market via offshore jurisdictions; …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 9
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
COLOMBIAN STATE VIOLENCE AGAINST DEMOCRATIC PROTESTORS
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House notes the Agrarian Strike on-going in Colombia in light of the Colombian government's failure since 2013 to fulfil its agreements to address the economic crisis in rural Colombia and the specific demands of the Agrarian Coalition; supports the Agrarian Coalition's democratic right to protest; condemns the excessive …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
LEGACY OF IRAQ WAR
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the BBC for a vivid and restrained account of the suffering of the loved ones of the British soldier Tom Keys who was killed in the Iraq War caused, in his father's opinion, by the lie of the threat from non-existent weapons of mass destruction; looks …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
PAMIS DUNDEE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Promoting a more inclusive society (Pamis) on receiving the GSK Impact award which, in association with the King's Fund, gives access to £30,000 worth of funding; notes one of the many initiatives that led Pamis to win the award was its digital passport project which creates …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
TRINITY MIRROR AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House deplores the announcement from Trinity Mirror that it will be scrapping eight jobs at the North Wales newspaper, the Daily Post, including its only reporter based at the National Assembly for Wales; notes that the National Assembly for Wales has responsibility for the Welsh NHS, Welsh schools …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
REFUGEE FIGURES, BBC AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
Tabled by:
Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House notes the Home Office figures showing the number of Syrian refugees taken in by the UK under the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme; further notes that Wales has taken in just 78 refugees compared to England's 863 and Scotland's 610; regrets that the Welsh Government refused a request …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FIFE COASTAL PATH TWINNING
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the independent charity Fife Coast and Countryside Trust on the successful twinning of the 117-mile long Fife Coastal path with the Skåneleden Coastal Trail, Sweden; and recognises the opportunity this arrangement between two great coastal trails offers to foster greater links between Fife and Sweden, for …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House wishes the Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and England national football teams well at this year's European Championship in France; looks forward to Scotland qualifying for the next World Cup; and hopes all supporters travelling to the Championship will have a safe journey.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
WATSON'S OF LEVEN AND BLACK PUDDING CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Watson's of Leven on becoming Scottish black pudding champions; marks the achievements of Robert Watson, George Stuart and the team at the family-owned craft butchers in Leven, Fife on winning the title; and wishes them continued success in the future.
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CHILDREN AND ARMED CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the UN Annual Report on children and armed conflict which has noted alarming trends relating to the number of children directly involved in the current conflict in the Yemen; recognises the work carried out by Save the Children in this area; supports calls made by Save …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
UK'S RELATIONSHIP WITH SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House notes with considerable concern the Government's continued support for the government of Saudi Arabia; is dismayed by continuing serious and systematic human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, such as the severe restriction of freedom of expression, association and assembly, the use of the death penalty and flogging, …
92 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 45
Labour: 31
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
SANDS AWARENESS MONTH CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is aware that June 2016 is SANDS Awareness Month; appreciates that during this month the charity will work hard to increase awareness of stillbirth and neonatal death; understands that the impact of losing a baby during pregnancy, at birth or shortly afterwards is devastating for all those …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
PASSING OF MUHAMMAD ALI
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House mourns the passing of Muhammad Ali; conveys deepest sympathies at this time of sorrow and grief to his family and friends; recalls with great affection the way in which he promoted boxing whilst also being a strong advocate for human rights and equality, and that he really …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
NORTH AYRSHIRE MUSIC SERVICE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates North Ayrshire Music Service on its many achievements during the 2015-16 school session, as it continues to offer fantastic opportunities for children to become involved in music-related activities in school and in extra-curricular environments; notes that funding from Creative Scotland Youth Music Initiative has allowed every …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
PENSIONERS AND POVERTY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure so that those who have …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1866 VOTES FOR WOMEN PETITION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first mass petition for women's suffrage on 7 June 1866 which marked the start of the organised campaign for votes for women; salutes the many women who organised it and gathered signatures including Barbara Bodichon, Emily Davies, Elizabeth Garrett and Helen …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
HIV PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP)
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House condemns the decision by NHS England to not commission HIV prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), leaving this potentially life-changing drug on the shelf and inaccessible to people at real risk of HIV; regrets that this decision came after 18 months of hard work from an NHS working …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
INVERARAY AND DISTRICT PIPE BAND 2016 GRADE 1 BRITISH CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Pipe Major Stuart Liddell and everyone involved with the Inveraray District Pipe Band on becoming Grade 1 British Champions for 2016; recognises the remarkable achievement of Stuart and others in creating a brand new pipe band in mid-Argyll just over a decade ago and then leading …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
COMMON WHEEL PROJECT, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Common Wheel project, based in the Maryhill area of Glasgow, on its first 15 years as a registered charity; recognises that it is one of Glasgow's most highly valued mental health charities and provide a social rather than medical method of supporting people towards mental …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FALKIRK AND DISTRICT ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk and District Association for Mental Health for having been awarded one of only 10 prestigious GSK Impact Awards given in recognition of excellence in community health care; recognises the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in caring for those in the community suffering from …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
JEAN ARMITAGE'S RETIREMENT FROM ALZHEIMER'S SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Jean Armitage to the further understanding and awareness of the needs of people living with dementia in Argyll and Bute, on the occasion of her retirement from Alzheimer's Scotland, after 22 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution as …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF UN PEACEKEEPERS 2016
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that the International Day of UN Peacekeepers was first observed on 29 May 2003, the date in 1948 on which the first UN Peacekeeping mission began operations; understands that there are now 104,733 uniformed UN peacekeeping troops from 123 countries working alongside 13,000 police and thousands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
THORNLIEBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that the pupils of Thornliebank Primary School have won a British Council International School Award, celebrating their commitment to working with schools across the world, promoting global education and giving pupils global learning experiences; applauds the pupils for their initiative in forming a committee and organising …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CARERS WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes this year's annual Carers Week, organised by Carers UK, which runs from 6 to 12 June 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the contribution of the UK's 6.5 million unpaid carers whilst spreading the word about support available to those who …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the release of Mauritanian anti-slavery activists Biram Dah Abeid and Brahim Bilal Ramdhane following a decision by the Mauritanian Supreme Court; also welcomes the news that two slave owners, Sidi Mohammed Ould Hanana and Hlehana Ould Hmeyada, have been convicted by the Supreme Court for slavery, …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals to provide for St Patrick's Day, 17 March, to become an annual public holiday in Northern Ireland; recognises that a shared celebration of St Patrick, as a common symbol for all the people of Northern Ireland regardless of …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF JUTLAND
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House commemorates the centenary of the Battle of Jutland which took place from 31 May to 1 June 1916; recognises that more than 8,500 people died in the largest naval battle in the First World War between the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
LADIES NATIONS INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates the Scottish team of Kylie Walker, Carly Booth and Laura Murray for its victory in the Ladies Nations Invitational Golf Tournament in Amsterdam; welcomes the innovative nature of this new tournament which involves a three day, nine-hole match play tournament; and hopes that this new approach, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
ACCESS ALL AREAS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned that discrimination against assistance dog owners is widespread, with three-quarters of owners surveyed in the UK refused access to a business; recognises that owners of assistance dogs are entitled by law to access goods and services without discrimination; applauds the efforts of Guide Dogs for …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2016 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the barbaric, cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; is appalled at the theft of domestic pets and rounding up of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
HEADWAY CEREDIGION
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that each year as many as one million people attending hospitals in the UK will have sustained a head injury; further notes that 135,000 of those people are confirmed as having a traumatic brain injury and are admitted to hospital; recognises that brain injury can cause …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
DOUGLAS PARK NURSERY, LARGS - COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES FUND
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Douglas Park Nursery in Largs, North Ayrshire, on recently being awarded £4,604 from The Communities and Families Fund, a joint venture funded by the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government, which seeks to secure the best start in life for children in Scotland; commends the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
GUIDE DOGS RESTRICTIONS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that guide dog owners and other assistance dog owners are still, even though it is illegal, frequently turned away from places and businesses simply because they have a dog with them, this practice being common place amongst taxi and private hire vehicle providers which often …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
ARMED FORCES AND CENSUS INFORMATION
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House believes that the nation owes a great debt of gratitude to ex and serving members of our armed forces, their families and local communities who bear the brunt of their role; accepts that the unique nature of military life brings with it many challenges which need to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FUTURE OF COAL AND CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal-fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy generation mix beyond …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY FOR CROHNS AND COLITIS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises International Awareness Day for Crohn's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); calls for further IBD nurses to be made available; and thanks all professional staff and carers who help those suffering from Crohn's and colitis.
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROGRESSIO - PEOPLE POWERED DEVELOPMENT
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates the international development and human rights charity Progressio on its 75th anniversary; recognises its expertise in supporting some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people, especially women, to challenge unfair power structures and empower themselves; notes and supports its current work in fragile states like …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CLUSTER MUNITIONS USE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes with grave concern that, according to Amnesty International, fragments of UK-manufactured cluster munitions have been uncovered in Yemen; denounces the use of cluster munitions due to their indiscriminate and disproportionate nature; believes that any indiscriminate use of cluster munitions by Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen amounts …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
EGYPT AIR FLIGHT MS804
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with sadness the loss of Egypt Air flight MS804 travelling from Paris to Cairo; sends its thoughts, prayers and sympathies at this time of grief to the families of the 66 passengers who lost their lives; and calls on the Government to give every assistance in …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
UDDINGSTON PRE-SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Uddingston Pre-School Playgroup on securing £4,832 of funding from the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; notes that the group will use this funding to provide children with activities and for wider promotion of their service; commends the work done by the playgroup in providing a …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
BRAEHEAD UNDER FIVES
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Braehead Under Fives on securing £4,297 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; notes that the toddler group will use this funding to deliver a Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) themed road show to educate the local community and boost the …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
AVONDALE GYMNASTICS CLUB GOLD MEDALLISTS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Connor Donnelly and Amy Dunlop of the Avondale Gymnastics Club in Larkhall on their gold medal win at the British Gymnastics Championships 2016; commends 18 year old Connor and 14 year old Amy from Stonehouse on their high-scoring balance floor routine in the Grade 6 Mixed …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
SWADDLE LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates Swaddle Lanarkshire on securing £7,200 of funding through the Big Lottery Communities and Family Fund; commends its efforts in setting up a pre-loved baby and children's shop in Hamilton town centre; recognises the initiative of the charity to create a parenting space within the shop to …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
PENSIONS CONTRIBUTIONS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises that people working in Northern Ireland at ages 14 and 15 between 1947 and 1957 paid National Insurance contributions, but that these do not count towards their pension, which is calculated by taking into account contributions made from age 16 only; acknowledges that this impacts Northern …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
SUPPORTING BRITISH MANUFACTURING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House commends First Group plc for its decision, announced on 27 April 2016, to invest £70 million in the purchase of 305 new buses; notes that 204 of these buses will be built by ADL in Scotland and 91 by Wrightbus in Northern Ireland; recognises the benefits to …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
FIXED-ODDS BETTING TERMINALS
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House welcomes the creation of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals All-Party Parliamentary Group; acknowledges that there has been a widespread proliferation in the number of fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) since the Gambling Act was passed in 2005; notes that more can and should be done by all stakeholders …
85 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 27th June 2016
CLEAN AIR ZONES AND EMISSIONS
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House believes that air pollution from burning diesel has a significant impact on health in the UK, causing thousands of premature deaths and reducing quality of life for many people; acknowledges that forthcoming legislation to tackle emissions, such as Clean Air Zones proposed by the Department for Environment, …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House marks Volunteers Week 2016, by recognising the invaluable service to grieving Scots of Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS), which is only able to fully function thanks to its loyal and highly-trained 350 volunteers; notes that their commitment means that more than 4,000 people in Scotland every year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
JOAN MORRIS AND MARSH AWARD FOR CARERS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates carer Joan Morris for receiving the Marsh Award for Carers on 9 June 2016; notes that the Marsh Award, which is a joint award from the Carers Trust and Marsh Christian Trust, recognises carers and former carers for their outstanding contribution as volunteers at their local …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CROSSHOUSE EARLY LANGUAGE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises the work that the Crosshouse Early Language Centre performs in supporting pre-school children with a variety of severe language and communication difficulties; congratulates the centre on its £10,000 Awards for All Scotland grant for upgrades to the centre's outdoor facilities to help develop children's communication and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STIRLING ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB'S FAR EAST TOUR
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises that June 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Stirling Albion Football Club's Far East tour; notes that en route to the Far East, Stirling Albion played AEK Athens, losing 2-0, and an Iranian select team, winning 1-0, before travelling to Japan to play both a Japanese …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
NATASHA KERR
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Natasha Kerr from the old mill town of Catrine in East Ayrshire for her Scotland's Youth Worker of the Year and Volunteer of the Year awards from YouthLink Scotland; pays tribute to her outstanding dedication to her work in mentoring young athletes with the Catrine Youth …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
EAST AYRSHIRE CARERS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the East Ayrshire Carers Centre on its award of £40,000 from the ScottishPower Energy People Trust; understands that the award enables the provision of a more direct service to vulnerable carers in rural areas where transport costs can become a barrier to receiving support; welcomes the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
15th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CATRINE AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Catrine Amateur Football Club on its Awards for All Scotland grant of £6,232 from the Big Lottery Fund; welcomes its plans to hold a community festival to celebrate the village of Catrine's historic connection to cotton milling and bringing local people together; applauds its community-minded actions …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
14th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
PITTENCRIEFF PRIMARY SCHOOL - P6 CLASS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates P6 pupils from Pittencrieff Primary School, Dunfermline, on their enthusiastic investigation into how democracy works and how it can affect their lives; and recognises all the hard work they have out into the project and thanks them for the insightful and challenging questions they put to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
DEVELOPMENTS IN LIBYA
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House voices its concern regarding political developments in Libya and, in particular, the possibility that the UK may be drawn directly into armed conflict in that country; notes that a draft proposal has been circulated by the UK representative to other members of the UN Security Council proposing …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
NEWTONMORE CAMANACHD CLUB AND MACTAVISH CUP
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Newtonmore Camanachd Club on its victory in winning the MacTavish Cup; recognises that the boys of the Eilan have now won the MacTavish Cup a staggering 40 times; and commends them for this historic achievement in shinty.
