Information between 27th August 2025 - 6th September 2025
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 74 |
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Chris Law voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 5 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 77 |
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Chris Law speeches from: Hospitality Sector
Chris Law contributed 2 speeches (103 words) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Chris Law speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Chris Law contributed 2 speeches (85 words) Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Chris Law speeches from: Speciality Steel UK: Insolvency
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (121 words) Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Chris Law speeches from: Middle East
Chris Law contributed 1 speech (42 words) Monday 1st September 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Dundee Central
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Monday 1st September 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information her Department holds on the number of children in the Dundee City Council local authority area that live in households (a) in receipt of (i) Universal Credit and (ii) Child Tax Credit and (b) that include three or more children and do not receive the child element amount for at least one child. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The Department publishes Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants: statistics related to the policy to provide support for a maximum of 2 children, with the latest statistics available to April 2025. The accompanying tables provide breakdowns by country, region, local authority and parliamentary constituency. Child Tax Credit closed in April 2025 |
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Child Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Dundee Central
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Monday 1st September 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many children in Dundee Central constituency are in households in receipt of (a) Universal Credit and (b) Child Tax Credit with three or more children that are not receiving a child element for at least one child. Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) The Department publishes Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit claimants: statistics related to the policy to provide support for a maximum of 2 children, with the latest statistics available to April 2025. The accompanying tables provide breakdowns by country, region, local authority and parliamentary constituency. Child Tax Credit closed in April 2025 |
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Gaza: Overseas Students
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to ensure safe passage for students in Gaza due to commence university programmes in the UK. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are working urgently to support Chevening Scholars in Gaza who have offers from British universities to leave and take up their places in the UK. The Government is working through options on how best to support other students with scholarships to take up their places at UK universities this academic year, in the context of an extremely challenging situation on the ground in Gaza. |
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Syria: Human Rights
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Syrian counterpart on (a) preventing human rights violations, (b) protecting people and (c) ending sectarian violence in that country. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are deeply concerned about sectarian tensions and violence in Syria. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative and non-sectarian political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government. We are pressing the Syrian Government on the need to improve their response to sectarian violence and hold those responsible to account. I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised this with Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. The Foreign Secretary also raised these issues during his recent visit to Damascus, and during his call with Syria's Foreign Minister on 18 July. We will continue to judge the Syrian Government by its actions, not its words. |
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Syria: Christianity
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help protect the (a) rights and (b) safety of (i) Armenian and (ii) Arab Orthodox Christian communities in Syria. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are deeply concerned about sectarian tensions and violence in Syria. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative and non-sectarian political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government. We are pressing the Syrian Government on the need to improve their response to sectarian violence and hold those responsible to account. I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised this with Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. The Foreign Secretary also raised these issues during his recent visit to Damascus, and during his call with Syria's Foreign Minister on 18 July. We will continue to judge the Syrian Government by its actions, not its words. |
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Syria: Christianity
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Syrian counterpart on the protection of Christian minorities. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are deeply concerned about sectarian tensions and violence in Syria. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative and non-sectarian political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government. We are pressing the Syrian Government on the need to improve their response to sectarian violence and hold those responsible to account. I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised this with Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. The Foreign Secretary also raised these issues during his recent visit to Damascus, and during his call with Syria's Foreign Minister on 18 July. We will continue to judge the Syrian Government by its actions, not its words. |
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Syria: Christianity
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sectarian violence on Christian minorities in Syria. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are deeply concerned about sectarian tensions and violence in Syria. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative and non-sectarian political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government. We are pressing the Syrian Government on the need to improve their response to sectarian violence and hold those responsible to account. I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised this with Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. The Foreign Secretary also raised these issues during his recent visit to Damascus, and during his call with Syria's Foreign Minister on 18 July. We will continue to judge the Syrian Government by its actions, not its words. |
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Syria: Violence
