7th April 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 7th April 2025
King's Award for Voluntary Service to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels
Tabled by:
Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels, recipients of The King's Award for Voluntary Service; notes that this is the highest recognition for a local voluntary group in the UK; understands that the King's Award will be presented to Old Kilpatrick Food Parcels by His Majesty's Lord Lieutenant for …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Boghall Butchers
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the achievement of Bathgate's Boghall Butchers whose kebab pie was crowned champion at the British Pie Awards in Melton Mowbray; acknowledges the creativity and dedication of Christine and Paul Boyle in developing the award-winning pie, featuring a doner kebab filling; recognises the significance of this victory …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Bridgend Pet Supplies
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the success of Bridgend Pet Supplies, a social enterprise initiated by Bridgend Primary School in collaboration with the Social Enterprise Academy; notes the project's origins in addressing the local community's need for accessible pet supplies; praises the innovative approach taken by the learners, who conducted market …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st April 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Drummore Primary School litter pick and Eco schools award
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House recognises the excellent work undertaken by the pupils of Drummore Primary School who took part in a litter pick in their local area of Drumchapel; notes that the young people collected many bags of rubbish as part of the Spring Clean Scotland campaign; congratulates the school on …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st April 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd April 2025
Legacy of Storm Éowyn in Victoria Park
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that a number of mature trees in Glasgow’s Victoria Park were felled by Storm Éowyn in January 2025; recognises that successful fundraising efforts on behalf of the Friends of Victoria Park generated sufficient monies to allow 30 new trees to be planted by volunteers and supporters; …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd April 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd April 2025
80th anniversary of Christian Aid
Tabled by:
Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Christian Aid on its 80th anniversary; recognises that for 80 years Christian Aid has been fighting poverty and injustice; commends the organisation for offering hope to communities who need it most; praises its work towards a world where all can live with dignity, equality and justice; …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
18th March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th March 2025
Coalfields Regeneration Trust funding
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the invaluable contribution of the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) in supporting economic regeneration, employment, and growth in coalfield communities across the UK; notes that the CRT was established in 1999 by the then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to address the economic and social challenges resulting …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
27th January 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Snares
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to ban the use of snares in England and is heartened that the governments of Wales and Scotland have already successfully implemented such a ban; notes that a 2016 motion calling for a ban on snares was passed unanimously, and further, that a …
56 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 29
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
In memory of Jack Vettriano
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Jack Vettriano OBE; recognises his remarkable journey from a self-taught artist in Levenmouth, Fife, to an internationally acclaimed painter whose prints of works, including The Singing Butler, have adorned countless homes worldwide; notes that his early inspiration came from …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
5th March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 10th March 2025
Ending the sale of tickets to captive orca and dolphin shows
Tabled by:
Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House believes that travel companies should stop selling tickets to shows featuring captive orcas and dolphins; notes with concern that despite mounting evidence of the harm caused to these animals in captivity, over 3,600 cetaceans worldwide remain confined for human entertainment; recognises that captivity severely restricts cetaceans’ natural …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 22
Labour: 4
Green Party: 2
3rd March 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025
Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates Baroness Smith of Gilmorehill on her retirement from the House of Lords; thanks her for her over 30 years of service in the other place promoting social justice, opportunity and the importance of democracy; believes her work in setting up the John Smith Memorial Trust in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025
80th anniversary of Operation Open Door
Tabled by:
Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
This House commemorates the 80th anniversary of Operation Open Door, when the British Royal Navy and Norwegian service personnel rescued 502 civilian refugees from the Nazi-Occupied Island of Soroya, Norway; notes the bravery of the people of Soroya in the face of Nazi brutality; celebrates the heroism of all those …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
25th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025
Status of Scotch Whisky
Tabled by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the English Whisky Guild’s application to obtain Geographical Indication status; acknowledges that the application includes a different definition of Single Malt; notes that the current definition of Single Malt Whisky denotes the production at a single distillery using a single variety of malted barley grain; further …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 15
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025
160th anniversary of SeeScape
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House recognises the remarkable achievements of Seescape, which celebrates its 160th anniversary this year; acknowledges the depth and scope of the charity’s vital role in supporting people with visual impairment across Fife, previously as Fife Society for the Blind and now as Seescape, helping people with sight loss …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025
World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report
Tabled by:
Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham)
That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
10th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025
Recognition for World War I servicemen affected by PTSD
Tabled by:
Natasha Irons (Labour - Croydon East)
That this House acknowledges the commendable efforts of Mr Michael Lyons, a dedicated local veteran in leading the Final Roll Call campaign which seeks to secure recognition for World War I servicemen who, due to the psychological trauma now understood as PTSD, were unjustly institutionalised and omitted from honour rolls …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025
The Hawkers’ fundraising for Strathcarron Hospice and local charities
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House commends Falkirk band The Hawkers for raising £100 for Strathcarron Hospice through keyring sales at their 2024 concerts; recognises their ongoing support for local charities, including their collaboration with Home2Hospital, a Larbert-based charity providing transport for cancer patients across Scotland; and applauds the band for their continued …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th February 2025
58 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Apr 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
5th February 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 10th February 2025
116th anniversary of the 1909 West Stanley Pit Disaster
Tabled by:
Luke Akehurst (Labour - North Durham)
That this House acknowledges that 16 February 2025 marks the 116th anniversary of the 1909 West Stanley Pit Disaster; remembers the 168 men and boys who died in the explosion and its aftermath and those who risked their lives to rescue survivors; notes that the disaster was the worst in …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 20th January 2025
Ban trophy hunting imports
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes CITES data and investigations by the Campaign to Ban Trophy Hunting published in the national media showing British trophy hunters are killing and bringing home trophies of threatened species including African elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, zebras, wolves, monkeys, wild cats, lynxes, cougars, bears, and African …
111 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 42
Liberal Democrat: 39
Independent: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Green Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Alliance: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
8th January 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Import and sale of real fur
Tabled by:
Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn)
That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Mar 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 34
Liberal Democrat: 9
Green Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
17th December 2024
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 13th January 2025
Local postie David Reynolds
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House commends dedicated Armadale resident and local postie David Reynolds for his bravery in the course of his work; praises his quick thinking and fast action to save the life of a woman found soaked through and collapsed in the snow; recognises the hard work of posties especially …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
6th January 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 29th December 2024
Mr Owen Sayers MBE, 60 years Scouting
Tabled by:
Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House celebrates the presenting of Mr Owen Sayers MBE with his 60 Years Service to Scouting Award in 2024 by the Chief Volunteer of Scouts Scotland; recognises that Owen Sayers became a Scout leader at the age of 18, and that further leadership roles over the next 60 …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th January 2025
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 29th December 2024
70th anniversary of the Parish of St Mary's Church Duntocher
Tabled by:
Douglas McAllister (Labour - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates St Mary's Parish Church Duntocher on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; notes that on 14 November 1954 the new church was formally opened and dedicated by Archbishop Donald Campbell, and that on 15 November 2024 Archbishop William Nolan celebrated Holy Mass at St Mary's to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2025)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
3rd September 2024
Douglas McAllister signed this EDM on Monday 9th September 2024
Spot Leukaemia campaign
Tabled by:
Sorcha Eastwood (Alliance - Lagan Valley)
That this House supports the Spot Leukaemia campaign held during Blood Cancer Awareness Month; recognises that September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month; highlights that Spot Leukaemia is a campaign with a focus on earlier diagnosis of leukaemia; further highlights that Leukaemia UK and Leukaemia Care work together each year to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1