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th June 2016
MACTAVISH JUVENILE CUP
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Skye Camanachd on winning the 2016 MacTavish Juvenile Cup at Inverness on 11 June 2016; notes that Skye won the cup by a margin of 2-1 against Fort William; and further notes that with Skye's first team having returned to the top flight this season, it …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN ORLANDO
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks on innocent civilians celebrating Pride Month at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; extends its sincerest condolences to the whole of the US; recognises the tragedy as an attack of …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 40
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 13th June 2016
ORLANDO ATTACK
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns the homophobic attack in Orlando, Florida that is estimated to have killed 50 people and wounded 53 more in what is considered to be the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history; welcomes the vigils that are being held in cities across the world with communities …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 46
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th June 2016
POWERBOAT P1 SCOTTISH GRAND PRIX OF THE SEA
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the hosting of the inaugural Powerboat P1 Scottish Grand Prix of the Sea, which is being held in Inverclyde on 18 and 19 June 2016; understands that the potential economic impact of the event is estimated to be approximately £2.5 million; recognises that Inverclyde’s location and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the 2015-16 parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
86 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 28
Independent: 7
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016
SENIOR CENTRE IN CASTLEMILK AND THE QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Senior Centre, Castlemilk, Glasgow on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for 2016; recognises the contribution of staff and volunteers, led by the manager, Melanie O'Donnell, making the local senior citizens feel welcomed and valuable; notes that the centre caters for more than …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
7th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th June 2016
BINGHAM CUP WINNERS 2016
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Caledonian Thebans, a Scottish gay rugby team, for winning the Hoagland Cup at the Bingham Cup 2016, the world’s LGBT rugby world cup; recognises their achievement of winning all six matches against teams from England, America and Australia at the international event; understands the Bingham …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Queen's Speech contained a reference to plans to secure the long-term future of the Trident nuclear weapons system; further notes that figures show that the estimated lifetime cost of Trident replacement is at least £205 billion; is concerned that the funds spent on nuclear …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
GLOBAL ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Nuclear Disarmament met in Geneva in May 2016, where a proposed treaty to ban all nuclear weapons was discussed and attracted widespread support; is dismayed that the Government has refused to participate in the OEWG; is concerned that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th June 2016
RICKY BURNS AND BOXING TITLES
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises and congratulates Coatbridge-born triple champion boxer Ricky Burns; and notes that, having previously held the WBO Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles, he recently won the WBA Super-Lightweight title, becoming only the third British boxer to have won three titles in three weight divisions and the first from …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th June 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2016
BONNYTON THISTLE FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Bonnyton Thistle Football Club in Kilmarnock on its Award for All Scotland grant of £1,350 through SportScotland; commends the hard work and continual improvement to Bonnyton Thistle Football Club made by all those involved; notes that this has been reflected in its achievement of receiving the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2016
KILMARNOCK FC AND PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFFS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on securing another season in the top flight of Scottish football following its resounding 4-0 second leg play-off victory against Falkirk; notes that this will mean that the 2016-17 season will be its 24th consecutive season in the top flight, a fantastic achievement for …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2016
COMMUNITY OPEN GARDENS, SHORTLEES
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Community Open Gardens Shortlees in Kilmarnock on its successful Awards for All Scotland grant of £8,415 from the Big Lottery Fund; commends the effort to bring a community garden to life in an urban environment; recognises the benefit and skills such a project can bring to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 1
26th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th May 2016
ONTHANK MEN'S CLUB
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House commends Onthank Men's club in Kilmarnock for providing an opportunity for men of pensionable age in Onthank to share skills and interests, build friendships and reduce social isolation; recognises the importance of keeping mentally and physically active in old age and the benefits of relationships and extended …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th May 2016
BRAIN FAMILY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Government to honour the principle of the post work study visa to the Brain family, currently living in Dingwall, as was applicable when the family up-rooted themselves from Australia to come to Scotland in 2011 and to recognise the contribution and commitment the family …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 48
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
KIM LITTLE, FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR 2016
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House congratulates former Mintlaw Academy pupil Kim Little on being voted the BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year 2016; notes that the Seattle Reign player topped a supporters' poll to become the second winner of the BBC World Service award; recognises that Kim, who was born in Aberdeen, …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th May 2016
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SOUTHSIDE FRINGE 2016
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Southside Fringe, which takes place from 13 to 29 May 2016, on providing quality opportunities for actors, performers and musicians; recognises that this year's Fringe takes place with 200 events in 50 venues across Glasgow, making it the biggest community organised event in Glasgow; understands …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
RELEASE OF KAMURAN YÜKSEK - DEMOCRATIC REGIONS PARTY KURDISTAN
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Kamuran Yüksek of the Democratic Regions Party was in the UK on 25 April 2016 addressing a meeting in the House of Commons at the launch of the trade union Freedom for Ocalan Campaign; further notes that he spoke eloquently on the need for a …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
INDEPENDENT ADVOCATES FOR TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Fiona Mactaggart (Labour - Slough)
That this House notes the independent evaluation of the Child Trafficking Advocates pilot project, provided by Barnados and funded by the Home Office, which concluded that advocates assisted in keeping trafficked children safely visible once they started working with them, made relationships of trust and credibility with the children and …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 22
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF SEAMAN STRIKE
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Union of Seamen (NUS) strike for a 40-hour working week and an increase in monthly pay to £60 or around £780 by 2016 prices; notes that the stoppage lasted 47 days and involved over 26,000 seafarers on nearly 1,000 ships …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
HIROSHIMA VISIT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House warmly welcomes the announcement by President Obama that he will visit Hiroshima to highlight his continued commitment to pursuing the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons; and encourages the Prime Minister, David Cameron, to join President Obama in visiting Hiroshima to support the Presidential …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahani to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 23 TO 29 MAY 2016
Tabled by:
Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House welcomes and supports the advent of Children's Hospice Week, the UK's awareness and fundraising week for the 49,000 children and young people with life-shortening conditions, their families and the palliative care services that support them; recognises the huge contribution that hospices and children's palliative care charities play …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the North of Scotland Childcare Association (NOSCA), based in Castletown, on securing funding of £9,996 from the Communities and Family Fund; notes that the funding will enable a joint venture between the Big Lottery Fund and the Scottish Government focused on improving the quality of life …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
RANGERS FC CHARITY FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Rangers FC Charity Foundation for reaching its ambitious target to fund one million vaccines for UNICEF to protect some of the world's most vulnerable children from a variety of deadly yet preventable diseases, including measles, polio and typhoid, a target reached by the raising of £300,000 …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
FINDINGS OF THE GREAT BRITISH PUPPY SURVEY 2016
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that the 2016 findings of the Great British Puppy Survey will be published on 23 May 2016 by a group of independent dog and animal welfare campaigning organisations; further notes that the findings highlight an unacceptable growth in the trade of very young dogs and a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
GLASGOW JANITORS INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the ongoing industrial action involving school janitors employed by Cordia LLP, an arm's length external organisation owned by Glasgow City Council, over working context and demands payments which allow for additional pay for arduous work, or working in difficult and dangerous conditions; further notes that the …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
GOVAN LAW CENTRE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates the work of the Govan Law Centre in providing debt advice services to thousands of Glasgow's and Scotland's citizens; notes newly-published figures by Glasgow's Financial Inclusion Partnership that in the financial year 2015-16, the Govan Law Centre manged almost £5.5 million of housing debt for its …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
BLACKLISTING COMPENSATION PAYMENTS
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House welcomes the recent public apology and admission of wrongdoing made by eight major construction firms in the High Court, and the settlement reached between the construction workers, Unite the Union, GMB and UCATT trade unions, the Blacklist Support Group and their legal teams with those construction firms …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
SAVE PARK QUADRANT
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes with concern the sale of Park Quadrant by Glasgow City Council to Expresso Properties, who intend to build 98 new flats on the site; understands that over 160 objections to the proposed development have been received by Glasgow City Council's Planning Department; further understands that an …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
GOVANHILL BATHS IN LOCAL HANDS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the news that Govanhill Baths is to re-open in 2018; congratulates community campaigners who staged the longest continuous occupation of a public building in British history, as they camped out for 140 days in protest against the closure of a vital community building; and commends …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
MILK DONATION DAY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Thursday 19 May is Milk Donation Day; appreciates that human breast milk donation has significant benefits, particularly for pre-term and vulnerable infants; understands that Scotland's nationwide donor breast milk bank service is recognised as a beacon of good practice in human milk banking; regrets that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes with concern the Government's decision to omit Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers from the entitlement to retire at 60 held by officers of Home Office Police Forces; further notes that carrying arms is obligatory for Civil Nuclear Constabulary Officers; understands that the work of a Civil Nuclear …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
BOOKBUG WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House recognises and celebrates Bookbug Week 2016, which runs from 16 to 22 May 2016; notes that the theme of the week is Around the World with Bookbug; encourages families to attend the range of events happening across Scotland; further notes the significant impact that reading can have …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
PREVENTION OF DRUG-RELATED DEATHS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House remains concerned that drug-related deaths are at the highest level on record; recognises the vital role of drug treatment services; notes that the regularity of retendering for service can be destabilising and funding reductions are damaging, both to those providing and those receiving support; reminds the Government …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
PROVISION OF NALOXONE TO EX-PRISONERS WITH A HISTORY OF OPIATE USE
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House recognises the vulnerability of prisoners following their release and susceptibility of substance misusers to overdose; recognises that overdose deaths are preventable with Naloxone; notes that provision of Naloxone remains patchy, particularly in England; further notes that this is hampered by the fragmented criminal justice and health provision; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
SOMALILAND RECOGNITION
Tabled by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour (Co-op) - Cardiff South and Penarth)
That this House congratulates the people of Somaliland as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of reclaiming their independence; recognises the strong historical ties between Somaliland and the United Kingdom; welcomes the strong cooperation between the UK Government and Somaliland through existing development aid and help in sustaining democratic institutions in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016
EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes that nearly one in six, or 75 million, children aged between 3 and 18 are living in countries affected by crises and are classed as being in desperate need of educational support; supports efforts to scale-up and improve the provision of education to these children; further …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 was the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made provision …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Independent: 5
Non-affiliated: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE SCOTTISH CUP
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on winning the Scottish Cup, the oldest cup competition in world football; notes that Hibernian has at long last achieved Scottish Cup success having not won the cup since 1902; further notes that the club has competed in and lost 10 Scottish Cup …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016
SCOTLAND RUGBY SEVENS VICTORY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the Scotland team for winning the HSBC World Sevens Series cup in London; notes that this was not only its first cup win since the Series started in 1999 but its first final appearance; commends the team’s spirit for the thrilling manner of victory in scoring …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
23rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd May 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB'S SCOTTISH CUP WIN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the players, coaches, staff and supporters of Hibernian Football Club in winning the Scottish Cup; celebrates the joy that such a win generated in Leith and further afield, especially given the 114 year wait that Hibernian fans have had since the club last lifted the trophy; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
BEBOWL INITIATIVE IN FIFE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Lumphinnans, Kelty and Lochgelly Bowling Clubs for their engagement with local schools in the community; understands that they work in conjunction with the Active Schools team to introduce schoolchildren to bowls and encourage young people to participate in the sport; notes that the participating primary schools …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
YPI AWARD TO CHRIS'S HOUSE AND KILSYTH ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates pupils Lucy Laggan, Katie McDowall, Aimee Paterson and Robyn Shaw of Kilsyth Academy for winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative prize of £3,000 for their chosen charity Chris's House, which provides 24-hour help, response and intervention surrounding suicide.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
MUIRFIELD GOLF CLUB DECISION TO EXCLUDE WOMEN MEMBERS
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns the decision by the all-male Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield Golf Club, to vote to continue to exclude women from full membership; notes that while a majority of members did support a change to the club’s rules, regrettably a small minority were able to block …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
STEPS TO ELIMINATE HEPATITIS C
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that hepatitis C is a major cause of premature death from liver disease; further notes that the World Health Organisation has compared hepatitis C to a viral time bomb; acknowledges that the condition is entirely curable by effective new treatments; and calls on the Government to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
THE PITCHFORD INQUIRY AND SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House believes that a growing number of Scottish citizens have been identified as being involved in undercover policing scandals involving the National Public Order Intelligence Unit and the Special Demonstration Squad of the Metropolitan Police, either as victims or as officers working on cases; considers that these units …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House expresses serious concerns regarding donations to UK charities that are alleged to be funding construction projects at Neve Daniel, an illegal Israeli settlement in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) of the West Bank; further notes that the Government views Israeli settlements in the OPTs to be contrary …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
SHETLAND GAS PLANT
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House celebrates the opening of the Shetland Gas Plant which provides a boost in confidence to the North Sea oil and gas sector and makes Scotland self sufficient in gas for many decades into the future; and encourages the Government to devolve the control and stewardship of those …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
CYBER BULLYING
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House condemns cyber bullying, online harassment and trolling; notes with concern the detrimental effect it can have on victims' mental and physical well-being; further notes that much of this bullying is sexist, racist or homophobic in nature; calls on the Government to equip young people and other web …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
SUCCESS OF GLASGOW CELTIC FC
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Celtic FC on winning the 2015-16 Scottish Premiership on 15 May 2016; notes that Glasgow Celtic welcomed 140 Syrian refugees to Parkhead and several Syrian children were match mascots; recognises that this is the fifth consecutive time that Glasgow Celtic FC has won the Scottish …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Mental Health Awareness Week 2016, which runs from 16 May until 22 May 2016; notes that this is an awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting sufferers of mental health problems, looking particularly at how relationships are essential to maintaining good mental health; acknowledges that mental illness is …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
SCIENTIFIC AND FACTUAL?
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the publication of Scientific and factual? A review of breastmilk substitute advertising to healthcare professionals by Dr Helen Crawley of First Steps Nutrition Trust; notes with interest the various case studies cited by First Steps Nutrition Trust which demonstrate what it considers to be misleading …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
JOE TEMPERLEY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House expresses sadness at the death of the legendary Scottish saxophonist Joe Temperley, who passed away on 11 May 2016; notes that Mr Temperley was born in Lochgelly, Fife, in 1929, and rose to prominence in the UK as a member of Humphrey Lyttelton's band in the 1950s; …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
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NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House notes that 15 to 21 May 2016 is National Epilepsy Week, and congratulates the work of SUDEP Action and other charities to raise awareness, promote research and provide information and support for those affected by the condition; further notes with concern that people with epilepsy are 11 …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
BRITISH LECTURERS IN ITALY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that a number of cases brought before the Brescia Court of Appeal in Italy by British lecturers working in that country have been extinguished through Italy's Gelmini law; understands that these cases relate to the non-fulfilment of employment contracts; recognises that the Gelmini law provides for …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean that it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes that the law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 13
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP ON HEALTHY HOMES AND BUILDINGS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the establishment of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Healthy Homes and Buildings, which highlights the many health and cost benefits that can be created by constructing buildings and homes to the highest levels of comfort and energy efficiency; notes that most people typically spend 90 per …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
DEMENTIA AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports Dementia Awareness Week; congratulates the hard work and care that Dementia UK and the Alzheimer's Society give to sufferers and their families; and urges the Government to work together with pharmaceutical companies to continue to find a cure for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 8
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
2016 SCOTTISH ENTERTAINMENT AND HOSPITALITY AWARDS AND LA BARCA RESTAURANT
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates La Barca Tapas Restaurant in Helensburgh on being named the best restaurant in the Rest of the World category at the 2016 Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards; recognises that this is the third successive year that La Barca has won this prestigious award; commends the owners, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 19th May 2016
140 YEARS OF PARTICK THISTLE FC
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Partick Thistle Football Club on its 140th anniversary; notes that the team's first recorded match was played at Overnewton Park, Partick, on 19 February 1876, and that since 1909 the club has been based at Firhill Stadium in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; welcomes the economic, …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
EAGLESHAM AMATEUR FOOTBALL CLUB 90TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eaglesham Amateur Football Club on its 90th anniversary; notes that The Hams or The Hammies was formed as an amateur team in 1926, and has links going back to 1897, to former team Eaglesham Royal Oak; commends all involved with the club for their great community …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
GUILLAIN-BARRÉ SYNDROME
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the centenary of the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS); acknowledges that GBS affects 1,500 people in the UK every year; recognises that although 80 per cent of all of those who are affected make a full recovery, between 12 and 15 per cent …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
STEPHANIE INGLIS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House wishes to extend its support and very best wishes to Commonwealth Games athlete Stephanie Inglis, who is presently critically ill in hospital in Vietnam; in doing so recognises the extraordinary efforts of her family, friends and all the thousands of members of the public who have already …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
MOSSEND PRIMARY SCHOOL AND THE NORTH LANARKSHIRE PRIMARY SCHOOLS DANCE FINALS
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates the children of Mossend Primary School on taking first place in this year's North Lanarkshire Schools Dance Finals; recognises the hard work of the pupils from schools across North Lanarkshire who demonstrated an outstanding display of talent at the finals in Airdrie; commends the guest judges …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th May 2016
SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF MOTHERWELL FC WINNING THE SCOTTISH CUP
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises that May 2016 marks the silver anniversary of Motherwell Football Club's memorable victory in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final; notes that this triumph led to the club qualifying for European football for the first time in its history, something which has been successfully achieved on a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th May 2016
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who give help and assistance, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
RENFREW FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Renfrew Football Club on winning the Central League First Division on 4 May 2016; notes that this is the club's first league title in 24 years; commends the club on its hard work in recent years, including the construction of a new community stadium at New …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
9th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY-RETIREMENT AGE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern at the failure of the Government to ensure parity in respect of terms of service between officers of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary and the Home Office police forces and Police Scotland; notes that the Department of Energy and Climate Change, as the sponsoring agency …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th May 2016
130th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOLDIERS, SAILORS, AIRMEN AND FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) on its 130th anniversary year; thanks the thousands of volunteers who help and assist, the caseworkers, the fundraisers and the telephone advice service; and wishes the SSAFA more success and years of continued assistance for all service personnel …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
13th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
RELEASE OF PALESTINIAN MP MARWAN BARGHOUTHI
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes that the Palestinian politician and elected Member of the Palestinian Legislative Authority Marwan Barghouthi has been held in an Israeli prison continuously since 15 April 2002; further notes that, despite spending the last 14 years in jail, he is still the candidate in the strongest position …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
24th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
UNESCO EFFORTS TO TACKLE DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House notes the efforts of UNESCO to educate against racism and discrimination and specifically to combat anti-Semitism; congratulates UNESCO and its Director-General Irina Bokova for the two reports published in 2015 which add to efforts to combat racism in sport and online; and calls for continued support and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
G7 INSURESILIENCE INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE RISK INSURANCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House understands poverty reduction among vulnerable people and countries in the developing world to be seriously jeopardised by extreme weather events, such as major droughts, storms and floods, which are being intensified and made more frequent by climate change; highlights the importance of insurance as a mechanism to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
THE KYLESKU HOTEL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Kylesku Hotel on being awarded the Most Hospitable Hotel in the Highlands and Islands at the 2015/16 Scottish Thistle Awards; commends the hotel's management and staff for their hard work and their passion for advancing the Highland's unparalleled reputation for producing high quality food, drink …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ELSPETH HUSBAND, SCOTLAND'S YOUNG PERSON'S CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Mrs Elspeth Husband on being named Scotland's Young Person's Champion of the Year at the National Youth Work Awards 2016; commends Mrs Husband for her dedication and passion to Girl Guiding in Thurso, and the surrounding communities, for over 20 years; recognises the hard work and …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
NATIONAL EXPRESS LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House welcomes the news that National Express, one of the UK's largest transport providers, has become a living wage employer; notes that the operator's decision to pay the living wage will benefit thousands of its staff across the country, making them the West Midlands' largest living wage employer; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ANTA SCOTLAND LTD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates ANTA Scotland Ltd for securing a £117,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the development and upgrade of the company's iconic brand; recognises the positive impact this investment will have for improving facilities to meet with high levels of demand for their products; commends …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
NORTH HIGHLAND INITIATIVE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates North Highland Initiative (NHI) on being awarded the Innovation Award in the Highlands and Islands at the 2015-16 Scottish Thistle Awards; commends the initiative’s leaders for their passion and determination in promoting the rich culture of the Highlands of Scotland on a global level, specifically within …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
WOMEN APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House believes that apprenticeships offer a vital opportunity for young people to earn a living, learn new skills and make an invaluable contribution to the organisations for which they work, their local communities and to the wider economy; shares concerns raised by Young Women's Trust research that young …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ARMED FORCES PAY REVIEW FORTY-FIFTH REPORT
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges the Armed Forces Pay Review Body Forty-Fifth Report, published on 8 March 2016; notes that it stated that many personnel appear to have lost trust in their employer and that levels of morale appear to have declined further over the past year; calls on the Government …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
NORTH AYRSHIRE PROVOST'S CIVIC PRIDE AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Irvine and Troon Cancer Care, Gilbert MacDonald, Centrestage Communities, Shannon Morrison and Gemma Stewart on their success at the 2016 North Ayrshire Provost's Civic Pride Awards, hosted at Seamill Hydro on 18 March 2016; acknowledges that over 55,000 people voted across each of the coveted categories; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
NINTH WAVE RESTAURANT, FIONNPHORT, ISLE OF MULL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Ninth Wave Restaurant, Fionnphort, Isle of Mull on winning the prestigious Scottish Thistle Awards, 2016 - Best Restaurant Experience; commends its commitment to supporting the Mull economy by using locally-sourced seafood as well as island-sourced meat and cheese; and notes its growing nationwide and international …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ATLANTIC ISLANDS CENTRE, ISLE OF LUING
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Atlantic Islands Centre on the Isle of Luing on winning the prestigious 2016 My Place Award, organised by the Scottish Civic Trust; commends the design by architect Shauna Cameron as being an excellent example of a modern, sustainable development; notes that since opening in 2015 …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
RETIREMENT OF PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes that the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Tricia Marwick MSP, will be standing down from her role at the forthcoming Holyrood elections, the first woman to hold that post; congratulates the Rt hon. Member for Fife on her successful tenure over the last five years, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
TIREE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Tiree Music Festival upon receiving a special commendation in the Caledonian MacBrayne - Best Cultural Event or Festival at the Scottish Thistle Award 2016; notes its success was achieved as a community interest company, a social enterprise which uses its profits for the public good; …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ARDTORNA B&B, BARCALDINE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Sean and Karen O'Byrne, proprietors of The Ardtorna Bed & Breakfast, in Barcaldine, near Oban on winning Most Hospitable B&B/Guesthouse at the Scottish Thistle Awards 2016 and notes that this is the latest in a long list of hospitality awards for The Ardtorna Bed & Breakfast; …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
EPILEPSY AND PURPLE DAY 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Purple Day 2016, which takes place on 26 March; notes that this is an awareness day dedicated to highlighting sufferers of epilepsy; acknowledges that more than half a million people in the UK have the condition, whilst it affects around 50 million people worldwide; further recognises …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
FOREST HOLIDAYS, ARDGARTAN
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the team at Forest Holidays, Ardgarten on winning the Scottish Thistle Award 2016 - Best Holiday Accommodation; commends everyone at Forest Holidays, Ardgarten for their efforts in creating a wonderful facility around Loch Long and the Argyll Forest Park that promotes Argyll as the perfect place …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
INCLUDE ME 2 CLUB, EAST RENFREWSHIRE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the valuable work of Include Me 2 Club, based in Barrhead East Renfrewshire; congratulates members, volunteers and supporters on a successful first five years; recognises the dedication of those who organise this weekly social club in the local community for adults with learning, physical and mental …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
DUNFERMLINE ADVOCACY-WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of Dunfermline Advocacy who work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties across West Fife, particularly in light of World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21 March; commends it for providing invaluable support friendship, giving service users a chance to be represented and their voice …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT FOR SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House welcomes the Low Pay Commission's (LPC) recommendation in its Spring 2016 report that the Government create a public protocol to strengthen the investigation of third party complaints of breaches of the National Minimum Wage (NMW); notes that the LPC recommends that third party whistleblowers should be entitled …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