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help tackle sectarian conflict between Syria's ethnic groups. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) We are deeply concerned about sectarian tensions and violence in Syria. We have consistently advocated for an inclusive, representative and non-sectarian political transition and underlined the importance of protecting the rights of all Syrians, both publicly and as part of our engagement with the Syrian Government. We are pressing the Syrian Government on the need to improve their response to sectarian violence and hold those responsible to account. I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised this with Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. The Foreign Secretary also raised these issues during his recent visit to Damascus, and during his call with Syria's Foreign Minister on 18 July. We will continue to judge the Syrian Government by its actions, not its words. |
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Nagorno Karabakh: Refugees
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department supports the right of return for Armenians ethnically cleansed from Nagorno-Karabakh. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) It is essential that Azerbaijan makes its recovered territories safe for the return of its own internally displaced population and provides clarity on the rights and security of ethnic Armenians who wish to return. To this end, we strongly welcome the initialling of a peace agreement and the signing of a joint declaration by President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan on 8 August in Washington, and commend President Trump's role in securing this breakthrough. The UK stands ready to support Armenia and Azerbaijan in securing long-term peace, stability, and prosperity for the South Caucasus - I discussed how the UK could do this in practical terms with both leaders during my visit to Baku and Yerevan on 25 and 26 August respectively. |
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Nagorno Karabakh: Overseas Investment
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent discussions with his Azerbaijani counterpart on private sector investment by UK companies in Nagorno-Karabakh. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Government is committed to promoting sustainable economic growth and supporting British businesses overseas. During my visit to Baku on the 24 and 25 August, I discussed economic cooperation and commercial opportunities across Azerbaijan with President Aliyev, Foreign Minister Bayramov, and UK businesses operating in Azerbaijan. This Government's growth mission places an emphasis on unlocking opportunities for UK companies in emerging markets, including the South Caucasus. We continue to encourage responsible investment that supports growth in alignment with regional stability and international legal obligations. |
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Azerbaijan: Sanctions
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of placing an arms embargo on Azerbaijan until it complies with international legal obligations relating to (a) Nagorno-Karabakh and (b) the right of return for Armenians. Answered by Stephen Doughty - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The UK warmly welcomes the recent progress made by Armenia and Azerbaijan towards peace, as summarised by the joint declaration made by their respective leaders in Washington on 8 August. I visited Baku and Yerevan on 25 and 26 August respectively and met with President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan to discuss our support for the recent agreements and to upgrade our relationships to strategic partnerships with both countries. Export licence applications for Azerbaijan are assessed on a case-by-case basis against the UK's Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, and licences are not issued where doing so would be inconsistent with these criteria, and wider policies. We continue to keep our wider policies under review. We have called for Azerbaijan to provide clarity on the rights and security of ethnic Armenians who wish to return to Karabakh. |
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Tibet: Politics and Government
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make representations to his Chinese counterpart on the potential merits of negotiating an agreement between China and Tibet. Answered by Catherine West This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. This includes concerns about the erosion of Tibetan cultural rights and traditions by the Chinese authorities. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to freedom of religious belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists. The Government recognises Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China. We view the appointment of the next Dalai Lama as a matter for the Tibetan Buddhist community to decide in line with freedom of religion and belief. |
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Tibet
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take diplomatic steps to ensure that the dispute between Tibet and China is resolved in accordance with international law. Answered by Catherine West This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. This includes concerns about the erosion of Tibetan cultural rights and traditions by the Chinese authorities. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to freedom of religious belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists. The Government recognises Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China. We view the appointment of the next Dalai Lama as a matter for the Tibetan Buddhist community to decide in line with freedom of religion and belief. |
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Tibet
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what his Department's policy is on (a) whether Tibet is a part of China and (b) whether Tibet has been part of China since ancient times. Answered by Catherine West This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. This includes concerns about the erosion of Tibetan cultural rights and traditions by the Chinese authorities. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to freedom of religious belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists. The Government recognises Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China. We view the appointment of the next Dalai Lama as a matter for the Tibetan Buddhist community to decide in line with freedom of religion and belief. |
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Tibet
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will hold discussions with his Chinese counterpart on protecting the (a) cultural, (b) religious and (c) linguistic identity of the Tibetan people. Answered by Catherine West This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. This includes concerns about the erosion of Tibetan cultural rights and traditions by the Chinese authorities. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to freedom of religious belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is taking action to limit the impact of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), which includes disinformation and propaganda, and working with international partners to forge a collective counter FIMI agenda. We continue to encourage freedoms for religious and cultural expression in Tibet and across China. |
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Tibet: Disinformation