DOWRY BURNINGS IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns what it believes is the murderous, misogynistic and barbaric practice of dowry burnings in the Indian subcontinent; understands that these incidents, which are also known as bride burnings, have multiplied tenfold over the last two decades; recognises that they happen when a wife is murdered by …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONFLICT IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that 26 March 2016 is the first anniversary of the conflict in Yemen; is deeply concerned that over 8,100 civilian casualties and 2,800 civilian deaths have been caused by the conflict; welcomes the scaling back of Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen; and urges the Government to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
17th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
HIGHLAND STONEWARE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the positive impact of Highland Stoneware as a major contributor to the economies in Lochinver and Ullapool; congratulates the company on creating job opportunities and attracting tourism to both areas in Ross-Shire and Sutherland, respectively; commends it on its hard work and efforts in building and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
UNIVERSITY OF HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS GOLF TEAM
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the University of Highlands and Islands Golf Team on its fantastic achievement in reaching the final of the British Universities Golf Championship; recognises the disadvantages the team has faced in travelling, in often difficult conditions, over many hours to reach courses to play its challengers; commends …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
BRAW CHOCOLATE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Braw Chocolate, a social enterprise developed, operated and managed by students of Dornoch Academy in Sutherland, on the recent launch of its online ordering facility; notes that the facility will allow ordering of handmade chocolates, truffles and fondants by customers across the globe; commends all students …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
KIDS COUNT - MP CONSTITUENCY COMMENDATION
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Kids Count - MP Constituency Commendations; understands that these commendations encourage hon. Members to give young people and community groups in their constituencies, who do wonderful work for those around them, the recognition and thanks that they richly deserve; notes that the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
EPILEPSY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that sufferers of epilepsy carry a greater risk of premature death, with many experiencing other serious health conditions in their lives; recalls that the last National Sentinel Audit took place 14 years ago and identified many deficiencies in the care of 54 per cent of …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
THE SCOTS COLLEGE, ROME
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the 400th anniversary of the beginning of priestly formation at the Scots College, Rome, and its status as a seminary; further notes that the college was founded and endowed in 1600 by Pope Clement VIII as a place of religious education and formation …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS OF SOAPWORKS, EASTERHOUSE
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House notes the work of Soapworks, the UK's largest manufacturer of soaps, based in Glasgow East constituency; further notes that the company was founded by Dame Anita Roddick, a founder of the Body Shop, as a way of putting something back and creating employment opportunities in the Easterhouse …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
VISA AGENCIES
Tabled by:
Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes with concern that unscrupulous agencies have been coaxing international students to apply for employment, and providing the promise of visas in exchange for large lump sums of cash; further notes that visas are consequently refused by the Home Office on grounds of deception; notes that some …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
PAUL DI RESTA AND FORMULA ONE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Paul Di Resta of Bathgate, West Lothian, on his recent return to the pinnacle of motorsport by his appointment as reserve driver in the Williams Formula One team for the 2016 season; notes Scotland's long history with motorsport from Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart to David …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
MUSSELBURGH'S RIDING OF THE MARCHES 2016
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates the people, community organisations, churches and local businesses of Musselburgh who have contributed to organising the ceremony of Riding the Marches in 2016; notes that the Riding of the Marches has been held and recorded continuously in Musselburgh every 21 years for all of three and …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes that 18 March 2016 marks the five year anniversary of the civil war in Syria; calls on all parties at the UN peace talks in Geneva this week to redouble their efforts in finding a political solution to the war; further notes that since starting an …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the inclusion of an explicit target to end all forms of modern slavery in the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recognises that modern slavery not only has a devastating impact on individual victims but also has catastrophic implications for international development by impeding health, economic growth, rule …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL OBAN ECO-COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the great work being done by all the pupils of Park Primary School in Oban, particularly those on the school's Eco-Committee who have been working so hard to make, not just their school but their town, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and the wider world a cleaner, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
14th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
ROSS COUNTY AND THE SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross County on winning the Scottish League Cup against Hibernian at Hampden; recognises the enormous achievement of a club that only joined the Scottish league in the 1994-95 season having previously being a member of the Highland league; notes the sustained development and rise through the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
14th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
FIFE MIGRANTS FORUM
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Fife Migrants Forum (FMF) on having reached its fifth anniversary in March 2016; notes that, over these last five years, the charity has played a pivotal role in welcoming refugees to Fife and supporting them in their transition to life in the UK; commends the charity …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
14th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
CLYDEBANK BLITZ, 75th ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House marks the 75th anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which, on 13 and 14 March 1941, involved the bombing of what were seen by the Nazi regime as strategic military targets, including the John Brown shipyard, Beardmore shipyard, Admiralty Oil Storage and Singer Sewing Machine factory, then, munitions …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jamie Reed (Labour - Copeland)
That this House commends the invaluable work undertaken by Brain Tumour Research; recognises the importance of research into the disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer; encourages everyone to support Wear a Hat Day on 24 March 2016; and extends its sincerest thanks to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
GREENER KIRKCALDY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the £138,159 grant awarded to Greener Kirkcaldy as part of the Big Lottery Fund's Medium Grants Scotland initiative; acknowledges that this funding will help Greener Kirkcaldy in the delivery of its community-led activity programme, which brings the community of Ravenscraig in Kirkcaldy together to develop its …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
10th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
CALLS FOR REPORTS OF CIVILIAN CASUALTIES IN MILITARY CONFLICTS
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House calls on the Government, and specifically the Ministry of Defence, to make clear their policy on investigating reports of civilian casualties which have been caused by British military action in Iraq and Syria; and calls on the Government to expand current investigations into independent reports of civilian …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
FIFE CARERS CENTRE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Fife Carers Centre on its recent award of £253,709 from the Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities: 21st Century Life programme; recognises that the funding will assist the Centre in delivering its Carers in Charge programme, which helps carers cope with their role, enhances family and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
YOUTH AND PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE PRIZE
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Dalkeith High School pupils Murray Thomson, Jamie Roseburgh, Raja Kaliq and Finlay Blackie in winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative prize; notes the importance of the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative which encourages young people to become responsible citizens by helping them to choose a local charity …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
SIMON PUTTOCK
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Simon Puttock from Newtongrange, Midlothian, on winning the Bookbug Readers Award in the three to seven years category for his picture book entitled Mouse's First Night at Moonlight School which was voted for by children all over Scotland; recognises his commitment to the Scottish Book Trust …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
GLASGOW KELVINGROVE WOODCRAFT FOLK AND BIG LOTTERY AWARD
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Kelvingrove Woodcraft Folk on receiving funding of £3,900 from the Big Lottery's Awards for All; understands that the funding will go towards providing activities for children and young people including camping trips, bushcraft skills, co-operative games, arts and crafts, drama, and activities exploring self, the local …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016
INTERNATIONAL PRECEDENTS ON SECESSION BY AGREEMENT
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the findings of the Arbitration Commission on Yugoslavia that declared successor states together settle all aspects of secession by agreements; recognises that when agreement cannot be reached the presumption is that debt remains with the predecessor state; and further notes that the UK is not a …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
9th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
MOTHERWELL FC, SCOTTISH FA YOUTH CUP WINNERS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Motherwell FC on winning the Scottish FA Youth Cup, beating Heart of Midlothian 5-2 at Hampden Park; notes that this is only the second occasion that Motherwell FC have reached the final and the first time they have won the trophy since the inception of the …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
4th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th May 2016
E-CIGARETTES AND THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS DIRECTIVE
Tabled by:
Anne Main (Conservative - St Albans)
That this House agrees with the Royal College of Physicians that it is crucial that e-cigarettes are priced as advantageously as possible in relation to tobacco; believes that the EU Tobacco Products Directive would significantly inhibit the development and use of harm-reduction products by smokers and cost lives; further agrees …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th May 2016
NATIONAL DIALOGUE IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House is deeply concerned that, despite the international calls for a genuine national dialogue in Bahrain and recalling the joint statement on the human rights situation at the 26th Session of the Human Rights Council in June 2014, and noting the need for continued efforts to establish an …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
3rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th May 2016
WELSH NATIONAL FLAG AND EUROVISION
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes with deep regret the decision of Eurovision organisers to ban the use of the Welsh flag at the annual contest in Stockholm on 7 May 2016, giving the grounds that it is too political and offensive; further notes that Joe Woolford representing the UK is from …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
4th May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th May 2016
MARLEEN BALDWIN AND APPLICATION OF POLICY ON FORCIBLE REMOVAL FROM THE UK
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses grave concern with the actions of the UK Visas and Immigration service in respect of threatening Canadian national Marleen Baldwin, a 73 year-old woman who is recovering from surgery, with forcible removal from the UK; notes that the Home Office has decided to arbitrarily advance curtailment …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
COELIAC UK AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes that 9 to 15 May 2016 is Coeliac UK Awareness Week and congratulates Coeliac UK for its work to improve the recognition of coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis; further notes that there are still half a million people in the UK suffering with undiagnosed coeliac disease; …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST FINDINGS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the decision of the jury which has sat for more than two years considering the evidence on the Hillsborough disaster; notes that the judgment completely exonerates the Liverpool supporters who attended the match of any blame; is disgusted by the actions of senior officers in the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd May 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB WIN THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Leicester City Football Club on its historic achievement of winning the English Premier League; commends the team's captain Wes Morgan for leading his side to victory; applauds the entire team for their unwavering stamina and brilliance this season; and acknowledges the immense work done by team …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
EARLY INTERVENTION THROUGH PLAY FOR CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the report from the charity Sense, Making the Case for Play; notes that early intervention through play is vitally important for children with complex needs and their families, and brings a wide range of developmental and emotional benefits; regrets that children with complex needs face significant …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
OFFICE OF THE SCOTTISH CHARITY REGULATOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and notes that throughout its time as Scotland's charity regulator, its focus has been on targeting its effort and resources on maintaining the public's confidence in charities; acknowledges that work continues as …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ELECTION OF HEREDITARY PEERS
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House notes last week's by-election in the House of Lords, which saw Viscount Thurso elected to the other place following the sad death of Lord Avebury; further notes the size of the electorate was only three; calls into question the legitimacy of this by-election; believes now is the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
CHILD REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned about the government of Thailand's recent policy of arbitrary arrests of asylum seekers, including Pakistani Christians, who are waiting for an interview with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be sent to third countries, penalising them under criminal law and incarcerating such asylum …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ROSS HARRIS AND SCOTLAND'S SOUS CHEF OF THE YEAR 2016 AWARD
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 21 year-old Ross Harris of the Taynuilt Hotel and Restaurant on winning the prestigious title Sous Chef of the Year in the 2016 Scottish Hotel Awards; commends Taynuilt-born Ross and all those working in the hospitality industry in Argyll and Bute who are striving to make …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
AIR QUALITY AND DIESEL EMISSIONS IN URBAN CENTRES
Tabled by:
Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that 40,000 people die prematurely each year in the UK from diesel pollution; further notes that diesel cars produce 22 times more carcinogenic particulates than petrol and four times more nitrous oxides, that these emissions cause lung and blood vessel damage, heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST AND SIR BERNARD INGHAM
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House, in light of the very welcome outcome of the inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough, calls on Sir Bernard Ingham immediately to accept that the letter he sent to the families of victims on 8 July 1996 was crass, misinformed, insensitive, rude and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
AUTISM AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns the use of excessive force by the Gambian security forces on citizens demonstrating peacefully in the city of Banjul on 14 April 2016, leading to the deaths of three political activists from the opposition party, the United Democratic Party; calls for a full and independent investigation …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
INFANT MORTALITY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Scottish National Party's manifesto commitment to a maternity package initiative, intended to be funded by Scottish taxpayers, which includes the provision of a baby box for new parents and their newly-born baby; notes that this box contains essential items to give each baby the best …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
SHELLING OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN TURKISH BORDER CAMPS BY THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns the shelling of the Khirash and Hambushiya displaced persons camps on the Turkish border near the town of Bidama by Syrian government forces on April 13 and 15 causing 3,000 people to flee; calls for international action to immediately halt indiscriminate shelling of civilians by the …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
NATO-RUSSIA COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the pragmatic and realistic approach adopted by NATO in its decision to invite Russia to re-establish the NATO-Russia Council; is encouraged by Russian acceptance of the rapprochement; and supports further NATO-Russia Council talks as a continuing step to improving relations and to help avoid unnecessary conflicts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the increasing pressure on farmers as a result of falling farm-gate prices, oversupply of dairy products in the international market, challenging weather conditions and a decreased EU budget; notes the particular challenges facing the dairy sector with the price of milk having fallen by 26 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
25th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ANZAC DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of Allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and other allies, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House has considered the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and expresses its concern at the continuing systematic discrimination, harassment and targeting of Bahá'ís and Christians in that country.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
NATIONAL WALKING MONTH 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking can improve heart health and blood pressure, burn calories and increase metabolism, boost mood and enable people to discover their local community; notes that Living Streets National Walking Month takes place during May 2016 and is asking everyone to #Try20 and fit 20 minutes …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th April 2016
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QUANCO
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the students of Wick High School on their victory in their category at the 2016 PA Consulting Group's fourth annual Raspberry Pi Coding Competition; recognises that the students created an extraordinary and highly innovative robot called Quanco, controlled by a mobile device that streams live video …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
21st April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
EAST FIFE FC AND SCOTTISH LEAGUE TWO CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House congratulates East Fife Football Club on securing the Scottish League Two Championship title and on their promotion to League One next season; notes that, in contrast to the multi-million pound budgets of some clubs, teams such as East Fife rely heavily on unpaid volunteers to allow the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
RE-EMPLOY FIFE'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Fife company Re-Employ on its first anniversary; understands that the company was founded by Irene Donaldson and launched on 16 March 2015 following the closure of the Cowdenbeath Remploy factory in 2013; recognises that the workforce is comprised predominantly of individuals with disabilities; acknowledges that Re-Employ …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
PARKINSON'S AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes that Parkinson's awareness week offers the opportunity for the wider community to become more knowledgeable about those having to deal with the condition; commends the tens of thousands of carers, families and volunteers for Parkinson's UK who are raising millions for the charity on a regular …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
BELFAST BLITZ
Tabled by:
Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party - Belfast North)
That this House remembers the 75th anniversary of the Belfast Blitz; recalls the comradeship and courage those in Belfast displayed to one another in April 1941, helping to rebuild homes and businesses and providing food and shelter to those who had lost everything; and further remembers the 1,000 people who …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
CHERNOBYL DISASTER AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 26 April 2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster; further notes that according to the IAEA and WHO, the magnitude and scope of that disaster, the size of the affected populations and its long-term consequences make it, by far, the worst industrial …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
18th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE AND EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is aware that employers are currently seeking to offset the increased costs of implementation of the national living wage (NLW) policy by reducing long-standing terms and conditions by removing shift premium payments, overtime rates, sick pay and bank holiday pay; notes that the level of the NLW …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
19th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
CASHBACK FOR COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House commends the work of the Scottish Government in using £17 million, seized from criminal activity, to invest back into communities across Scotland, in order to provide free activities and programmes as part of the CashBack for Communities initiative; recognises that this valuable enterprise enables young people to …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HM LAND REGISTRY PRIVATISATION
Tabled by:
Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposals to privatise HM Land Registry; notes that the Government launched the consultation document at 5pm on the last sitting day before the Easter Recess when the House had risen; is aware that previous plans to privatise HM Land Registry were …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
13th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND DONATION FOR REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates the International Olympic Committee for its decision to donate £2 million to help refugees compete in the Olympic Games; recognises the importance of establishing the team of Refugee Olympic Athletes (ROA) which allows displaced refugees to compete in the Games; and wishes the ROA team success …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
TERRORIST ATTACKS IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the barbaric suicide terrorist attacks on innocent Christians celebrating Easter at Gulshan-e-lqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan; offers its deepest sympathies to the families of those killed and injured; requests that the British Consulate gives as much support as possible to the Pakistani authorities and courts in …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
USE OF SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS IN CONFLICT AREAS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the continued use of schools and hospitals throughout the world to harbour armed insurgents at times of conflicts resulting in the failure especially to keep safe and protect young children and the sick from harm; and calls on the Government to urgently sign and …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes continued efforts by the scientific community to find a cure for Parkinson's disease, including new and experimental efforts to advance research; and reaffirms its commitment to give full support where appropriate to those trying to find a cure for the disease.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
NEONICOTINOIDS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the overwhelming evidence that pesticides containing dangerous neonicotinoids are harmful to the environment and much of the wildlife within it, most notably the common bee species; and calls on the Government to give its continued support to the current EU-wide ban on neonics and argue for …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
YEMEN
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House views with alarm the current situation in Yemen where the brutal conflict is having devastating effects on the lives of its people, with an estimated 80 per cent of its population requiring humanitarian assistance including especially its 10 million children who, according to the UN, currently are …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL DEATH PENALTY REPORT
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the publishing of Amnesty International's annual review on the death penalty; celebrates the decline in death sentences recorded in 2015, which dropped from at least 2,466 in 2014 to at least 1,998 in 2015; is however deeply concerned that at least 1,634 people were executed in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
DROUGHT IN ETHIOPIA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern that Ethiopia is facing its worst drought in 50 years, with over 100,000 people displaced in this drought alone, and in the worst-hit areas, up to 90 per cent of livestock dead; further notes that the number of food insecure people in need of …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
11th April 2016
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
SHORT STATURE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the physical challenges that people with short stature, dwarfism, continue to face living in a world not suited to them and their needs and welcomes the good work being performed by Short Stature Scotland, the only charity registered in Scotland which strives to promote public awareness …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
THE BRAIN FAMILY OF DINGWALL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes the decision of the Home Office to inform the Brain family of Dingwall that their right to remain in the UK has been refused and that they have been given 28 days to leave; further notes that this young professional family who studied in the Highlands, …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
22 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
28th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMGAIT MASSACRES
Tabled by:
Lord Beamish (Labour - North Durham)
That this House notes the 28th anniversary of the massacre of Armenians in the Azerbaijani city of Sumgait and expresses its sympathy to the families of those men, women and children victims; calls on the Azerbaijani government to end its aggression towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, end its cross-border attacks; further …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ST PATRICK'S DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; understands that this day is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of lreland, as well as highlighting the massive contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
TACKLING RACISM CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House commends the Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Aberdeenshire East, Kain McLeod, on his efforts to tackle racism; condemns unreservedly all forms of racism and supports initiatives to tackle this blight on our society; notes the massive level of youth engagement evident across the whole of …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
UK-MALAWI TAX TREATY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the renewed focus from the Government and the government of Malawi to renegotiate the double taxation treaty between the UK and Malawi, and the UK Financial Secretary to the Treasury's statement that the new treaty is close to conclusion; notes with concern that the existing treaty …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
COUNTRY DEFINITIVE STAMPS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the need for equal availability and formatting of Scottish country definitive stamps; notes that at present regular first and second class stamps are available in self-adhesive booklet form; further notes that country definitive stamps should be available in the same format as regular postage stamps to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ROSSLYN CHAPEL
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House acknowledges the Great China Welcome Chartermark awarded to Rosslyn Chapel by VisitBritain to acknowledge the Chapel's efforts to welcome Chinese visitors; notes that the Charter has over 300 members; further acknowledges that visitors to the Chapel from China have doubled in the last five years; further notes …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
LEWIS SHILLINGLAW
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Lewis Shillinglaw from Loanhead, Midlothian, on receiving the Make a Difference Award for 2016 at the Scottish Parliament; recognises the amount of time and effort Lewis put in to volunteering with Thornton Rose, Riding for the Disabled; notes that the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, presented the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
UN CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND PUNISHMENT OF GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House welcomes the recent resolution of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe and the recent motion of the European Parliament each of which identifies the slaughter by Daesh of Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq as the genocide that it is; notes the recent …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MEALS DAY
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the celebration of the fourth International School Meals Day on 3 March 2016; commends the work that schools across the globe are doing to raise awareness of the importance of the nutritional quality of school meal programmes and healthy eating; congratulates Children in Scotland which manages …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
WINNERS OF CARNEGIE UK TEST TOWN 2016
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Panda's Kitchen of Huddersfield on being named as winner of the Test Town 2016 competition; notes that Karen's Cakes and Maley's Artisan Chocolates, both of Falkirk, were named as runners-up; believes that the £10,000 and £1,000 prizes represent a significant investment in these fledgling businesses; commends …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
ROYAL MAIL DISMISSAL OF POSTMAN DAVID MITCHELL
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes Royal Mail's dismissal of postman David Mitchell; further notes that since his dismissal two subsequent tribunal hearings have found in favour of Mr Mitchell and that he was unfairly dismissed; is disappointed in Royal Mail's failure to reinstate Mr Mitchell and respect employment legislation but notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
REAY HALL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Reay Hall Committee on its recent Awards for All grant of £5,764; notes that the group maintains the former school building and works to ensure it sustains its position at the centre of local community life by providing facilities and activities; recognises that the grant …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
INVERGORDON ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates lnvergordon Academy on its recent Awards for All grant of £600; notes that the grant will be used by the school to buy tents to enable more opportunities for students to develop and enhance useful skills through participating in the Duke of Edinburgh expedition award section; …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
THURSO HIGH SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Thurso High School on its recent Awards for All grant of £5,000; notes that the grant will be utilised by the school to fund transportation and accommodation costs of extra-curricular competitive events outside Thurso; and commends the school's excellent efforts, dedication and hard work that will …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HOME START EAST HIGHLAND (FORMERLY HOME START ROSS & CROMARTY)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Home Start East Highland on its recent Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities: 21st Century Life award of £513,212; notes that Home Start East Highland's five year project aims to develop and expand the current service to benefit isolated and vulnerable families across a wide geographical …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
KYLE OF SUTHERLAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust on its recent Big Lottery Fund's Investing in Communities: Growing Community Assets award of £1,000,567; notes that the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust operates to regenerate the local economy and that this award will allow the Trust to create a new …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
TAIN TENNIS CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Tain Tennis Club on its recent Awards for All grant of £10,000; notes that the grant will be used by the club to replace the hitting wall and mini court that require upgrade, and a new ServeAce facility that will allow members to develop and enhance …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
THE SCOTTISH SURFING FEDERATION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Surfing Federation on its recent Awards for All grant of £5,000; notes that the grant will be used by the Caithness-based organisation for a bespoke judging trailer for its 2016 event; commends its exceptional hard work and efforts in hosting the Scottish National Surfing …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN EGYPT
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is concerned about serious human rights violations in Egypt under President al-Sisi's government; notes with alarm the chapter on Egypt in the Human Rights Watch World Report 2016 which highlights the authorities' imprisonment of tens of thousands and banning of protests, the courts' sentencing of hundreds to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
29th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
CONTRIBUTION TO ACADEMIC AND PUBLIC LIFE OF SIR NEIL MACCORMICK
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House acknowledges the vast contribution made to academic and public life by the late Professor Sir Neil MacCormick; notes in particular the legacy of his academic accomplishments not least at the University of Edinburgh and his contribution to politics as a Member of the European Parliament and then …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th May 2016
MURDER OF GIULIO REGENI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the abhorrent murder of the Cambridge University doctoral student and Italian national Giulio Regeni on 3 February 2016 in Cairo; notes that Mr Regeni disappeared on a day when Egyptian security forces had been carrying out a security crackdown in the city; further notes that the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
27th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
THE CORNISH LANGUAGE
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House supports the indigenous and oldest languages of these islands, the Celtic languages; and therefore calls on the Government to reverse its cuts to the smallest and most vulnerable of these languages, Cornish, and instead calls for the support and appreciation of this historical cultural jewel.
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
20th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th April 2016
NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes that 18 to 24 April is National Stalking Awareness Week; recognises that the 2016 campaign is entitled Stalking Counts and is being organised to highlight online stalking as well as raising awareness of the support available to victims of stalking; appreciates the work done by the …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th April 2016
HIROSHIMA AGREEMENT AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT PLEDGE
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House strongly welcomes the signing of the Hiroshima Declaration on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, issued collectively by the foreign ministers of the G7 in Japan on 11 April 2016; notes it is especially poignant to have the signatures of US Secretary of State John Kerry and UK Foreign …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th April 2016
FIONA SEMPLE, UNIVERSAL HEALTH VISITOR OF THE YEAR 2016
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Fiona Semple, the health visiting team leader at Campbeltown Hospital in Argyll and Bute, on becoming the 2016 UK Universal Health Visitor of the Year; acknowledges Fiona's 33 years of dedicated service to the NHS and to serving the needs of the people of the Kintyre …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
28th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
CENTENARY OF THE MILITARY SERVICE ACT 1916 AND CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS
Tabled by:
Ruth Cadbury (Labour - Brentford and Isleworth)
That this House recognises that 2 March 2016 marks the centenary of the Military Service Act 1916 which has enshrined within it the first inclusive right to conscientious objection; further recognises that, despite advances in the human rights of conscientious objectors in the last 100 years, citizens remain financially conscripted …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 2016
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
DUNDEE DISCOVERY WALK
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House applauds the installation of ten bronzed plaques commemorating significant figures from Dundee's past into flagstones forming Discovery Walk, a centrepiece of Dundee's waterfront regeneration; congratulates the team who supported the idea and in particular the project originator Kelly Marr and the artist who designed the plaques, Suzanne …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates local Dundee youth worker Barry Jordan on being named Scotland's National Youth Worker of the Year; commends his personal campaign to ensure the rights of local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people; applauds the work of Allsorts, the LGBT Youth Group for young people aged …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SCOTTISH STEEL TASKFORCE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the Scottish Government's extensive efforts in finding a new owner for the steelworks at Dalzell and Clydebridge in Lanarkshire, including the establishment of the Scottish Steel Task Force, which was a constructive group of partners including Tata Steel, North and South Lanarkshire Councils, trade unions, political …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
UNICEF BREASTFEEDING CALL TO ACTION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative on launching its Call to Action, which urges the UK and devolved governments to creative a supportive, enabling environment for women who want to breastfeed; supports calls for a National Infant Feeding Strategy board tasked with developing a comprehensive strategy and …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
11th April 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
MURDER OF HONDURAN ENVIRONMENTALIST BERTA CÁCERES
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns the murder of Berta Cáceras, the Honduran environmental activist and recipient of the 2015 Goldman Prize; understands that she was killed for standing up for and campaigning to protect her indigenous community’s rights to their own land; calls on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
LIVING WAGE AND WORKERS IN THE WATER INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Angela Smith (Liberal Democrat - Penistone and Stocksbridge)
That this House notes that the 18 water companies in England, Scotland and Wales retained excess profits of £1.2 billion over the last five years; further notes that UNISON is campaigning to get all water companies to sign up as Living Wage employers; applauds South East Water, Scottish Water, Northumbria …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th February 2016
65 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
INVERNESS CITY REGION DEAL
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement of a £315 million Inverness City-Region deal; recognises the significant opportunity the deal offers the area, not only as a boost to the local economy and to jobs but also the positive impact this investment will have on tourist numbers; congratulates the Highland Council, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
SUPPORT FOR BRITISH MERCHANT SEAFARERS
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes reports of increased redundancies of British merchant seamen in the North Sea; further notes the 65,000 job losses in the North Sea oil and gas industry in the last year; understands the pressure shipping companies are under to cut operating costs; expresses its concern at reports …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
16th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that teachers are central to the successful delivery of high quality higher education; notes with concern that over 100,000 university teachers do not have permanent contracts and many are employed on zero hours or other exploitative arrangements; believes that this employment model is bad for students …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 24th March 2016
THE BIG RIDE
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes The Big Ride, an initiative by supporters of the Palestinian people, for organising a series of three day rides in 2016 from Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield and London that will converge in Birmingham on Sunday 7 August for a major public event with speakers from the growing …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
OUR LADY AND ST PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL RIDING HIGH
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the publication of The Herald league tables of exam performances of secondary schools for 2014-15; notes that the performances of the schools were based on pupils achieving The Herald's benchmark of five or more Highers by the time they leave school; recognises that Our Lady and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls for a …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
TYCOON IN SCHOOLS HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD WINNER
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Zack Griffin, of Eastwood High School, on his success in winning the Tycoon in Schools 2015 Highly Commended award, presented at Buckingham Palace by competition founder and star of Dragons' Den, Peter Jones CBE, and HRH The Duke of York; applauds the initiative which Zack showed …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
AUSTRALIA AND THE MARITIME BOUNDARIES OF TIMOR LESTE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the right of all nations to legally binding maritime boundaries; notes with disappointment that, almost 14 years after international recognition of Timor Leste, East Timor as an independent state, the Australian Government has refused to agree permanent maritime boundaries with Timor Leste in accordance with current …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
THE EDGE AWARD FOR BARRHEAD FOUNDRY LIBRARY
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the team at the library at Barrhead Foundry on winning a prestigious The Edge Award for the innovative way that it provides its service to the public; applauds the innovative and inviting use of targeted library space within the Foundry; commends the East Renfrewshire library staff …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that all those who serve in the UK armed forces do so knowing that this will require a great deal of personal sacrifice and will have a profound impact on their families; acknowledges that all military service involves an acceptance of substantial risk of injury, or …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
17th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th March 2016
BEITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Beith Community Development Trust (BCDT), in Beith, North Ayrshire, for being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisations in securing …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
AYRSHIRE COMMUNITIES EDUCATION AND SPORT (ACES) - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (ACES), based in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisations in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
FINNIESTON, GLASGOW, HOME OF BRITAIN'S HIPPEST PLACE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes news that Finnieston in Glasgow has been judged by The Times to be Britain's hippest place to live; considers that Finnieston, which was one of only two Scottish communities to be nominated for the award, has been greatly transformed as a vibrant community in recent …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
UNHCR AND PATHWAYS FOR ADMISSION OF SYRIAN REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the world is currently experiencing the greatest refugee crisis since the end of the Second World War with 19.5 million refugees across the globe and another 40 million people internally displaced; further notes that Syria is the largest source of refugees in the world and …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016
NUCLEAR CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern reports that nuclear convoys are regularly driven through the UK; understands that according to Nukewatch the convoys regularly travel through towns and cities close to schools, homes and businesses; condemns what it sees as an unacceptable risk to public safety; calls on the Government …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
2nd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 2016
REGULATION OF INFANT FORMULA AND FOLLOW-ON FORMULA
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned that the provisions of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 2007 are disrespected in the UK, as evidenced by the current promotion for Nestlé SMA infant formula by Tesco in breach of Article 23 of those regulations, the near identical labelling of infant and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 2016
EMBARGO ON ARMS SALES TO SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an immediate embargo on the sale of arms to Saudi Arabia in light of alleged international humanitarian law violations relating to the conflict in Yemen; acknowledges that on 25 February 2016 the European Parliament voted for a European Union-wide embargo on the sale of arms …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 15
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
BRIDGE CHURCH COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECT BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Bridge Church Community Action Project in North Ayrshire, on being awarded £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016 as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
KILWINNING SPORTS CLUB BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Kilwinning Sports Club, in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on being awarded £800 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016 as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for a …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 11th March 2016
PIRNMILL VILLAGE ASSOCIATION BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Pirnmill Village Association on the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire on being awarded £1,200 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
PENNYBURN REGENERATION YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ENTERPRISE (PRYDE) BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates the Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise (PRYDE), in North Ayrshire, on being awarded £9,500 from the Big Lottery Fund in February 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th March 2016
COLD WATER ISLAND TOURISM CONFERENCE 2016
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House welcomes the second Cold Water Island Tourism (CWIT) Conference, which is to be held from 14 to 16 March 2016 on the Isle of Arran, following what it considers the tremendous success of that conference in 2015; notes that CWIT is an initiative to promote, celebrate and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 5
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 10th March 2016
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 246), dated 25 February 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 March 2016, be annulled.
97 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 53
Labour: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016
SAFER BIRTHS CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is shocked that more than 3,500 babies are stillborn in the UK every year, one of the worst rates in the developed world so that the UK currently ranks 21st out of 49 similar high income countries; is aware that more babies die in the womb or …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
MS THERAPY CENTRE RECEIVE QUEENS AWARD
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Tayside MS Therapy Centre in Dundee which has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; commends the group of volunteers who have been dedicated to improving the lives of sufferers of multiple sclerosis since 1982; notes that the group, which was formed to use hyperbaric oxygen …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
OOR WULLIE'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the 80th birthday of Dundee comic character, Oor Wullie; notes that Oor Wullie has been causing havoc since 8 March 1936 when he first appeared in DC Thomson, Dundee publication, the Sunday Post; recognises the work of creator Robert Low and cartoonist Dudley Watkins; further notes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE DISCOVERY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House recognises the work of researchers at the University of Dundee who have identified a key mechanism that damages the cornea in Meesmann epithelial corneal dystrophy, a rare blinding disorder which is passed from parents to their children; notes the collaboration of scientists at the University of Dundee, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
FAIRY BOX CHARITY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Fairy Box, a charity that has collected and distributed toys to hospital-bound children throughout Scotland for the last 10 years; notes the dedication and relentless hard work by the charity's volunteers to deliver a unique gift box to a countless number of children in order to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
7th March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
SAFEGUARD THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF WELSH SPORT HEN WLAD FY NHADAU
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the well-established tradition that Hen Wlad fy Nhadau is the national anthem of Welsh sports teams and competitors; recognises the important role the anthem plays in uniting the Welsh nation, bringing Welsh and non-Welsh speaking citizens together; is concerned about a campaign to initiate another over-arching …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
3rd March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd March 2016
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House celebrates International Women's Day which is marked on 8 March 2016; acknowledges that this day helps celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women the world over; recognises that women still face a significant amount of inequality, with one in four women being subject to …
71 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Labour: 12
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
GLASGOW FILM FESTIVAL 2016
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) took place from 17 to 28 February 2016; recognises that this year's GFF, which was hosted in the Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and several other iconic venues across Glasgow, hosted 60 UK film premieres and recorded over 42,000 admissions to …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st March 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
RB CUNNINGHAME GRAHAM
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House remembers RB Cunninghame Graham who was first elected to Parliament in 1886 and who died on 20 March 1936; notes that he was a Scottish politician, writer, journalist and adventurer, that he entered Parliament as a radical Liberal Party member standing on a platform of the abolition …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
29th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016
CITIZENS ADVICE NETWORKS AND ASSISTANCE WITH PRIVATE PARKING CHARGES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the important work carried out by Citizens Advice networks across the UK in highlighting that the private parking industry, with the assistance of the DVLA and a flawed system of industry self-regulation, is increasingly acting as a mechanism for debt creation; notes the response to Written …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 25th February 2016
LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR PEOPLE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House recognises the support expressed during the last parliamentary session to address the issues faced by people whose identities are neither male nor female; believes that people are compromised and diminished as a result of inappropriate gender references on their personal identity information; acknowledges that all passports issued …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 30
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2016
UNALIGNED DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying high quality dairy products and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the significantly reduced price unaligned dairy farmers are being forced to accept for their milk on the open …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2016
ADVENTURE DOON AWARDS FOR ALL
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Adventure Doon on its £10,000 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the benefits to local communities of the ability to participate in a range of outdoor activities; supports the aims of improving local spaces and encouraging people to be more active; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 2016
BEFRIENDING SERVICES FOR YOUNG CARERS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises the needs of younger carers who may struggle to balance caring with education, financial responsibilities and emotional well-being; appreciates the benefits young carers gain from the practical and emotional support given through befriending services; acknowledges the valuable work undertaken in supporting young carers by a range …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
8th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
12th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SELLING OF COMPLEX FINANCIAL PRODUCTS KNOWN AS EMBEDDED SWAPS AND FIXED RATE SWAPS
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that many thousands of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK have been inappropriately sold complex financial products, including so called embedded swaps and fixed rate swaps; notes that many of these embedded swap products were sold without proper explanation of either the conditions or costs …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016
REFUGEES WELCOME TO PERTH AND KINROSS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House highlights the work carried out by the officers and elected members of Perth and Kinross Council in successfully welcoming families who have recently fled the conflict in Syria to seek a safer life in Scotland; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of a huge range of service …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
1st February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
PREVENTION OF INCITEMENT TO SEXUAL CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns what it understands is the organisation of sexist and hate-mongering meetings across the UK by so-called pick-up artist Roosh V; believes that these meetings are misogynistic and that such behaviour is not tolerable in modern day society; affirms that there is never an argument to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS' BUILDING OUR FUTURE PLAN
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned at HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan with the misnomer Building Our Future which will reduce its offices from 170 to 17; notes that these proposals are driven by the Department's need to end the costly Mapeley PFI estates contract; believes that a centralised, remote …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 18
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 8th February 2016
BEER DUTY IN THE 2016 BUDGET
Tabled by:
Nigel Evans (Conservative - Ribble Valley)
That this House welcomes the ending of the beer duty escalator and the impact of the unprecedented three successive beer duty cuts in the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Budgets in supporting the growth of Britain's breweries and underpinning confidence in the UK's pubs; notes that this has led to an …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Conservative: 16
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016
CORRIE PRIMARY SCHOOL BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Corrie Primary School, on the Isle of Arran, on being awarded £800 from the Big Lottery Fund in January 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
4th February 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016
GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE NORTH BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Girlguiding Ayrshire North on being awarded £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in January 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for a variety of projects and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016
HITTING HORSES IN RACING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
BANNING OF THE UKRAINIAN COMMUNIST PARTY
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is concerned by the District Court of Kiev's actions banning the Communist Party of Ukraine, a party with 100,000 members that received 2.6 million votes in 2012; deplores the court's decision to make its ruling in private, excluding public and legal representation for the Communist Party of …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
25th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th January 2016
ROBERT BURNS HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2016
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the strong egalitarian principles of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns, on the 257th anniversary of his birth; congratulates Médecins Sans Frontières trauma surgeon Mr David Nott, who put his life in danger while working in war zones across the world and has received the Robert …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016
BEMIS CELEBRATES BURNS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the BEMIS Celebrates Burns finale celebration at the Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow’s Old Fruitmarket on Robert Burns Day; champions this diverse community celebration as a unique partnership between BEMIS and the world-renowned Celtic Connections Music Festival; considers that this event marks the culmination of the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016
BROKEN RAINBOW'S RAINBOW DOT CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House supports the Rainbow Dot campaign to be launched on 4 February 2016 by Broken Rainbow UK to highlight the existence of LGBT domestic violence; recognises Broken Rainbow UK as the national organisation that works with LGBT victims, survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse; understands that incidents of …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 18th January 2016
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
This House believes that the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act 2000 exists to, amongst other things, help hold the Government account and improve the public's understanding of what it does; notes that a 2012 Justice Committee inquiry applauded the Act as significant enhancement of our democracy and that, in 2010, …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th January 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the publication of the Strategic Defence and Security Review and the National Security Strategy; further notes that the estimated cost of replacing the Vanguard Class of nuclear armed submarines has increased to £31 billion with a £10 billion contingency, and that the date of entry into …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2016
LORDS SPIRITUAL AND SCOTTISH DEBATES AND VOTES
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House calls on the following 26 Bishops of the Church of England as Lords Spiritual of the House of Lords to desist in debating and voting on Scottish legislation; further calls on the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, Bishop of London, Bishop of Durham, Bishop of Winchester, …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th January 2016
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2016
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration Act 2014 (Commencement No. 6) Order 2016 (S.I., 2016, No. 11), dated 6 January 2016, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 January 2016, be annulled.