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Chinese counterpart on disinformation on Tibet. Answered by Catherine West This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. This includes concerns about the erosion of Tibetan cultural rights and traditions by the Chinese authorities. We raise our concerns at the highest levels: the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor, Energy Secretary and I all raised human rights recently with our Chinese counterparts. We also continue to work closely with our international partners to hold China to account for human rights violations. On July 2 the UK convened an event in the Human Rights Council to reaffirm the right to freedom of religious belief for all, including Tibetan Buddhists. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is taking action to limit the impact of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), which includes disinformation and propaganda, and working with international partners to forge a collective counter FIMI agenda. We continue to encourage freedoms for religious and cultural expression in Tibet and across China. |
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Syria: Politics and Government
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Syrian counterpart on ensuring a (a) comprehensive and (b) unbiased transitional process. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) I travelled to Damascus on 27 August, and raised the importance of accountability and transitional justice for a sustainable political transition, and offered UK support to Foreign Minister Al-Shaibani and Justice Minister Al-Waisi. During the Foreign Secretary's meeting with President al Sharaa in Damascus in July, he also raised this. We support the Syrian Government in establishing Syrian-led processes, such as the National Commissions on Transitional Justice and Missing Persons, and have urged them to engage collaboratively with civil society and the UN to ensure these are inclusive, comprehensive and transparent. |
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Visas: Gaza
Asked by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) Friday 5th September 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will waive biometric visa requirements for students in Gaza who are due to commence university programmes in the UK. Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The Home Office has put in place systems to issue expedited visas for all Chevening scholars from Gaza, with biometric checks conducted prior to arrival in the UK. We are in the process of doing the same for a group of students in Gaza who have been awarded fully funded scholarships covering course fees and living costs at UK universities so they can start their studies in Autumn 2025. The Government is doing everything it can to support their safe exit and onward travel to the UK, while noting that the situation on the ground in Gaza makes this extremely challenging. |
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1st September 2025
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central) 8. Miscellaneous Non-executive Board Member of the Parliamentary Knowledge Schemes. This is an unpaid role. Source |
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Thursday 11th September Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 15th September 2025 Conduct of Lord Mandelson (No. 2) 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber) That this House believes that Lord Mandelson has brought Parliament into disrepute; and calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove his peerage. |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Strike action in the Parliamentary Security Department 43 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) That this House stands in solidarity with members of the Public and Commercial Services Union employed in the Parliamentary Security Department, presently taking industrial action in a dispute over attacks on their terms and conditions of employment; recognises the vital services these staff play in safeguarding hon. Members and staff … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Opening of Ravelrig RDA’s new indoor riding arena 3 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House celebrates the outstanding work of Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), based in Balerno, Edinburgh, which for over 39 years has provided therapeutic and recreational riding opportunities to children and adults with physical, learning, sensory and emotional disabilities; commends the dedication of over 100 volunteers who … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Commemoration of the sinking of the Suez Maru and Allied prisoners of war lost 22 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House solemnly commemorates the tragic sinking of the Suez Maru on 29 November 1943, in which 550 Allied prisoners of war, primarily British and Dutch, were being transported by the Japanese Imperial Army from Ambon to Surabaya; notes with deep sorrow that many of these prisoners, already gravely … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 250th anniversary of the first building society 4 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry) That this House notes the marking of the 250th anniversary of the first building society in the United Kingdom in 1775; further notes that the mutual sector has survived the de-mutualisation process of the 1990s and emerged as a strong sector for personal savings and mortgages; acknowledges that as banks … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath) That this House notes with concern that the overwhelming majority of commercially available chewing gum in the UK contains plastic-based synthetic polymers hidden within the ingredients under the term gum base, meaning most consumers are unaware they are chewing and ingesting plastic; further notes that chewing gum is a significant … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Celebrating 30 years of Livingston Football Club and their return to the Scottish Premiership 3 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston) That this House congratulates Livingston Football Club on marking the 30th anniversary of their identity and home in Livingston, a milestone first recognised in 1995 when the club, having relocated from Edinburgh, was renamed and firmly established at Almondvale Stadium; recognises the club’s storied history since then, including rapid ascent … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Promotion of Fauldhouse United Football Club to East of Scotland Division Two 4 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Gregor Poynton (Labour - Livingston) That this House congratulates Fauldhouse United Football Club on their promotion to East of Scotland Division Two, following a 2–1 victory over Pumpherston at Park View on 17 May 2025; recognises the key role played by local talent John McKnight, whose opening goal was a proud moment for both player … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Glasgow 850 celebrates Sir Billy Connelly 6 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House notes that, as part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary celebrations, the Big Yin Weekend will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of Sir Billy Connelly; understands that on the 6 and 7 of September various events will be held across the city in honour of the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 3 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Graham Leadbitter (Scottish National Party - Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Barry Fraser, Site Manager at Barratt Homes’ Findrassie development in Elgin, on winning a National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award; recognises that these awards are among the most prestigious accolades in the UK homebuilding industry and are a testament to the … |