67 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
17th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th December 2015
MOST IMPROVED LARGE TOWN IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock in winning the SURF award for being Scotland's most improved large town while commending the town of Irvine for being runner up; pays tribute to the work of the SNP-led East Ayrshire Councils for leading in the regeneration work; applauds particularly the restoration of the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th December 2015
KILMARNOCK FC GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY OF WINNING THE SCOTTISH LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House recognises that 2015 marks the golden anniversary of Kilmarnock FC winning the Scottish League; notes that it is still the last provincial club to manage such an achievement; and further notes that as Scottish champions in the UEFA European Cup competition, it played the European Champions, Real …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th December 2015
RECOGNITION FOR AYRSHIRE COLLEGE
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire College in its success in the Scottish Qualifications Authority Star Awards with Stephen Wilson winning SQA College Candidate of the Year, John McTaggart, Curriculum Manager, winning SQA Champion of the Year, and the Sport and Fitness Team and students winning the SQA Innovation Award for …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
MIDDLEFIELD COMMUNITY PROJECT
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Middlefield Community Project in Aberdeen on the receipt of funding from Awards for All which will allow it to pilot a block of swimming lessons for the group's young people; recognises the excellent work the club is doing with youngsters of all ages; and wishes the …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
FERSANDS AND FOUNTAIN COMMUNITY PROJECT
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Fersands and Fountain Community Project on the receipt of funding from Awards for All which will allow them to provide activities and a residential break for local young people who attend the project; recognises the excellent work of the project with youngsters of all ages; and …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
ABERDEEN NORTHSTARS RECREATIONAL ICE HOCKEY CLUB
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Aberdeen Northstars Recreational Ice Hockey Club on the receipt of funding from Awards for All which will allow them to upgrade the scoreboard at the Linx Ice Arena which they and a number of other local ice hockey clubs use; notes the increase in popularity of …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
SCOTTISH HOCKEY NORTH DISTRICT
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Scottish Hockey North District on the receipt of funding from Awards for All which will allow it to hold taster hockey sessions in nine secondary schools across Aberdeen City and Shire; notes the physical and social benefits which young people gain from taking part in team …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA) on the receipt of funding from Awards for All which will allow it to run a series of suicide prevention workshops for Aberdeen University students and staff; notes the importance of awareness of mental health issues amongst staff and students; wishes …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Refugee Council on its thirtieth anniversary; notes that it is a leading human rights agency and has been responding to refugee needs caused by events across the world since 10 December 1985, most recently coordinating the humanitarian response of the public in Scotland to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
A&M SCOTLAND AND SCOTTISH COMMUNITY CHARITY OF THE YEAR AWARD
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House applauds the charitable work of A&M Scotland and its founding directors Robert McHarg and Andy McLaren; notes that A&M has been honoured as the Scottish Community Charity of the Year by Charity Champions 2015; further notes that since being established in 2009, this Glasgow North East-based charity …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
INVERNESS AIRPORT AND KLM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes confirmation that KLM is to launch a new daily service from Inverness Airport to Amsterdam Schipol in May 2016; believes that KLM's announcement further enhances the airport's role as an international gateway to Scotland; congratulates the team at Inverness Airport and the many partners who have …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
USE OF EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the report by Save the Children, Nowhere Safe for Yemen's Children: the deadly impact of explosive weapons in Yemen, published in December 2015, including what the report calls mounting evidence that serious violations of international humanitarian law have been committed in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROSS-SHIRE WOMEN'S AID
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross-shire Women's Aid, which has provided support to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse across Ross-shire, Skye and Lochalsh for 35 years; notes that during this time, Ross-shire Women's Aid has helped thousands of women, children and young people to rebuild their …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
CUPAR IN BLOOM
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Cupar in Bloom on its outstanding and continued success in the Royal Horticultural Society Britain in Bloom awards; recognises the significance of achieving a Gold Award and the discretionary Young People's Award; and commends the tireless efforts of the voluntary committee and its close association with …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015
PROPOSED CLOSURE OF LIBRARIES IN FIFE
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House deplores the decision of Fife Council to close 16 libraries across Fife; regrets that this decision will lead to job losses; believes that libraries provide an invaluable resource to people of all ages who rely on their local library for a wide range of different services; notes …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
15th December 2015
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REDUCTION OF PRIMARY CARE BUREAUCRACY IN NHS SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the innovative approach of the Scottish Government in abolishing the Quality Outcome Framework for GPs so as to reduce bureaucracy and free-up more time to spend caring for patients; recommends that the Government consider a similar move; and commends the Scottish Government's relationship with the medical …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th December 2015
"MIKEYSLINE" COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN DISTRESS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the establishment of Mikeysline a volunteer and community-led initiative in the Highlands; notes that Mikeysline is aimed at supporting those at risk of self-harm and suicide and in providing a lifeline for young people who feel trapped by issues such as bullying, alcohol, loneliness, depression amongst …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Human Rights Day 2015 which takes place on 10 December 2015; notes that this year's Human Rights Day is devoted to the launch of a year-long campaign for the 50th anniversary of the two International Covenants on Human Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th December 2015
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EAST RENFREWSHIRE WARRIORS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates East Renfrewshire Warriors on being recognised in the recently announced Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service for 2015; notes that East Renfrewshire Warriors is a charitable non-profit organisation set up to deliver support to children with additional support needs, offering them the chance to socialise, have fun …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
7th December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015
ST MARK'S PRIMARY - MILE WALK TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates St Mark's Primary School in Hamilton, headteacher Caroline Campbell and all pupils and staff for their Mile Walk to school on 30 November 2015; notes that, as the walk took place on Saint Andrew's Day, many involved wore tartan in appreciation of Scotland's patron saint; commends …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
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ARRAN AROMATICS AND THE EXPORTED BY BRITAIN AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Arran Aromatics, a small but successful family business, on recently being nominated for an Exported by Britain Award; heralds Arran Aromatics' continued hard work to produce products of exceptional quality, including soap, body lotion, sprays and candles and all produced on and distributed from the Isle …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015
ST WINNING'S PRIMARY SCHOOL'S NATIONAL BREAKFAST CLUB AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates St Winning's Primary School in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on winning the Kellogg's National Breakfast Club Award for Scotland; commends the work of St Winning's staff and pupils, and all schools and local organisations across the UK, in setting up breakfast clubs; acknowledges that such clubs offer …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015
COMMUNITY OF ARRAN SEABED TRUST (COAST)
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes the vital work carried out by the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) in helping to protect the marine environment around Arran and the Clyde; is aware that the scientific research undertaken by COAST has contributed significantly to the establishment of 30 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015
NORTH AYRSHIRE CITIZENS' ADVICE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House praises the work of North Ayrshire Citizens Advice Service (NACAS) in its continued efforts to improve the lives of the people of North Ayrshire; is aware that staff and volunteers at NACAS offer practical and professional advice on an array of issues, from debt management to energy …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
3rd December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 2015
EFFECT OF ACCELERATED PENSION CHANGES ON WOMEN BORN IN THE 1950S
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the impact of pension changes on women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1955 who originally expected pension equalisation to be phased-in steadily between 2010 and 2020 but have been caught by acceleration to their retirement age after the Pensions Act 2011; notes that …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
3rd December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015
AYRSHIRE COLLEGE HERALD SOCIETY AWARD 2015
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates the staff, students and management of Ayrshire College on their success at the Herald Society Awards 2015, where the college was presented with the Judges' Award; notes the entries that were submitted across each category were outstanding and demonstrated imagination and commitment to making Scotland a …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
1st December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2015
LANARKSHIRE MUSLIM WELFARE SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society for being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for 2015 in the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy; recognises the extensive work the Society does offering advice and the use of its facilities; and further recognises the beneficial impact of the Society's work in the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st December 2015
PATRYK TOPOLSKI AND THE HELEN McGREGOR AWARD
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Patryk Topolski, winner of this year's Helen McGregor Award; recognises that he is the youngest-ever winner of the award, which is given annually to recognise a significant contribution to a local community by people who give freely of their own time and efforts to improve local …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2015
WORLD AIDS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises World AIDS Day 2015 which takes place on 1 December 2015; further recognises that the day allows for people throughout the world to unite in support of the fight against HIV; notes that many parliamentarians, as well as the wider public, have shown their support for …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
6th July 2015
49 signatures
(Most recent: 4 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
J. M. BARRIE AND THE PETER PAN MOAT BRAE TRUST
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House celebrates the cultural contribution of J. M. Barrie to Scottish literature and history; welcomes with great excitement the work of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, which was created with the vision to open a Centre for Children's Literature and Storytelling, and a Neverland Discovery Garden, in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House recognises the important role that Fairtrade towns have played in improving the lives of the poorest producers in the world; commends the work of campaigners and businesses in the UK in maintaining ethical business practices pertaining to the Fairtrade movement; notes with pride that Scotland gained Fairtrade …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHARITY-BASED BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House states its support for local charity-based businesses like the Usual Place Café in Dumfries, whose core objective is to create employability, training and wider citizenship opportunities for young adults with additional support needs; is committed to offering prospects like these in communities across Scotland and welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
HURLFORD'S FOOTBALL CLUBS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House belatedly congratulates the village of Hurlford for the unique achievement of winning both the Scottish Amateur Cup and the Junior Scottish Cup in the same season; notes that Hurlford United won the Scottish Junior Cup Final; pays tribute to the hardworking committee members who were able to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
REFORM OF BENEFITS SANCTIONS PROCESS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the need for people claiming benefits to follow the rules governing their eligibility; notes the fact that 50 per cent of appeals against benefits sanctions are upheld, and that many who face sanctions are not informed in writing prior to the sanction taking place; regrets the …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
BRITISH UNDERWATER TEST AND EVALUATION CENTRE
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes that the Secretary of State for Defence has so far not taken account of reasonable requests for carrying out an economic impact assessment on the effect of the proposed Ministry of Defence (MoD) byelaw changes to the inner sound in the north west of Scotland that …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 26th November 2015
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL NEWSPAPER
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House celebrates the first anniversary of the first edition of The National, Scotland's newest daily newspaper; welcomes its contribution to the political debate in Scotland as the only national daily newspaper to support Scottish Independence; and congratulates its editors, journalists and contributors for their insight and dedication over …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
NEWMILNS SNOW AND SPORTS COMPLEX
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex for hosting a successful school ski competition, attracting entrants from all over Scotland; notes the success of the facility since the upgrade and installation of a new slope; welcomes the fact that the success of the facility since transfer to a …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
ABERLOUR FAMILY SERVICE SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Aberlour Child Care Trust on securing a £373,633 grant from Investing in Communities, Supporting 21st Century Life; acknowledges the support the Aberlour Family Service South Ayrshire can provide to parents with a learning disability and their children in Girvan and surrounding South Ayrshire; recognises that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
AYRSHIRE HEARING SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates S.I.S.G. Enterprises Ltd, trading as Ayrshire Hearing Support, for securing a £286,400 grant from Investing in Communities, Supporting 21st Century Life; acknowledges the value of supporting almost 800 older people with acquired sensory loss across Ayrshire each year; recognises that the project will provide a range …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
DAVIDSON ENTERPRISE CENTRE, GIRVAN
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Alisa Horizons on gaining an award of £1,387,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the conversion of the Davidson Cottage Hospital, Girvan, into the Davidson Enterprise Centre; acknowledges the value of providing support and services for community groups, small businesses and other social enterprises; recognises that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
29th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN) on 24 October 1945; welcomes the significant impact that the UN has had over seven decades in promoting world peace, human rights and the eradication of poverty, and the particular role it has played in …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
29th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
BOMBARDIER MURRAY KERR, 77 BRIGADE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Glasgow-based army reservist Bombardier Murray Kerr, of 77th Brigade, on winning the Best Amateur Portfolio in the prestigious Army Photographic Awards 2015.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
28th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
CONTINGENT LIABILITY RELATING TO HINKLEY POINT C POWER STATION
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House objects to the Departmental Minute from the Department for Energy and Climate Change, dated 21 October 2015, concerning contingent liabilities relating to the entering into of contracts regarding the Hinkley Point C power station; and directs the Department to ensure a full examination is undertaken of the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
28th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
SUFFRAGETTE OAK: SCOTLAND'S TREE OF THE YEAR 2015
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes with delight the awarding of the title Woodland Trust Scottish Tree of the Year 2015 to the Suffragette Oak in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park; recognises that the tree was planted by suffrage organisations on 20 April 1918 to mark women gaining the right to vote earlier that …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
LIVING WAGE WEEK AND REDUCTIONS TO TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House joins all those supporting Living Wage Week from 1 to 7 November 2015; notes the hourly national living wage rate, set by the Living Wage Foundation, according to the cost of living, is currently £7.85 with a London rate of £9.15; further notes the national minimum wage …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
GIVING TUESDAY
Tabled by:
Nick Hurd (Conservative - Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner)
That this House notes that the UK is consistently ranked as one of the most generous countries in the world; acknowledges the important contribution that charities and voluntary groups, donors and volunteers make in each constituency; celebrates the success of the #GivingTuesday campaign in the UK in 2014 last year, …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
27th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
US VISAS FOR PERFORMING MUSICIANS
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises the difficulties for UK musicians obtaining work visas to enter the US to perform; notes that the American performer visa application process requires face-to-face meetings in either Belfast or London which may require expensive overnight stays for musicians and bands that live outside these cities; acknowledges …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
NEWBATTLE ABBEY COLLEGE SECOND WORLD WAR PROJECT
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Newbattle Abbey College on securing a grant of £66,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund; understands that Newbattle Abbey College will use this funding to research and display its contribution to the Second World War, allowing the College to assess archival details around the UK related to …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
27th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
DETENTION OF OPPOSITION LEADERS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses dismay at the ongoing human rights violations in Bahrain, especially the detention of opposition leaders like Sheikh Ali Salman, Ebrahim Sharif, Fadhel Abbas, Majid Milad and others; believes that many arrests and detentions in Bahrain are unjust and are linked to people exercising their right to …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Tabled by:
Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Awareness Month across the UK and that 13 November 2015 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for the various activities being carried out to raise awareness of the disease during November 2015, including Pancreatic …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
PROTECTION OF SHOP WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ann Coffey (The Independent Group for Change - Stockport)
That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its ongoing Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with regret the chaotic and angry events of last year's Black Friday sales which resulted in shopworkers and members …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
HABIB RAHMAN AND THE JCWI
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House commends the work of Habib Rahman, who retires from his position as Chief Executive of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) in October 2015, after serving in that role for 16 years; congratulates Mr Rahman for leading so effectively the JCWI, an organisation which …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
EAST PARK SCHOOL, GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates East Park School, Glasgow, on its programme of celebrations marking 140 years since its foundation in 1874; notes that the school, based in the Maryhill area of the city, is a registered charity providing education and supported accommodation services to children and young people with additional …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises October as Black History Month; celebrates the vital role that black and minority ethnic people have played in the history of this country; believes that the continued learning and understanding of black and minority ethnic history promotes integration and respect in communities; appreciates the work of …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
GLASGOW NORTH WEST WOMEN'S CENTRE
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House acknowledges the important work of the Glasgow North West Women's Centre, based in the Maryhill area of the city; notes that the Centre aims to bring women together and enable them to tackle issues of importance and to find practical ways of improving their situation, and to …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
FORCED CHILD ADOPTION
Tabled by:
Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House recognises the suffering caused by forced child adoptions during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, which took place due to social pressures on women who had children outside of marriage; notes the unacceptable adoption and care practices of the past, such as not giving information about welfare services, …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
145 YEARS OF THE ARLINGTON BATHS CLUB
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the Arlington Baths Club, Glasgow, on its 145th anniversary; notes that the club, founded in 1870, is the oldest private baths club in the world, and is owned and run by its members on a not-for-profit basis; further notes its many contributions to health, wellbeing and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015
GIVE ART GLASGOW PROJECT
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Give Art Glasgow project, an initiative led by local artists in Glasgow to provide arts and creative materials to children and young people who rely on food banks; notes the collaboration between the project and the Greater Maryhill Food Bank in Glasgow, …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
23rd November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015
HALEY DAVIDSON, YOUTH LINK, YMCA AND BIFFY CLYRO
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates the work of Haley Davidson in achieving her one year of volunteering certificate from Youthlink Scotland; notes that, at only 17, Haley has now participated in community volunteering for an amazing seven years; further notes that the Youthlink programme of activities continues to be successful at …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
PG PAPER - OFFICE OPENING
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the official opening of PG Paper, which occurred on 11 November 2015 at Custom House, Custom Quay, Greenock; notes PG Paper is an award-winning company based in Inverclyde; further notes that the business is one of the UK's fastest growing paper companies providing customised paper solutions, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
17th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2015
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the outstanding work done by Small Business Saturday UK in encouraging consumers to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities; congratulates Britain's five million small businesses for providing the backbone of local economies and employment; welcomes the diversity, resilience and innovation of the small …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT AND ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands of people who served in the Royal Navy before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and for when they have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th November 2015
COALYARD TEAROOM, LARKHALL
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House condemns South Lanarkshire Council's proposal to shut The Coalyard tearoom in Larkhall; notes that the project helps those with additional support needs learn skills which will prepare them for employment, as well as develop skills for everyday living; acknowledges Larkhall Community Council's efforts to keep The Coalyard …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
WHY I LOVE PAISLEY CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the #WhyILovePaisley campaign; recognises that this has been launched by the Paisley Daily Express to support the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2021; notes that the campaign involves asking people what they appreciate most about the town; celebrates the rich history of the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015
MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that thousands who served in the armed services before 1987 are not entitled to full compensation for being exposed, while under military orders, to asbestos and to have contracted mesothelioma; further notes that they will lose out massively when compared with people who contracted the lethal …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TOURISM AWARDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the 2015 Highlands and Islands Tourism awards; celebrates the contribution tourism has made to the region over the last year; and looks forward to a successful 2016 for the sector, which includes the return of the Scottish Open to Castle Stuart where attendance is set to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
HEATHROW FLIGHTS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the announcement that, from May next year, British Airways will have daily flights between Inverness and Heathrow; congratulates the team at HIAL for securing this vital service which is likely to result in a considerable economic boost to the Highland business community; however also recognises that …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
ICT IN LEARNING
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates the Highland Council on its work around digital learning and welcomes its commitment to promoting ICT in Learning across the Highlands; recognises that this positive learning strategy must be supported by suitable digital infrastructure to ensure that Highland pupils are not disadvantaged as a result of …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015
CLEANER AIR FOR SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House welcomes the announcement of Cleaner Air for Scotland - the Road for a Healthier Future, Scotland's new national strategy for reducing air pollution, aiming to protect human health and reduce health inequalities, produced in partnership with public and private organisations; notes that this strategy adopts the World …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2015
NEILSTON WAR MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends the work of the Neilston War Memorial Association which culminated on 7 November 2015 in the dedication of the long-awaited Neilston War Memorial, commemorating the sacrifice made by 218 local residents of the village and surrounding areas since World War One; notes that prior to the …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
9th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 9th November 2015
EAGLESHAM MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Eaglesham 1990 Macmillan Cancer Support Committee on reaching its 25th anniversary; notes that the group's founder, Marie Jeffrey, was prompted to start fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support in response to a relative losing her battle against cancer; further notes that over this 25 year period the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
9th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th November 2015
HMS GANNET SAR HELICOPTER CREW AWARD
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House honours the outstanding courage, team-work and professionalism of the crew of Search and Rescue Helicopter R177 from HMS Gannet, comprising of Lt Lewis (Observer/SAR Cdr), Lt Cdr Fuller (P1/Handling Pilot), Lt Hammond (P2) and POACMN Henson (Aircrewman) who recently received the Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
2nd November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 5th November 2015
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House observes that 8 November 2015 will be the 50th anniversary of the creation of the British Indian Ocean Territory, the purpose of which was to build a US base on Diego Garcia; notes that an agreement between the UK and the US of 30 December 1966 made …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 5
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
ANTI-SEMITISM AND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes with concern that the Community Security Trust recorded a doubling of anti-Semitic incidents across the UK in 2014 to 1,168; further notes that the pattern of these attacks reveals the single biggest contributing factor to have been anti-Semitic reaction to the armed violence between Israel and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
VETERINARY NURSE TITLE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes the campaign by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for formal protection of the title Veterinary Nurse; recognises that registered veterinary nurses are true professionals who can give medical treatment or carry out minor surgery on animals in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Veterinary Surgeons' …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
NEILSTON: SCOTLAND'S FIRST EVER CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Neilston Development Trust on the award of Scotland's first-ever Cycle Friendly Community Award for its Cycle Neilston! programme of events, activities and services; notes that the Cycle Friendly Community Award was launched by Cycling Scotland to recognise the efforts of communities and groups in promoting cycling …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd November 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd November 2015
CARERS ALLOWANCE EARNINGS LIMIT
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House believes that carers provide a valuable service to the community and should be encouraged and supported to remain in education or employment while undertaking their caring responsibilities; notes the terms on the Government website, which states that the earnings limit for those receiving careers allowance is no …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 29th October 2015
HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN INDIA
Tabled by:
Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes the enduring hunger strike of Bapu Surat Singh in Panjaab, India, which has now exceeded 170 days; further notes this protest against the Indian state and calls for the release of multiple political prisoners who are held by the Indian state; notes the continuing 20-year incarceration …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 24
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
AYRSHIRE COMMUNITY TRUST
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the key contribution to North Ayrshire made by the Ayrshire Community Trust and its many volunteers; notes that the Trust has helped over 30,000 people become involved in volunteering in the local area, contributing to a myriad of different projects, including organisational support, training, independent examinations, …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
GOVERNMENT POLICY ON YEMEN
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Yemen and advises those there to leave immediately due to the deteriorating military and humanitarian situation in that country; welcomes the comprehensive report produced by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Yemen; calls on the Home …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
FUNDRAISING FOR THE JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises the excellent charitable efforts of Ruth Elliot of Cairnhill in Airdrie who, with Andrew Fitzpatrick, completed the Compass Challenge of climbing four Munros and cycling the 400 plus miles between each peak to raise an outstanding £12,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and which follows …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
GIRVAN YOUTH TRUST
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Girvan Youth Trust on gaining an award of £50,000 from Young Start; acknowledges the value of providing a structured volunteering programme for young people; recognises the difficulties faced by voluntary organisations in securing ongoing funding; and commends the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund Scotland …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
WORLD POLIO DAY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House marks World Polio Day on 24 October 2015 and recognises the incredible immunisation project, started by Rotarians, 30 years ago, to eliminate polio and its debilitating paralysis from the world; and celebrates that Africa has now been polio-free for more than one year but will continue to …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
NORTH OF SCOTLAND CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates North of Scotland Childcare Association on its recent Awards of All grant of £9,995; recognises that the grant will help improve the lives of people most in need who will now receive the support they deserve; and notes that the project's excellent work will now be …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
WEAR IT PINK BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the contribution of the breast cancer month of October, particularly Wear it Pink Day on 23 October 2015, in raising awareness of breast cancer, encouraging women to attend breast screening and to seek medical help if they are concerned about breast changes; celebrates the improved survival …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
FYRISH GYMNASTICS CLUB
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Fyrish Gymnastics Club on its recent Awards for All grant of £9,000; notes that the grant will be used by the club to fund and expand its innovative community programme of gymnastic sessions for children and young people across Ross-shire; and commends its excellent work that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015
AYR RACECOURSE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayr Racecourse on gaining a Five Star Visitor Attraction Award from VisitScotland, in recognition of its outstanding standards; acknowledges the hard work carried out by staff at the Racecourse in welcoming more than 100,000 visitors to racing fixtures and hospitality events in the past year; recognises …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
22nd October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 22nd October 2015
USE OF CHILDREN AS SUICIDE BOMBERS
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House condemns the practice of using suicide bombers to cause harm and create fear among innocent people, and in particular the rising trend of using children in this way; and urges the Government to take the lead among the international community to research the issue of child suicide …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
18th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st October 2015
MANDATORY INSTALLATION OF CCTV IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward legislative proposals for the mandatory installation of closed circuit television (CCTV) in UK slaughterhouses with independent monitoring of the footage; notes that a 2014 YouGov poll found that, of those who expressed a view, 87 per cent support mandatory CCTV …
142 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 71
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB'S CHARITABLE TRADITIONS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club, their charitable arm the Celtic FC Foundation and the Celtic supporters following the raising of approximately £90,000 to assist those affected in the refugee crisis through a number of different initiatives; notes that £40,000 of this will be donated to the British Red …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
20th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015
SCOTTISH NATIONAL RUGBY TEAM
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House congratulates the Scottish National Rugby team on its heroic performance in the recent Rugby World Cup quarter final; notes that despite the result the people of Scotland are incredibly proud of each and every player; pays tribute to the leadership of Vern Cotter and Greig Laidlaw; and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th October 2015
MEMBERS REPRESENTING SCOTTISH CONSTITUENCIES AND HEATHROW EXPANSION
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House urges the Secretary of State for Transport to confirm that the decision on where to construct additional runway capacity in the south east of England cannot just be a matter for hon. Members representing English constituencies; further calls on him to confirm that at every stage of …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
19th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th October 2015
TICKET TOUTING
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that ticket touting benefits neither customers, fans, athletes, artists nor the groups and venues involved in the organisation and staging of cultural and sporting events; notes that ticket touts are people who deliberately purchase tickets for an event in bulk with the shameless aim to sell …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
WILSON DOCTRINE
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the judgment of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) that the Wilson Doctrine is not legally enforceable and calls it a political statement in a political context, encompassing the ambiguity that is sometimes to be found in political statements; further notes that this runs contrary to assurances …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON CHRISTIANS IN VIETNAM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to urge the Vietnam government to relax restrictions on Christians, who are subject to beatings, harassment, intimidation and registration policies; notes that a number of Christian prisoners remain behind bars because of their religious beliefs; further notes that, under …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
13th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 19th October 2015
RELEASE OF PASTOR ABEDINI IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House requests the immediate release of Pastor Abedini and other Christians, Behnam Irani, Maryam Naseem, Naghash-Zargaran, Ebrahim Firouzi and Ata Babaei, detained in Iran for no reason other than the peaceful exercise of their Christian faith; expresses concern that seven Baha'i leaders, Mrs Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr Jamaloddin Khanjani, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
BARNARDO'S, NORTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the exceptional contribution made by Barnardo's in local communities and particularly in its unwavering support for children, families and any individuals needing assistance in North Ayrshire; praises the hard work of this charity and its volunteers who tirelessly seek to improve the lives of children and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
FIRST WORLD WAR CENTENARY EVENTS IN INVERCLYDE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House congratulates the Poets @ War project on its receipt of a funding award of £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund; understands that the project will use drama and poetry as an educational tool to teach young people about the impact of the First World War on Inverclyde; …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House commends the report by Saferworld, The 2015 UK Strategic Defence and Security Review and beyond, published in October 2015, which welcomes the upcoming SDSR as an opportunity to rebalance the armed forces following the mistakes of the 2010 review; calls on the Government to ensure that this …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the campaign by Amnesty International calling for the release of Aster Fissehatison and 10 other prisoners of conscience in Eritrea, who were arrested on 18 September 2001 after writing an open letter to that President of that country calling for democratic political dialogue, unity and the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the White Ribbon campaign; notes that 45 per cent of women in the UK have experienced some form of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; recognises that men have an important role to play in ending violence against women; welcomes the introduction of Clare's Law in …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
NORTHERN IRELAND EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFICATION
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the incredible achievement by the manager, players, backroom staff and supporters of the Northern Ireland football team in qualifying for the European Championships for the first time, finishing top of their group, and scoring more goals than any other team in the history of the championships …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
12th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th October 2015
FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS
Tabled by:
John Pugh (Liberal Democrat - Southport)
That this House notes with concern the possible abolition of the coalition Government's free school meals programme in November's spending review; is aware of the Government's demanded cuts of between 25 and 40 per cent from unprotected budgets and views with deep disquiet speculation that free school meals are at …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
WELSH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates the Welsh national football team for qualifying for the European Championships in France in 2016; pays tribute to manager Chris Coleman and the players for their achievements; salutes the long-suffering Welsh fans for their loyalty to the national cause; and looks forward to an exciting Championship …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
AYRSHIRE LGBTQ
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire LGBTQ on becoming the first Scottish LGBTI Community Group of the Year at the inaugural Scottish LGBTI Awards; notes that the award was the result of a public vote and sponsored by Pride Glasgow; commends the volunteers at Ayrshire LGBTI for their hard work in …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION GRASSROOTS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Peter Frame of Loanhead on being recognised as Scottish Football Association Grassroots Volunteer of the Year; notes that Peter has been coaching young footballers for more than 41 years; and commends the commitment of volunteers across the country who give up their time to encourage, support …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
NEWTONGRANGE BANK CLOSURE
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the detrimental impact of the prospective closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Newtongrange to the people and businesses in Midlothian; and applauds the effort of the community and its efforts to oppose this closure and highlighting the negative impact this will have on …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
BORDERS RAILWAY
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the opening of the Borders Railway on 9 September 2015; recognises the benefit that this transport link will bring to communities in Midlothian and the Scottish Borders; and notes that this railway project is the longest completed in the UK for more than 100 years and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
HONOURING THE SACRIFICE OF THE 1820 MARTYRS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House recognises the sacrifice of the 1820 martyrs, who gave their lives in the name of equality and democratic reform at a time when ordinary people were denied the vote; remembers James Wilson of Strathaven who was hanged and beheaded in Glasgow for leading the march from Strathaven …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
GLASGAY! FESTIVAL 2015
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Glasgay! festival for winning the Award for Culture at this year's Scottish LGBTI awards; notes the festival's successful transition to a year round operation; recognises the importance of the awards in acknowledging the contribution of groups and individuals to LGBTI equality and human rights in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
GLASGOW WELCOMES REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is pleased to note the vigil in George Square, Glasgow, which took place on 12 September 2015 to show solidarity with refugees fleeing Syria; considers that those attending the vigil also called for the Government to increase vastly the number of refugees it proposes to settle in …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
EAST RENFREWSHIRE DIVERSITY DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the successful East Renfrewshire Diversity Day held on 3 September 2015, and commends the organisers for their work on this positive annual event where East Renfrewshire school pupils came together to learn about different cultures and faiths, and celebrate the diverse local area; appreciates the involvement …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
SUE RYDER DEE VIEW COURT CENTRE
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House congratulates the recent funding boost of £9,980 by Awards for All Scotland to further improve the facilities for neurological rehabilitation at the Sue Ryder Dee View Court centre in Aberdeen; acknowledges the vital and life-changing impact of high-quality neurological rehabilitation and treatments for people suffering with complex …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
ALNESS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Alness Community Association Limited on its recently received Awards for All grant of £3,542 to update its website in order to increase volunteer input; commends the Association on its work to improve the local community and bring people together; and supports the Association as it further …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Invercharron Highland Games Association for receiving an award of £4,650 from Awards for All to purchase equipment for use during its games; and commends the Association's work in running the games, which brings the community together to celebrate tradition and promote tourism in the area.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015
DUNDEE REFUGEE SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House recognises the outstanding response and contribution of Dundee Refugee Support in raising funds and collecting essential items to support refugees who desperately need help during the unfolding European refugee crisis; praises the work of this organisation and the generosity of the citizens of Dundee; appreciates the urgency …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 17th September 2015
DUNDEE TO AMSTERDAM REGIONAL AIR CONNECTIVITY FUND BID
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House welcomes the campaign calling on the Government to approve Flybe's bid for funding from the Regional Air Connectivity Fund for a daily return flight from Dundee to Amsterdam; recognises that an Amsterdam link was assessed as the most promising new international route in Transport Scotland's 2013 Scoping …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 17th September 2015
COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES 2015
Tabled by:
John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House congratulates the Scottish and other young athletes who compete in the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia; admires their dedication; welcomes their role as ambassadors for their nations; and recognises that they provide an inspiration for everyone who believes in the power of sport to break down …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
REPORT BY THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the publication of a report by The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement on the impact of the Lobbying Act on civil society and democratic engagement during the run-up to the 2015 general election; acknowledges that over 50 charities and campaign groups provided evidence to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO BANKIE TALKING NEWSPAPER
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the volunteers at Bankie Talking Newspaper Clydebank on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest form of recognition for voluntary organisations; believes that Bankie Talk carries out invaluable work in supporting blind and visually-impaired people by giving its service users access to information …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
GIVE A DOG A BONE: POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the achievement of Louise Russell, of Clarkston, who set up the charity, Give a Dog a Bone - and an Animal a Home, which helps those over 60 years of age to find a rescue pet companion; congratulates her on founding this unique charity and on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO THE LOCH LOMOND RESCUE BOAT TEAM
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the volunteers of the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat Team on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade for voluntary organisations; notes that the principal function of the Loch Lomond Rescue Boat is to ensure that a rescue service is provided for the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
CONVERGENCE UPLIFT FOR SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on the Government to review with immediate effect the disbursement of convergence uplift payments and not wait for a review in 2016-17 as currently proposed; recognises that in 2013, the EU gave the UK a convergence dividend of 230 million euros largely as a result of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
9th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
IRISH NAVAL SERVICE HUMANITARIAN WORK IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the role being played by the Irish Naval Service in the Mediterranean in rescuing men, women and children fleeing war zones and conflicts, in particular the current conflict in Syria; furthermore praises the efforts of the crews of LÉ Niamh, LÉ Eithne and LÉ Samuel Beckett …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
TRIDENT RENEWAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer visited the Faslane Naval Base to announce £500 million of spending; is concerned that this announcement pre-empts a final decision on Trident replacement; and calls on the Government to ensure that any decision on the Trident replacement is subject to …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports the celebration of International Charities Day which was held on 5 September 2015; congratulates all charities as they undertake their role in promoting their charitable objectives; recognises and celebrates the diversity of charities, their trustees' and volunteers' value in public life; and believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
RELEASE OF SHAKER AAMER FROM GUANTANAMO
Tabled by:
Andrew Mitchell (Conservative - Sutton Coldfield)
That this House calls on the US administration to release Shaker Aamer from his imprisonment in Guantanamo Bay; notes that he has now been incarcerated for 13 years without charge; further notes that he has twice been cleared for release and transfer, under President Bush in 2007 and President Obama …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 5
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
9th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
OIL AND GAS UK'S ANNUAL ECONOMIC REPORT
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the release of Oil and Gas UK's annual Economic Report; notes that this has been a challenging time for all those involved in the industry; congratulates all those involved in the sector for their hard work and commitment; regrets that capital investment is likely to drop …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
UK ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the report published by War on Want in July 2015 entitled Arming Apartheid: UK Complicity in Israel's Crimes Against the Palestinian People, which details the UK's arms trade with Israel; further notes that, despite promises given, UK-made weapons and military technologies continue to be sold to …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
100th ANNIVERSARY OF AWARD OF VICTORIA CROSS TO ROBERT DUNSIRE, METHIL
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that September 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the act of supreme gallantry in which Private Robert Dunsire, a coal miner from Methil in Fife, twice risked his life to go into the field under heavy fire to rescue wounded comrades during the Battle of Loos; …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
USE OF CAGES TO REAR BIRDS FOR SHOOTING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that every year some 50 million pheasants and partridges are mass-produced to be shot for so-called sport and that a large number of the breeding birds are confined for the whole of their productive lives in unnatural, unpleasant, crowded metal battery units, known in …
117 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 53
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
EFFECT OF ZERO-HOURS CONTRACTS ON WOMEN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House recognises the increase in zero-hours contracts under the current Government's austerity measures; accepts the Office for National Statistics figures that show 750,000 people are on zero-hours contracts in the UK as of June 2015; acknowledges the financial constraints zero-hours contracts can put on working people who are …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
POTENTIAL CLOSURE OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN FIFE
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes with deep concern the proposal by Fife Council and Fife Cultural Trust to close 16 public libraries in Fife; further notes that the threatened closures have come about as a result of funding cuts approved by Fife Council in February 2013; notes that the cuts were …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
VICTIM SUPPORT SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Victim Support South Ayrshire on reaching its 25th anniversary; acknowledges the value of providing free confidential, practical and emotional support and information to victims, witnesses and anyone affected by crime; and commends the amazing efforts of the trained staff and volunteers in delivering this service to …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
AIRDRIE SUPPORTERS' TRUST KIT AID TO MONGOLIA
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises the outstanding charitable work carried out by the Airdrie Supporters' Trust in the local area, but also internationally as part of the Kit Aid campaign; notes that the Trust has been collecting old football kits from local supporters in exchange for free Airdrieonians season tickets and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
INCOMES OF WORKING FAMILIES AND TAX CREDIT CHANGES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with grave concern that the Government's changes to tax credits will make many working families on low wages worse off, despite the increase to the National Minimum Wage; observes that the new minimum wage is nowhere near a Living Wage; further observes that under the proposed …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
PAY AT DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that the pay of public servants employed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) was frozen in 2010 and 2011 and increased by a maximum of one per cent from 2012 to 2015, and pay has therefore fallen in real terms over the …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
SCHOOL UNIFORM BANKS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes the emerging network of volunteer-run Back to School Banks aimed at helping families affected by benefits cuts, unemployment, or low pay by equipping children with school uniforms and other essentials such as bags and pencils; recognises the contribution of Sandra Douglas of East Renfrewshire and Deborah …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
SHOTTS AND DYKEHEAD CALEDONIA - WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band on winning the Grade 1 title at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; notes that this is the first time a Scottish band has won the main prize in 10 years; further notes that around 8,000 competitors took part …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
MERCHANT NAVY AND THE ARCTIC STAR
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House acknowledges the work of local authorities, including East Renfrewshire Council and many other organisations and individuals to mark Merchant Navy Day on 3 September 2015; recognises the valuable role played by the Merchant Navy in peacetime and in times of conflict and the dangers they faced; and …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
RENFREWSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce becoming the first chamber in the UK to be awarded Living Wage Accreditation and in the process paying its staff the official living wage of £7.85 an hour; notes the benefits that can be brought to businesses in paying its staff a …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
BANKING IN TOWNS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is alarmed at the number of branches that banks are closing across Scotland and the UK as a whole in small towns; is concerned at the number of towns being left without a bank; is disappointed that the Royal Bank of Scotland has abandoned its commitment to …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
RNIB SCOTLAND AND DEVOLUTION
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the pivotal role RNIB Scotland plays in advocating the interests of blind and partially-sighted Scots and the high quality services it delivers; notes with dismay the proposed transfer of RNIB Scotland to Action for Blind People; expresses deep concern that the blind and partially-sighted members of …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
NATIONAL HOMES REGISTER TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House is appalled at the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the doorstep of Europe and urges the Government to honour and follow in the great traditions of the UK by accepting many more thousands of genuine and desperate refugees, caused by the greatest displacement of people since the Second …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 47
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
ST PAUL'S (WHITEINCH) PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to education in Glasgow made by Mr Martin Hardie, headteacher of St Paul's Primary in Whiteinch, over the last 38 years and deputy headteacher, Mrs Eileen McSween, over the last 37 years; notes in particular their dedication and service to the children of …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
15th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
SCOTLAND AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House wishes the Scotland rugby team the best of luck for the Rugby World Cup that is to be held throughout September and October 2015; notes that this tournament is to be held in England and is expected to contribute up to £2.2 billion of output to the …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2015
GRANITE CITY ROLLER GIRLS
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the Aberdeen Granite City Roller Girls on securing an Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; notes that this funding will enable the Granite City Roller Girls to continue to train, compete and promote the growing and popular sport of roller derby in Aberdeen …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF KEIR HARDIE
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes that 26 September 2015 marks the centenary of the death of Keir Hardie, the first independent representative of working people to be elected to this Parliament, a consistent champion of Scottish Home Rule and votes for women, and an unswerving opponent of British involvement in the …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 9
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2015
ABERDEEN'S POLICE SCOTLAND YOUTH VOLUNTEERS TEAM
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House congratulates the 10 young people from Aberdeen's Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) on their success at the National Games, held at the Scottish Police College, Tulliallan; recognises that the Aberdeen squad were crowned the first ever Scottish champions and attained second place in the overall UK rankings; …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
11th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2015
SCOURIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Scourie Community Development Company Limited in receiving a £54,000 award from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase land to establish a GeoCentre for the North West Highland Geopark; and commends its work to improve tourism infrastructure in its remote location in the north of Scotland.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
11th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Friday 11th September 2015
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY MEDIATION HIGHLAND
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House acknowledges the excellent work of Family Mediation Highland (Relationships Scotland) in providing family mediation, homelessness mediation, counselling for children and young people, neighbourhood dispute mediation and parent support in the Highlands of Scotland; and offers it congratulations and support in opening its new centre in Caithness.