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Monday 21st July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ann Davies (Plaid Cymru - Caerfyrddin) That this House is gravely concerned about the devastating effects of plastic pollution on the world’s oceans, biodiversity and ecosystems, including the deaths of marine animals through ingestion or entanglement; notes with concern the UN estimate that since 1950 more than eight billion tonnes of plastic have been produced globally, … |
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Thursday 17th July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Changing Places Toilets Awareness Day 26 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Daniel Francis (Labour - Bexleyheath and Crayford) That this House notes Changing Places Toilet Awareness Day 2025 which takes place on 19 July; recognises the importance of Changing Places toilets for disabled people and their families across the United Kingdom; supports their call for a Changing Places toilet in all public venues so that everyone, regardless of … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Right to object to data being used in online direct marketing 10 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Siân Berry (Green Party - Brighton Pavilion) That this House welcomes the outcome of Tanya O’Carroll’s legal challenge against Meta, which secured a commitment from the company to stop using her personal data for direct marketing, based on her legal right to object under the UK General Data Protection Regulation; notes that this right gives individuals the … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Disciplinary action against protesting students by SOAS 14 signatures (Most recent: 9 Sep 2025)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington) This House expresses its deep concern at the extreme disciplinary measures being taken by the management of SOAS university against students who have participated in peaceful demonstrations in support of the campaign to secure peace and justice for the Palestinian people, and calls upon the university authorities to enter into … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Intergenerational volunteering and sustainability initiatives 15 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House recognises the vital role of intergenerational volunteering in advancing environmental sustainability, enhancing community cohesion and empowering young people through civic engagement; celebrates the success of local initiatives, such as the Empowering Change project led by Roehampton University and Sustainable Merton, supported by BIG South London, which demonstrated … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House welcomes the launch by the Card Factory of a new range of greeting cards featuring women’s football teams, following earlier calls for better representation of female athletes in consumer products; thanks the Card Factory for taking this positive and practical step towards addressing the visibility gap for … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; notes that buying local keeps … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Church of the Holy Family, Gaza 18 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West) That this House expresses shock and extreme concern that Israeli forces stand accused of attacking the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, killing three people and injuring 10 others including the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli; notes that the church and its compound were providing shelter to hundreds of … |
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Monday 21st July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 16 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Ayoub Khan (Independent - Birmingham Perry Barr) That this House notes with serious concern that Jagtar Singh Johal, a British citizen from Dumbarton, has been arbitrarily detained in India since November 2017; further notes reports that Mr Johal has been subject to torture and mistreatment, and that he continues to be held without trial after more than … |
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Monday 21st July Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire) That this House recognises the valuable role emotional support animals can play in the lives of individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges; notes that emotional support animals currently have no formal legal status; acknowledges that this may create barriers for individuals who rely on them for emotional wellbeing, … |
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Tuesday 2nd September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 10 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South) That this House condemns the killing of Palestinian teacher and activist Awdah Hathaleen, who was shot dead on 28 July 2025 by Israeli settler Yinon Levi in the village of Umm al-Khair; deplores the release of his killer despite clear video evidence proving that he is the murderer; further condemns … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 20th anniversary of the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 5 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Joani Reid (Labour - East Kilbride and Strathaven) That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005, which stemmed from a private members' bill lodged by Elaine Smith, former Labour MSP for Coatbridge and Chryston, and Central Scotland, to support and promote breastfeeding; recognises that breastfeeding provides optimal nutrition for babies and young … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Rosebank Distillery’s Legacy Release Three 4 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Rosebank Distillery in Falkirk on its Legacy Release Three 32 Year Old single malt winning 98 points and a Gold Outstanding medal at the 2025 International Wine & Spirits Competition; notes this release was crafted from casks distilled before the distillery’s 1993 closure and showcases the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Margaret McMaster and Lochaber Schools Pipe Band 6 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Margaret McMaster on her retirement after 26 years as piping instructor for Lochaber Schools; notes that Margaret has been a dedicated piper since 1976, playing throughout her school career before qualifying as a chemistry teacher, working in Wick, Methil, and finally at Lochaber High School; further … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House congratulates Glenuig Community Inn Benefit Society on securing £352,800 from the Scottish Land Fund to purchase the historic Glenuig Inn in Lochaber; notes the building’s heritage, with stonework dating back to a structure burned in 1746 during the pursuit of Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Jacobite uprising; … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Incisionless