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
10th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 10th September 2015
ZERO WASTE WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House celebrates Zero Waste Week 2015, which runs between 7 and 13 September 2015; notes that it is in its eighth year owing to the hard work of founder Rachelle Strauss, co-ordinating the project in her own free time; further notes that this campaign has been successful on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2015
SCOTTISH AIRSHOW 2015
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the organisers of the Scottish Airshow 2015 on their successful two-day event in Ayr and Prestwick; welcomes the news that the event attracted in the region of 120,000 spectators to the area; commends the team at the Scottish Airshow for their hard work in doubling the …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 7th September 2015
NEW MOTHERS AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned about the findings of recent Equality and Human Rights Commission research with over 3,200 new mothers that was carried out in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; understands that 11 per cent of the women interviewed reported having been dismissed, made compulsorily …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
TACKLING THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with extreme concern the ongoing refugee crisis being witnessed in Europe and across the Mediterranean Sea; understands that the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 350,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea between January and August 2015; considers it a tragedy …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 7th September 2015
BRITISH PENSIONERS OVERSEAS
Tabled by:
Yasmin Qureshi (Labour - Bolton South and Walkden)
That this House believes that all pensioners have the right to dignity in retirement; notes that 550,000 British pensioners living in 122 countries overseas do not get their pension automatically uprated, but pensioners living in other countries do; regrets that, while those pensioners adversely affected have made the necessary National …
79 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 22
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
NAMING OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the Government's naming of its so-called National Living Wage, while welcoming this de facto increase of the minimum wage; notes that this living wage aims to be based on a percentage of median income, rather than need; considers this an invidious attempt to devalue the term …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
20th July 2015
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
McROBERT AWARD
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Artemis Intelligent Power on being awarded the McRobert Award by the Royal Academy of Engineering; commends the team at Artemis on developing their digital displacement system which led to winning this prestigious award; and recognises the technology made by Artemis could increase the power of offshore …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PALLIATIVE CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware of the findings of research conducted by the London School of Economics which demonstrated that many of the approximately 468,000 people who die each year in the UK needed palliative care during their illness, but did not receive it; notes that the report pointed out …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House fails to understand how a family with a disabled child receiving disability living allowance can be better off if the parents lose their tax credits because they have a collective household income of more than £15,000 per annum; and calls on the Government to help and protect …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
BALLIEMORE CUP FINAL
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Beauly Shinty Club on winning the Balliemore Cup Final for the first time in its history on 18 July 2015 at Kingussie when it defeated Glasgow Mid-Argyll by 5-3; notes Beauly has a long and distinguished history having been established in 1892; and further notes the …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CUTS IN BENEFITS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is disappointed to learn that the Government is planning to cut support for people placed in the work related activity group (WRAG) of employment and support allowance from April 2017, down to the rates paid to people on jobseeker's allowance (JSA); notes that half of the people …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MND RESEARCH AND GORDON'S FIGHTBACK
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House congratulates Gordon Aikman on a stunningly successful campaign, Gordon's Fightback, which has substantially raised the profile of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a cruelly progressive and debilitating disease, for which there is currently no cure; notes that over £320,000 has been raised by Gordon's Fightback to fund vitally …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
UNIVERSAL ELECTRICITY MARKET
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls for the creation of one universal market for electricity distribution in the UK and the ending of 14 regional markets that results in consumers and businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland paying the highest prices in the UK resulting in unacceptable levels of fuel …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ISRAEL'S TREATMENT OF NON-JEWISH REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the abysmally low proportion of non-Jewish, African asylum seekers who have been granted refugee status in Israel; notes with concern that less than one per cent of applications by African refugees are successful; further notes that Israel's closest neighbours, Jordan and Lebanon, have each accepted millions …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the founding of the club on 6 August; recognises the important part that many football clubs play within their communities and in particular notes the historic and important part that Hibernian has played in Leith, Edinburgh and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
IMMIGRATION
Tabled by:
Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Asylum Support (Amendment No. 3) Regulation 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1501), dated 8 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled.
51 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
OUTSOURCING OF PRODUCTION BY SCOTTISH PROVINCIAL PRESS
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House condemns the decision of Scottish Provincial Press to outsource production to India, making loyal staff with over 30 years' service in Golspie redundant; and calls for the decision to be reversed to preserve links between Highland communities and the newspaper titles the Scottish Provincial Press publishes.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CONTAMINATED BLOOD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the ongoing hardship and challenges faced by those infected with contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s; and encourages the Prime Minister to implement promised arrangements to distribute an additional £25 million to those affected as soon as is practicable.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
FREE SPEECH IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House expresses severe concerns about the ongoing restrictions against free speech in Bahrain; notes the recent findings by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch of reprisals against individuals exercising their right to free speech in Bahrain, including the continued ban on protests and rallies and the systematic use …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ACTION AID'S FEARLESS CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ENERGY COMPANY TREATMENT OF PREPAYMENT METER CUSTOMERS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the recent Ofgem report calling on all energy suppliers to treat prepayment meter (PPM) customers fairly; further notes that households need more support in switching to different tariffs and method of supply; believes that companies should abolish the charge for installing PPMs as this adds to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE IN THE WORKPLACE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House commends the Women's Tennis Association for introducing regular heat breaks for competitors at Wimbledon once the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius; is surprised that similar provisions are not also in place for male competitors; regrets that workers in the UK have no guaranteed legal safeguards from working …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CLYDE & HEBRIDES FERRY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current dispute between RMT members and Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) over concerns about future operations of services and employment terms and conditions linked to the tendering process of Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) currently operated by Calmac; further notes that these services were first put …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SMA' SHOT DAY CELEBRATIONS
Tabled by:
Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House welcomes the annual SMA' shot day celebrations in Paisley on 4 July 2015; recognises that SMA' shot day is one of the oldest workers' festivals in the world, celebrating Paisley's weavers in an industrial dispute of the 19th century; and congratulates all those who take part in …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CALLING TIME ON NUISANCE CALLS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises that too many members of the public are bombarded with nuisance calls and texts which is a huge issue of concern; is aware that the Which? campaign, Calling Time on Nuisance Calls and Texts, found that eight in 10 people said that cold calls were an …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its continued success in higher education league tables; notes that St Andrews was recently ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK for a second year in a row by The Guardian University Guide; further notes it was ranked …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the importance of education around the world; notes that 58 million children around the world are unable to access their right to education; further recognises that over half of the children who do not go to school are girls; and welcomes the Send My Friend to …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 13
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DUTY EXEMPTION FOR SMALL-SCALE CIDER PRODUCERS
Tabled by:
David Warburton (Independent - Somerton and Frome)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of small-scale cider producers, which comprise some 80 per cent of Britain's individual cider makers, believing that they are integral to a great British tradition, supporting a lively pub culture and tourism sector; is concerned that small cider producers …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
FRIENDS OF QUEEN MARGARET DRIVE AND G20 HERITAGE EXHIBITION IN GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of the Friends of Queen Margaret Drive group in Glasgow, which has been marked by an exhibition in the city's Kibble Palace, exploring the heritage of the G20 postcode area and local Conservation Area; notes that over 20,000 people have visited the exhibition and …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 1
29th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SHOTTS TOWN STATUS
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House welcomes the efforts of community activists in Shotts, North Lanarkshire in their campaign to see Shotts recognised as a town, rather than a collection of villages, by North Lanarkshire Council; acknowledges a petition nearly 1,000 signatures from local residents demanding the change; recognises that town status would …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
29th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CAR PARKING ON PAVEMENTS
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports the campaign by Guide Dogs for the Blind and others to stop cars parking on pavements; considers that parking on pavements is a hindrance to many pedestrians, particularly those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as well as being of great danger to those who are blind or …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
29th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
TRANSPARENCY IN GREYHOUND RACING
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House is concerned over the transparency of greyhound racing welfare records; notes that an estimated 4,000 greyhounds still suffer serious injuries annually through racing; recognises the importance of the upcoming review and assessment of the Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010 by the Department of Environment, Food and …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
25th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
WILD ANIMALS IN CIRCUSES
Tabled by:
Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House notes that a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses was included in the manifestos of the Conservative, Labour and Green parties at the recent general election, showing the unified support across the House on this animal protection issue; recalls that 94 per cent of …
81 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
INTERNATIONAL DRUGS POLICY AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House welcomes the third global day of action for the Support Don't Punish campaign, to highlight the harms caused by the war on drugs; further welcomes the international day in support of victims of torture; notes that both events take place on 26 June 2015 and that both …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS WITHIN SECC LTD
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House is dismayed by the actions of Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) Ltd, a company in which Glasgow City Council is the 91 per cent shareholder, regarding its regular failure to recognise a trade union for its staff for collective bargaining rights which has been exacerbated by …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 5
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE CHARGES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is greatly concerned at the impact that charging for the use of the Child Maintenance Scheme (CMS) is having on families and children; believes that these charges in effect constitute a tax on children in contradiction to the Government's professed child-friendly stance; notes that charities such as …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DALAI LAMA'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Tabled by:
Fabian Hamilton (Labour - Leeds North East)
That this House congratulates Tibet's exiled spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 80th birthday on 6 July 2015; recognises him as a global icon of peace and compassion; commends his work promoting mindfulness and non-violence; and encourages the Chinese government to enter into immediate and meaningful …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SITUATION IN BURUNDI
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House expresses deep concern about the human rights, security and political situation in Burundi, and in particular about the political repression carried out by authorities against political opponents, and the situation of nearly 100,000 refugees driven away from their country by fear; expresses alarm that this security and …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
BUFFER ZONES AROUND ABORTION CLINICS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the recent escalation in anti-abortion activity targeted at women and staff attending abortion clinics and pregnancy advisory services; further notes that approaching and recording women and staff, alongside the distribution of misleading information and distressing images, intimidates women and jeopardises access to legal healthcare …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF DETENTION OF ANDARGACHEW TSIGE
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House is dismayed by the continued detention of UK national, and Ethiopian opposition activist, Andargachew Tsige, who was kidnapped from Yemen a year ago on 23 June and held since in solitary confinement in an undisclosed location in Ethiopia; notes with concern that Mr Tsige was sentenced to …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
23rd June 2015
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
22nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MALARIA RESEARCH AT DUNDEE UNIVERSITY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee University for its exciting and potentially world-changing discovery of a new compound which could treat malaria while also protecting people from the disease and preventing the spread of the disease; considers that such innovation in malaria drugs is necessary in light of the threat of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CLOSURES OF ABORTION CLINICS
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House is deeply concerned that anti-abortion clinic protests are escalating and having a significant impact on women's ability to access safe, legal reproductive healthcare services and advice; is alarmed to hear that one abortion clinic is to close due to intimidating protests and others have been unable to …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
FEMALE UNEMPLOYMENT LEVELS IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the news that Scotland has one of the lowest levels of female unemployment in the developed world; understands that the latest comparison figures on female unemployment compiled by the Scottish Parliamentary Information Centre shows that Scotland has the fourth lowest female unemployment level comparing 34 other …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
17th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY AGAINST AUSTERITY MARCH
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House notes evidence that the Government's economic strategy of austerity pursued since 2010 has seen a significant transfer of wealth from the least well-off to the more affluent; further notes the policy has had a disproportionately negative impact on the most disadvantaged areas; believes that this has contributed …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 21
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
17th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
17th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
25th ANNIVERSARY OF DUMBARTON CREDIT UNION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of credit unions across the UK in promoting, providing and offering a safe and regulated local environment to save and a low cost way to borrow; recognises the intrinsic community nature of credit unions in reducing the demand for high interest loans and doorstep …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAELI BOMBARDMENT OF GAZA
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House recognises that 8 July 2015 will be the first anniversary of the start of the most recent and most devastating Israeli military operation in Gaza and resulted in, according to the UN, more than 2,000 deaths, 1,492 of them civilians and 551 of those, children; notes that …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING OF THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the Heritage Lottery Fund's contribution to develop the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre; recognises the cultural and historical importance of the Centre; further recognises the work of the David Livingstone Trust in maintaining Dr Livingstone's legacy; congratulates it on its recent award of Lottery funding; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
VAT REDUCTION FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Andrew Bridgen (Independent - North West Leicestershire)
That this House recognises that local restaurants and public houses are facing very challenging conditions in the current economy and are being put under further pressure by the rise of large supermarkets that enjoy preferential value added tax (VAT) treatment; notes that these businesses lie at the heart of their …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Conservative: 6
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
TREATMENT OF THE ROHINGYA IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House notes that the continuing persecution of the Rohingya people in Burma has caused and continues to create a humanitarian disaster in the area; further notes that the Muslim Rohingya minority have been described as the most persecuted people in the world; further notes that they are subject …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
THE ISLE OF ISLAY PIPE BAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Islay Pipe Band on winning the Grade 3A UK Championships in Belfast on 13 June 2015; notes that this follows on from its success in winning the Grade 3A British Championships last month; and wishes the Isle of Islay Pipe Band every success …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CASE OF RAIF BADAWI IN SAUDI ARABIA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is appalled that the sentence handed down last May against Saudi blogger and activist Raif Badawi, of flogging, to be administered very harshly in public, with 50 lashes scheduled once a week for 20 weeks, as well as 10 years' imprisonment and a fine of one million …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House strongly condemns the serious and systematic human rights violations committed by the Eritrean government, as detailed by the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, which published a hard-hitting report last week; expresses its concern that the Eritrean government has created a pervasive climate …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
VOTES FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the study by the University of Edinburgh which states that 67 per cent of people aged 16 and 17 years old would participate in an election if given the chance to do so; notes that this compares favourably with figures released in the same study which …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SUMMER FOOTBALL IN SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House encourages the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to open and lead a public debate on the concept of summer football in Scotland to help assess where the strengths and weaknesses of such a proposal might lie; and further encourages the SFA to hold early talks with all league …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Nicholas Brown (Independent - Newcastle upon Tyne East)
That this House welcomes Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2015, which runs from 15 to 21 June 2015 and is led by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust; notes that the week aims to highlight the importance of cervical screening and how attending a screening appointment can help to prevent cervical cancer; further …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
CAFFÈ NERO AND CORPORATION TAX
Tabled by:
David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House is dismayed that despite making over £20 million of profit last year, Caffè Nero has not paid a penny in corporation tax; and calls on the directors of Caffè Nero to remedy this situation urgently.