ultrasound surgery provision 11 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House understands patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will be the first in the UK and Europe to benefit from incisionless ultrasound surgery using a histotripsy machine to support their cancer treatment; further understands that histotripsy uses pulsed sound waves to form bubble clouds which create mechanical forces that can … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Hannah Ramsay on her selection for the Scotland Women’s rugby team ahead of the upcoming World Cup; recognises the dedication, talent and perseverance that have led to her representing her country at the highest level; notes with pride that Hannah hails from Kirkliston and is an … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Lorraine Beavers (Labour - Blackpool North and Fleetwood) That this House recognises the important national heritage value of the Blackpool Heritage Trams; celebrates the history of the tramway in Blackpool as the very first electric public tramway when it opened in 1884; highlights the important role the tramway and the Heritage Trams play in the history, heritage and … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Zen to The Torfin charity cycle ride 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates Ryan Wright, Stuart Mathew Walker and Joseph Jamieson on their 3,000 kilometre charity cycle ride; notes that the route runs from the Mallorca restaurant, Zen, to their sister restaurant, The Torfin, in Corstorphine, Edinburgh and is expected to take around 30 days; further notes that the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Celebrating the completion of the Cuddies Lane mural in Colinton 3 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House congratulates artist Chris Rutterford and the Colinton Amenity Association on the successful completion of the new mural on Cuddies Lane in Colinton, Edinburgh; recognises the mural as a significant addition to the cultural and historical landscape of the area, celebrating the 600-year-old village’s heritage through a beautifully … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Celebrating Colinton Primary School achieving an Eco-Schools Scotland Green Flag Award 3 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House congratulates Colinton Primary School in Edinburgh South West constituency on winning a prestigious Eco-Schools Scotland Green Flag Award; recognises the school’s outstanding commitment to environmental education and sustainability through its pupil-led initiatives; commends the efforts of staff, pupils, and the wider school community in achieving this recognition … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Stephen Flynn (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South) That this House congratulates Aberdeen City Council, the Port of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Inspired, and all those involved in the success of the Tall Ships Races 2025, which called at the Granite City from 19 to 22 July 2025 as part of their international voyage; notes that the return of the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 4 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West) That this House congratulates the Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) for its exceptional work over the past year in improving access to and engagement with greenspaces across Edinburgh and the Lothians; recognises ELGT’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for local communities through environmental and community projects that … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Support for Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the Scottish Languages Bill 7 signatures (Most recent: 8 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House welcomes the unanimous passage of the Scottish Languages Bill by the Scottish Parliament, granting official status to both Gaelic and Scots; recognises this as a significant and positive step in supporting linguistic and cultural diversity in Scotland; highlights the crucial role played by Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Graeme High School named Falkirk’s energy saving champion 3 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk) That this House congratulates Graeme High School in Falkirk on being named the area’s top energy-saving champion in the Falkirk Council Schools Energy Challenge; applauds the school’s impressive 18 per cent reduction in carbon emissions over the past year, from 376.7 to 307.7 tonnes of CO2e; recognises the creativity and … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Armed Forces Training Contract and Elbit Systems 32 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Brian Leishman (Independent - Alloa and Grangemouth) That this House is deeply concerned by reports that the Ministry of Defence is considering awarding a £2 billion, 15-year Army Collective Training Service contract to Elbit Systems UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems Limited, Israel’s largest arms manufacturer; notes that Elbit supplies 85 per cent of the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Asthma awareness children’s book 13 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House congratulates Elaine Cunningham, whose original idea inspired the book “Mr Wheeze a Lot And His Very Important Friends,” which was written by Yvonne Bennett in memory of the late Lauren Reid; notes that Lauren passed away from an asthma attack at work in 2020 and that the … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 20 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Richard Quigley (Labour - Isle of Wight West) That this House recognises that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which raises awareness of the unique needs and experiences of children with cancer and their families; notes that across the UK, around 4,200 children and young people under 25 are diagnosed with cancer every year, including around 2,000 children; … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates St Andrews Men’s Shed for being named the East Coast (North) regional winner in the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year Awards 2025; recognises the remarkable achievement of transforming a once-empty site at Craigtoun Country Park into a vibrant, purpose-built community hub, featuring a fully functional … |
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Monday 1st September Chris Law signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Iqbal Mohamed (Independent - Dewsbury and Batley) That this House expresses its solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, the largest humanitarian flotilla ever organised to provide aid to Gaza, where a fleet of ships have departed simultaneously from ports across Europe and North Africa; notes that this peaceful international effort will bring together elected representatives, humanitarian activists, … |
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Friday 11th July Chris Law signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Adrian Ramsay (Green Party - Waveney Valley) That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Welfare of Animals (Transport) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 776), dated 30 June 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 1 July, be annulled. |
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