63 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ROYAL MAIL COMMEMORATION OF SCOTLAND'S HISTORY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House marks the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail's modern Special Stamp programme; notes that 2,663 Special Stamps have been issued since July 1965 and have represented, in each year, the ever evolving society and culture of the nation; welcomes the publication of the most recent Special Stamps, which …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SMALL SCALE HYDRO POWER
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House notes the successful development of small scale hydro supported via Feed-in-Tariff, with 177 MW of small scale hydro now available in Scotland, which represents 75 per cent of UK capacity; recognises the importance of this additional clean energy generation at a time of tightening electricity capacity margins …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Tabled by:
Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House believes that the Government should play a leading role at the UN summit in September 2015 and strongly urge its international colleagues to adopt a specific target to reduce the level of violence against children as part of the new Sustainable Development Goals; notes that UNICEF has …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
REFUGEES CROSSING THE MEDITERRANEAN AND MARE NOSTRUM
Tabled by:
Baroness Debbonaire (Labour - Bristol West)
That this House urges the Prime Minister to recognise the fatal impact of the decision in 2014 to cancel Operation Mare Nostrum in October 2014, and the decision to replace it with the much more limited Operation Triton, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives of desperate refugees, exploited …
95 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ALBION ROVERS CHAMPIONS AND FRIENDLY RIVALRY
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Albion Rovers FC on winning the Scottish League Second Division; and looks forward to the club resuming the friendly rivalry with its close neighbours and friends at Airdrie FC.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW'S WEST END FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the internationally-acclaimed West End Festival, which takes place in Glasgow from 5 to 28 June 2015 and is the city's largest multicultural event, celebrating 20 years of dynamic local and international talent and involving over 100 organisations; understands that the festival includes the famous Carnival Parade, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
NEW ADMINISTRATION IN ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes the change of leadership in Aberdeenshire Council, with the fall of a Conservative-Liberal administration in favour of a new partnership administration of SNP and Progressive Alliance councillors; congratulates the new Provost of Aberdeenshire Councillor Hamish Vernal and Deputy Provost Councillor Allison Grant; further congratulates the new …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
SUPPORTING SCOTLAND'S CARERS
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports Scotland's 759,000 carers and thanks them, and the millions of unpaid carers across the UK, for the unwavering work that they do; recognises and gives its full support to Carers Week from 8 to 14 June 2015; congratulates third sector organisations, such as Carers Scotland, MND …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes Red Spokes for organising The Big Ride, a sponsored bicycle ride by some 1,000 cyclists from Edinburgh to London to be held from 1 to 9 August 2015 to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to helping deprived …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
3rd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
BURNING ALIVE OF A 15 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN BOY IN LAHORE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the beating, torture and burning alive of a 15 year old Christian boy Nauman Masih, on 9 April 2015, in Lahore, after he was identified as a Christian by two Muslim youths; and calls on the government of Pakistan to ensure that the perpetrators of this …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PREVENTION OF DEBT CRISES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House supports taking action to prevent debt crises taking place in developing countries, as these delay development and can cause great suffering; welcomes the $130 billion of developing country debt which was cancelled through the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative; notes that lending to low-income countries has trebled …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ILLEGAL AND UNSUSTAINABLE TIMBER
Tabled by:
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Richmond Park)
That this House notes the problem of illegal logging, estimated at between 15 per cent and 30 per cent of the international timber trade, which results in lost revenues for producer countries, environmental damage, loss of biodiversity and increased carbon emissions; further notes that the European Union's Timber Regulation (EUTR) …
98 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Scottish National Party: 18
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DAIRY FARMERS
Tabled by:
Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker - Chorley)
That this House recognises the important role dairy farmers play in supplying dairy products to consumers; highlights the high quality dairy products which are supplied by local farmers and the benefits that dairy produce brings to providing a healthy, well-balanced diet; expresses concern at the way in which dairy farmers …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 13
Conservative: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Speaker: 1
1st June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
DEATH SENTENCE ON FORMER PRESIDENT MORSI
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House condemns the unjust death sentence handed down to Former President of the Republic of Egypt, Mr Mohammad Morsi and to a number of his party members by an Egyptian court on 15 May 2015; believes this judgement is cruel and falls short of the principles of justice; …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
ACCESS FOR HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES TO RAKHINE STATE IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House expresses its concern at the number of Rohingya Muslims from Burma and Bangladesh who have fled their countries since the start of the year, risking their lives in order to reach Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand; calls on the Government to make clear to the Burmese government the …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PRIME MINISTER'S QUESTION TIME
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House is appalled at the demeaning and deteriorating spectacle of Prime Minister's Questions; notes the widely expressed public revulsion at this ill-mannered, pointless exchange of insults; and calls for its reinvention into a new format in which the Prime Minister can respond to questions in an atmosphere of …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
28th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN IRELAND
Tabled by:
Emily Thornberry (Labour - Islington South and Finsbury)
That this House congratulates the Republic of Ireland on becoming the first country in the world to endorse the call for marriage equality in a popular vote; believes that Ireland has fulfilled the aspirations of equality campaigners by winning majority support in virtually every parliamentary constituency and concluding the referendum …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
WALKING TO SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House recognises that walking to school can improve the physical and mental health of children, young people, parents and carers, and provides children and young people with a greater sense of independence and self-confidence; notes the success of Living Streets Walk to School Week 2015 and congratulates Living …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
PROTECTION OF ASIAN ELEPHANTS
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that Asian elephants are endangered and could become extinct; is concerned that wild elephants are threatened by capture from the wild, habitat loss and poaching for ivory; is further concerned that captured elephants are often subject to isolation, starvation, dehydration and then prolonged beatings and are …
88 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
16th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House recognises the success of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) which will run for the 42nd time from 24 July to 1 August 2015; understands the festival will have over 80 performances across 50 venues in the North East of Scotland; notes that the AIYF began as …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PUMPED STORAGE
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the inclusion of two pumped storage projects, SSE's Coire Glas, up to 30 gigawatt hours storage potential, and Scottish Power's Cruachan II upgrade, up to 7.2 gigawatt hours additional storage potential, in the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity's draft Ten Year Network Development …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
16th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
STAT XPLORE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the policy of the Department for Work and Pensions of responding to Parliamentary Questions merely by linking to the website of its hard-to-use stat xplore tool, refusing to publish figures or place them in Parliamentary Answers; notes with concern that this practice makes important statistics and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ST ABBS LIFEBOAT
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to save the St Abbs lifeboat in Berwickshire from closure; notes that St Abbs is the largest diving area in the UK and that there is a risk that the removal of a locally-based lifeboat able to respond to incidents rapidly will discourage recreational …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
OUR POWER ENERGY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House welcomes the establishment of Our Power Energy, the first UK energy company to operate on a non-profit distribution basis, which hopes to reduce bills to customers by as much as 10 per cent; recognises that Our Power Energy has been founded by 35 organisations, including many of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
DUNOON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Dunoon Primary School pupils, Olivia Robertson, Lewis MacKay and Aidan Purdie, on winning the 2015 Kodu Kup, a competition open to all children aged between seven and 14, with their game Rural Racers at the final of the UK-wide game creation competition, held at the headquarters …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
DELIVERY TO RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that people living in rural areas of the UK, in particular areas such as the Highlands and Islands, are regularly asked to pay significant surcharges for the delivery of goods ordered over the internet; is concerned that, despite regulations set out in the Provision of Services …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
600TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUPAR OLD AND ST MICHAEL OF TARVIT PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church on its 600th anniversary; notes that the first church in Cupar was erected on the site of the present Old Parish Church in 1415, before its congregation came together with St Michael of Tarvit in 1618; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
RECYCLING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that the average UK family throws away around 40 kilograms of recyclable plastic each year; further notes that recycling saves about 10 to 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road; recognises that disposed waste is a …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
"after 'Parthenon;', insert 'regrets the Coalition Government's rejection of an offer from Unesco to mediate with the Greek authorities;' "
23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Royal and Ancient Golf Club on hosting the 144th Open Championship on the historic Old Course at St Andrews, the Home of Golf; notes that this is the 29th time The Open has been played on the Old Course, making it the most frequent host …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
DR ION JINGA, DEPARTING AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
"at end, insert 'and highlights his work in Scotland working with the Scottish Government, MSPs, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce, non-governmental organisations, universities and students' associations of around 800 Romanian students and also his active support for the successful integration of Romanians in local Scottish communities'. "
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland in promoting, providing and offering a safe local environment to access impartial advice and assistance on a broad range of issues; recognises the intrinsic community nature of Citizens Advice Scotland in promoting community and volunteer-led services through local …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
FAIR PAY FOR APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that apprenticeships are an essential part of the workplace and are an invaluable opportunity for young people to earn a living and learn a trade or profession; recognises the immense contribution that apprenticeship schemes make to individuals' lives, private sector, third sector and public sector organisations, …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
LOW PAY AND YOUNG WORKERS
Tabled by:
Ian Lavery (Labour - Blyth and Ashington)
That this House notes that the National Living Wage policy announced in the 2015 Budget will not improve the incomes of many low paid workers, owing to the simultaneous reductions in working benefits, tax credits and local housing allowance; further notes that the respected Institute of Fiscal Studies calculates that …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 20
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
DUNNET HEAD NATURE RESERVE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Dunnet Head Nature Reserve Project on their success in being awarded £40,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to further develop their work in the far North of Scotland; and applauds their objective in promoting the natural and historic heritage of the area.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
TREATMENT OF LOW-PAID EMPLOYEES BY SOTHEBY'S
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House condemns in the strongest possible terms the employment practices of Sotheby's and its cleaning contractor Servest, concerning cleaners and porters who are members of the trade union United Voices of the World (UVW); is appalled that Sotheby's and Servest consider peaceful protest to be an act of …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
UNION RECOGNITION BY QINETIQ
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on QinetiQ to restore union recognition for its workforce, particularly given its plans to expand the Butec facility based at Kyle of Lochalsh and the net loss of jobs envisaged through those proposals.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
FINANCES OF NORTH WEST TRAINING CENTRE, KINLOCHBERVIE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses support for and recognises the crisis now facing the North West Training Centre based in Kinlochbervie which serves the communities of Durness, Kinlochbervie, Scourie and Achfary; notes the financial challenges under which the Centre is operating; and applauds the Centre's management for its resilience and dedication …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House recognises the excellent work that the Head Teacher of St. Kentigern's Academy has carried out for young people in West Lothian, and across Scotland, on the development of character through non-formal education, specifically through school and the Scouts; considers that non-formal education and volunteering has an important …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
IMMIGRATION STATUS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House is concerned that domestic violence legislation provides insufficient protection to survivors of domestic violence who have an insecure immigration status and have little recourse to public funds; notes that many of these survivors remain financially dependent on a violent spouse or family member, which prevents them from …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
HUMAN RIGHTS IN KASHMIR
Tabled by:
Imran Hussain (Labour - Bradford East)
That this House condemns all systematic human rights violations committed in Kashmir; calls on the Government to encourage the Indian government to abolish the Indian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act which has been pronounced by several UN treaty bodies to be in violation of international law; further calls on the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
HAMPTON SCHOOL AND THE TEXTBOOK THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE
Tabled by:
Stephen Twigg (Labour (Co-op) - Liverpool, West Derby)
That this House thanks and congratulates the boys of Hampton School for their work in writing a textbook resource focused on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide; notes that the boys were aware that only 20 per cent of history teachers in the UK teach the Rwandan Genocide to pupils, and embarked …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
13th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
THE MUNICIPALITY AND FIRE SERVICE OF YPRES
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House pays tribute to, thanks and congratulates the fire service personnel in Ypres, Belgium, who on the evening of Thursday 9 July 2015 played the Last Post at the Menin Gate for the 30,000th time; and notes that this act of remembrance and dedication by the fire brigade …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
GLASGOW SAFE TAXI SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the University of Strathclyde Students' Association, Glasgow Caledonian University's Students' Association and Glasgow Taxis for their response to the community safety concerns of students in creating the Safe Taxi scheme; notes that the simple act of presenting a student card will allow students to get an …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
9th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PURDAH PERIOD FOR EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes the tabling of a New Clause in the name of the right hon. Member for Camberwell and Peckham for Report Stage of the EU Referendum Bill concerning the implementation of a purdah period for the referendum campaign; recalls that on day one of the Committee Stage …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Plaid Cymru: 2
13th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
FORTH BRIDGE, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Tabled by:
Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes, with great pleasure, the listing of that triumph of Victorian design, the Forth Bridge, also known as the Forth Rail Bridge, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fifth such site of special cultural or physical significance in Scotland, and the 28th in these islands; welcomes …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI WOMEN AND MINORITIES BY ISIL
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House remains extremely concerned about the treatment of minorities in Iraq and parts of Syria by ISIL (also known as Daesh), and in particular the persecution of Yazidi women, who have been brutally targeted since August 2014 and who continue to be held in ISIL captivity in large …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Waiting Days) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1362), dated 9 June 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 June, be annulled.
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PET SAFE LABELLING
Tabled by:
Jim Dowd (Labour - Lewisham West and Penge)
That this House notes the recent survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners in the UK by More Than insurance, which showed that 78 per cent of British gardens contain plants that are toxic to cats and dogs; is concerned that 31 per cent of respondents did not realise that …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
CONFLICT IN SUDAN AND SOUTH SUDAN
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned about ongoing conflict, humanitarian crises and human rights challenges in Sudan and South Sudan; notes the UK's important contribution to the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended one of Africa's longest running civil wars and led to the secession of South Sudan; is gravely …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
HOMELESSNESS CASEWORKERS AND GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that UNISON members employed as homelessness caseworkers by Glasgow City Council are now marking their 15th week of continuous, all-out industrial action over pay and grading issues, seeking parity with other social work staff undertaking similar tasks; further notes that the Council has attempted to discuss …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th July 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
HEALTH AND CARE PROFESSIONS COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PETITION ON THE CLOSURE OF THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND BRANCH IN LOCHINVER
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the detrimental impact of the prospective closure of the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in Lochinver to the people and businesses in North West Scotland; and applauds the effort of the community in raising a petition of over 700 signatures against this closure and the negative …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
7th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
DUNCANRIG SECONDARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Duncanrig Secondary School, East Kilbride, from which Sian Oo won the English Speaking Union Speakers' Corner Challenge on Thursday 11 June 2015 and from which Kate Kane and Sian Oo won the Glasgow Bar Association Debating Tournament on 9 June 2015.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
SURVEILLANCE OF TRADE UNIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House remains deeply concerned about the extent and conduct of undercover police surveillance and the use of covert human intelligence sources; deeply regrets the distress caused to women by undercover officers forming intimate relationships and even fathering children with them; is concerned that police surveillance extended to covert …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ANGOLAN BOOK GROUP ARRESTS
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House expresses its concern over the arrest and detention of 15 members of an Angolan Book Group, including author and journalist Domingos da Cruz and musician Luaty Beirao, in Luanda last month for reading books deemed so subversive by the Angolan government that its Attorney General described their …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House supports the launch of the Why guess when you can test? campaign; hopes that this will raise much needed awareness of how to prevent an infection recognised to be the most common cause of serious infection in newborn babies; recognises that group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes septicaemia, …
78 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
SUGARY DRINKS AND HEALTH RISKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is shocked by Harvard University research showing that sugary drinks are implicated in 184,000 deaths worldwide; is deeply concerned that this figure includes 1,316 people from the UK; notes that added sugars such as those found in fizzy drinks are 11 times more likely to cause Type …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes LGBT Pride Celebration Month; understands that Pride Month raises awareness of discrimination and highlights the issues affecting the LGBT community; notes that this year's celebrations followed substantial progress on equalities legislation around the world, with couples in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland recently, and now the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
NEW HOMES FOR THE PENNYBURN ESTATE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Irvine Housing Association (IHA) who, in partnership with Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise, have constructed 22 new homes for social rent in the Pennyburn estate, Kilwinning; notes that these new homes have replaced 48 flats categorised as low-demand stock and that all residents who stayed in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
POST-STUDY WORK VISAS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports the re-opening of the Tier 1 (post-study work) route to enable foreign students to remain in the UK; recognises the benefit of allowing qualified, hard-working people to apply for the right to live and work in the UK; acknowledges the contribution that students from outwith the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
GREECE REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the Greek government on holding the referendum on 5 July 2015 to allow the people of Greece to have their democratic say on new bailout proposals; recognises the majority vote for No to the imposition of further austerity measures which have damaged the economy and caused …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
MR GEORGE O'GRADY
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates Mr George O'Grady on his 40 years service to the European Tour of Golf and for the last few years as Chief Executive; notes his substantial contribution to the development of the game and to his being instrumental in having golf reinstated as an Olympic sport …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS AND GALLIPOLI DAY
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that 12 July 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of what is known as Gallipoli Day, when more than 300 officers and men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers were killed, with 42 of them from the town of Kelso; laments the fact that this was the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
9th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 9th July 2015
TRIDENT MAIN GATE DECISION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that the Main Gate decision on Trident replacement is expected to take place in the lifetime of this Parliament; considers that at a time of continuing reductions in public spending the procurement cost of at least £25 billion for replacing Trident could be better spent in …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
HIV PEER-LED SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of peer-led support for people living with HIV in managing a long-term condition that is too often met with stigma in society; notes that there are now over 1,000 people living with HIV and evidence demonstrates that peer support can improve people's understanding and …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st July 2015
MONIAIVE CREATIVE PLACE AWARD
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House congratulates the small village of Moniaive in Dumfries and Galloway on receipt of its recent award of £50,000 as a Creative Place, recognised by Creative Scotland; notes that Moniaive is a village full of artists, writers and musicians and has more festivals per capita than anywhere else …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
29th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2015
PARKHEAD HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Parkhead Housing Association on their fantastic achievement in being named Best (Small) Housing Association in Scotland 2015; and recognises the significant impact they have had in the local community and for their tenants.
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th June 2015
AUCHINLECK TALBOT
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Auchinleck Talbot on its most recent Scottish Cup victory at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, defeating Musselburgh 2-1; notes that the tournament was sponsored by Dyslexia Scotland and it is hoped that this sponsorship has raised awareness of this condition; further notes that this was Auchinleck's 11th Scottish …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest and imprisonment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia in May 2014 for championing free speech and freedom of expression; is concerned that he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, 1,000 lashes, a fine of one million Saudi Riyal - over a quarter of …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 22nd June 2015
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF PARTICK HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Partick Housing Association on its 40th anniversary; notes that since its founding in 1975 it has grown to become one of the largest registered social landlords in the north and west of the city of Glasgow, owning and managing over 1,700 social rented homes and providing …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
RAVENSCRAIG'S STEEL MAN STRUCTURE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the unveiling of the sculpture, Steel Man, at the site of the former Ravenscraig steel works in Lanarkshire; pays tribute to the former steelworkers and trade unionists who raised funds and commissioned this significant work of remembrance; congratulates the sculptor Andy Scott for creating a fitting …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 9
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2015
YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND AWARDS 2015
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Rise Enterprise of Airdrie Academy for winning three awards at the Young Enterprise Scotland 2015 Awards, for Retail Excellence, Best Presentation and the People's Choice, which was the result of a public vote; similarly congratulates Fjara Jewellery of Kirkwall Grammar School in Orkney on winning Company …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
BIKE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the promotion of cycling during Bike Week from 13-21 June 2015; congratulates those involved in the organisation of events; acknowledges this as the largest national cycling event in the UK; recognises the importance of promoting cycling as a convenient way to make everyday journeys; and endorses …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
10th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th June 2015
CARERS WEEK SCOTLAND 2015
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Carers Week 2015; understands that Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign, which takes place between 8 and 14 June 2015 and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that, …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
QEII CUNARD LINER
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the grave concern being expressed at the condition of the Clydebank-built Cunard Liner Queen Elizabeth II as it languishes in Dubai; calls on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to seek reassurances from the government of Dubai about the future of the Queen Elizabeth II and where …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
GLASGOW GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Football Club (GGFC) on the announcement of its tour to the Gambia and news that it will play the Gambian National Women's team; and commends GGFC for all its community work in the east end of Glasgow.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
DETENTION OF MAJID ALI, CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the detention of City of Glasgow student Majid Ali, who was last week sent to Dungavel Detention Centre; notes that Majid is due to be deported to Balochistan, in Pakistan, at 11.30pm on 9 June 2015; expresses concern that Majid will be in …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
CLASSIFICATION OF CHILDREN'S FANCY DRESS CLOTHES
Tabled by:
Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House notes with concern that, at present, children's fancy dress costumes are classified as toys and, as such, are not necessarily fire-proofed or retardant; further notes that whilst fancy dress clothes have passed a flammability test and been awarded a CE mark this test, known as an EN71 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
3rd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
CARERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that there are 6.5 million unpaid carers across the UK and 6,000 people take on new caring responsibilities every day; gives its full support to Carers Week which falls on 8 to 14 June 2015; further notes that this is an annual campaign to raise awareness …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
3rd June 2015
44 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
DAWN RAIDS BY BORDER AGENCY STAFF
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House condemns the dawn raid reportedly carried out in Glasgow on 28 May 2015 during which it is understood that 20 UK Border Agency staff detained a family, including three young children and split the family up by immediately removing the mother and her children while the father …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
DUNGAVEL IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House commends the protestors who gathered at Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre on 30 May 2015 to call for the closure of the centre; and agrees that the Government must pursue alternatives to detention with a view to achieving the closure of Dungavel House and other immigration removal centres.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 3
2nd June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
WAR GRAVE RECOGNITION HMT LANCASTRIA
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its full and sincere support for those campaigners and family members whose loved ones died on 17 June 1940 when the troopship HMT Lancastria was sunk off the coast of France with the loss of an estimated 4,000 souls; further supports their efforts to have the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Independent: 1
1st June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
EVICTION OF PALESTINIAN BEDOUIN COMMUNITIES FROM ISRAELI-OCCUPIED WEST BANK
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes with deep concern that, despite being a clear and egregious violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, Israel advanced a 'relocation plan' that will see 7,000 Palestinian Bedouins and herders, 60 per cent of them children, who currently reside in 46 small residential areas, forcibly transferred and …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
1st June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
RESTRICTIONS ON JOURNALISTS IN BURMA
Tabled by:
Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House deplores the restrictions recently imposed on journalists in reporting proceedings in the Burmese parliament, the Assembly of the Union; notes that the restrictions have now been lifted; believes that the reporting of parliamentary proceedings is vital for public information and to hold Members accountable; further notes the …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
FLAT FEE LEVY ON HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Tabled by:
David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House notes that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is increasing its mandatory fees for all 16 regulated professions by a massive 12.5 per cent on 1 August 2015; further notes that this follows a five per cent increase in 2014, breaches an undertaking not to review …
100 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 62
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
SIKH SOLDIERS IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes the contribution of Sikh soldiers in the First World War, when over 138,000 Indian troops fought in Belgium and France, many of them Sikh; recognises that more than one-quarter of these soldiers would become casualties; further notes that in March 1915, one hundred years ago Sikh …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Conservative: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
EU REFERENDUM VOTING AGE
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House believes that 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in any upcoming referendum on the UK’s relationship with Europe; recognises that teenagers have a clear interest in whether or not we stay in the EU and that the future of the EU is vital …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
SAFETY AT HMNB CLYDE (FASLANE)
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House views with alarm the revelations of Able Seaman William McNeilly, published by The Sunday Herald, in which he catalogues a series of security breaches and safety failings both at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) and aboard the UK’s nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines; believes that, if substantiated, Mr McNeilly’s allegations …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
4th June 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
ONSHORE WIND
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the commitment from the Government in the Queen's Speech that, the Government will consult with the devolved administrations on changes to subsidy regimes for onshore wind farms; expresses its concern at the possibility of the subsidy for new onshore wind farms being ended due to the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd June 2015
29 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
27th May 2015
Alan Brown signed this EDM on Thursday 28th May 2015
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 31st annual Volunteers Week from 1 to 7 June 2015; congratulates the national bodies for volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteer Now and Wales Council for Voluntary Action as they seek to support and develop volunteering across …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1