John McNally - Early Day Motions

John McNally's 1,546 Early Day Motions

9th May 2024

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 9th May 2024

Pesticide use in towns and cities

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises the harm caused to both human health and the environment by the use of pesticides such as glyphosate in our villages, towns, cities and public spaces; notes that glyphosate was designated as probably carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organisation in 2015, is increasingly being …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1

24th April 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 2nd May 2024

UK’s national minorities

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the UK Government recognising the Cornish as a national minority through the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities; notes that this landmark decision set out numerous obligations including support for language and culture, education and the media, …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 23 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

26th March 2024

John McNally 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

21st February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2024

No confidence in the Speaker

Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove)
That this House has no confidence in Mr Speaker.

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

19th February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024

VAT and the hospitality sector

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the continuing challenges facing the hospitality sector during the cost of living crisis; notes that the Government implemented a temporary cut of 5% on VAT for hospitality businesses during the pandemic; further notes that VAT is not devolved and can therefore only be set by the …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1

19th February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th February 2024

Committee of the Future

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House supports the establishment of a Committee of the Future to follow in the footsteps of the successful and internationally renowned Committee of the Future in Finland, recognised for its visionary planning, rigorous analysis of challenges ahead, citizen engagement and representation, solution-focused recommendations to innovate and its ability …

7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7

9th February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024

Achieving clean air

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that 15 February marks the anniversary of the death of Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi Debrah who became the first person to have air pollution listed on her death certificate, and extends its deepest sympathies to her family; notes that air pollution is associated with conditions like asthma, …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

7th February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024

VAT on hair and beauty salons

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the significant contribution made by hair and beauty salons to high streets across the country; notes the severe pressure which businesses in the hair and beauty sector are currently facing due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, increasing bills, and payroll pressures; understands that salons which operate …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

5th February 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024

The Pioneers display and Peter McLagan

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House commends the temporary display entitled The Pioneers: The First Asian and Black MPs, which is being transferred to form part of the permanent hang in Admissions Order Office Corridor; reflects on the protracted process of permanently acknowledging our groundbreaking Asian and Black MPs; notes with dismay the …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th January 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th February 2024

Pension restitution for women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have suffered pensions loss through the targeting of their pension rights; pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that …

98 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1
Workers Party of Britain: 1

18th January 2024

John McNally signed this EDM 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: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th January 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024

Scottish Government's industrial strategy

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the UK's low growth, poor productivity and high debt economy which has been a feature of the UK's economic demise over many decades; now welcomes the recent statement by Scotland's First Minister to establish an industrial strategy to help reverse the most negative impacts of UK …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 1

8th January 2024

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th January 2024

Compensation for Equitable Life policyholders

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the financial, personal and social impact on policy holders following the collapse of Equitable Life Assurance Society; calls on the Treasury to ensure that all of the 1.5 billion pounds set aside for the Equitable Life Payments Scheme, is distributed to Equitable Life policyholders who suffered …

51 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Mar 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

12th December 2023

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

9th November 2023

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th November 2023

Jobs at news publisher Reach

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House recognises the hard work and dedication of Reach journalists in Scotland at local and national news brands such as the Daily Record and Edinburgh Live; notes with dismay that Reach, the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, will cut 450 jobs - about a tenth of its workforce …

9 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th November 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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: 17
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 7
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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023

Newsquest Local Democracy Reporter pay

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House is concerned that publisher Newsquest is failing to provide decent salaries for its Local Democracy Reporters despite allocated funding provided by the BBC from licence fee payers; notes that Newsquest has failed to account for a £10,000 surplus per post even after salary and usual employers' costs …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

7th November 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023

Calum MacLeod and Who Dares Cares

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House applauds the superb work of Calum Macleod and his charity Who Dares Cares which seeks to help armed forces veterans and former emergency services personnel with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); recognises Calum’s lived experience of trauma and his exemplary service in the military; appreciates his tireless work …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

7th November 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023

Sixth year of detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that Friday 4 November 2023 marked the sixth anniversary of the arbitrary detention in India of Jagtar Singh Johal, a Sikh activist and son of the Rock of Dumbarton held since being abducted from the street during his honeymoon by unidentified assailants who turned out to …

54 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1

7th November 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th November 2023

Protecting civilians in Gaza and Israel (No. 2)

Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Independent - 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: 43
Scottish National Party: 41
Independent: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Conservative: 1

18th September 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th October 2023

Senedd reform

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes the publication of electoral reform legislation by the Welsh Government as part of the Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru on 18 September, 26 years to the day Wales voted Yes for devolution; recognises that these reforms follow the recommendations of a cross-party committee and will ensure …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1

11th September 2023

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th September 2023

Young fundraisers Caitie and Holly McCubbin

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates sisters Caitie (age 8) and Holly (age 7) McCubbin on cycling 100 miles each during their summer holidays to raise funds for two charities which have helped their grandfathers, along with Epic Games which matched their funds; applauds Caitie for raising £904 for the British Heart …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

5th September 2023

John McNally 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

3rd July 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 20th July 2023

Prescribing of cannabis medicines by general medical practitioners

Tabled by: Crispin Blunt (Independent - Reigate)
That this House notes that the Government allowed specialist medical practitioners to be able to prescribe cannabis medicines in 2018, but excluded general medical practitioners, despite their core role in supporting patients in their communities; further notes that, annually, around 20,000 patients obtain private prescriptions for medical cannabis, but just …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

26th June 2023

John McNally signed this EDM 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

11th May 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th June 2023

Express direct rail services between Stirling and London

Tabled by: Alyn Smith (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House welcomes the proposals of Grand Union Trains to open a new train service from Stirling to London Euston; notes that Grand Union has been granted the right to introduce a similar service between London Paddington and Carmarthen; believes that a new direct service between Stirling and London …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1

23rd May 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th May 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

16th May 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th May 2023

Potential merits of new legislation on mandatory corporate due diligence

Tabled by: Tony Lloyd (Labour - Rochdale)
This House welcomes the campaign for a new UK mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence law in connection with supply chains; notes that more than 100,000 people in the UK have signed a petition asking the Government to hold business, finance and the public sector to account when they …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

29th March 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th April 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

6th March 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 32
Conservative: 16
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

7th February 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2023

VAT Burn campaign and reform of VAT on sunscreen products

Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the need to reform VAT on sunscreen products that provide a health benefit; acknowledges that Government advice to sit in the shade is not enough to protect our skin; supports sunscreen products being defined as a healthcare product, instead of luxury goods; and calls on the …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jun 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st February 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2023

Brexit Economic Report

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes with dismay that on the the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU, according to a Bloomberg Economic Report, Brexit is costing the UK economy £100 bn in lost output each year and is having a detrimental effect on business investment and availability of workers, …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Alba Party: 1

31st January 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2023

State pension age and 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House notes with concern the losses borne by 1950s women as a result of maladministration by the Department for Work and Pensions; supports the independent inquiry of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman; notes that on average over one hundred1950s born women die daily, many of whom have …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1

30th January 2023

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th February 2023

Epilepsy Scotland survey launch

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House values the work of Epilepsy Scotland and welcomes the support the organisation gives those with the condition across Scotland; further welcomes the following areas of specific support available from dedicated staff for those in need of help and advice including their Helpline and Check-In Service, Youth Service, …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

24th January 2023

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally 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

11th January 2023

John McNally 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

13th December 2022

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th December 2022

Dario Franchitti and the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Bathgate bairn Dario Franchitti on being inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame; notes that the motorsport legend is a three-time winner of the famous Indianapolis 500 as well as four-time IndyCar series champion; recognises a lifetime of achievement in racing including winning the McLaren …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

7th December 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2022

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: 25
Independent: 12
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

12th December 2022

John McNally 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: 6
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

25th May 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2022

Artificial Intelligence in the entertainment industry

Tabled by: Claire Hanna (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Belfast South and Mid Down)
That this House supports Equity’s campaign, Stop AI Stealing the Show, which seeks to strengthen the rights of performers and other creative workers in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence across the entertainment industry; acknowledges that whilst there are benefits to the use of artificial intelligence for those …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

30th November 2022

John McNally 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

28th November 2022

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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: 13
Independent: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

5th September 2022

John McNally 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

12th July 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 2022

Garment trade adjudicator

Tabled by: Claudia Webbe (Independent - Leicester East)
That this House notes that the purchasing practices of UK retailers has a direct impact on the workers who make clothes for fashion brands, who then re-sell those clothes onto consumers; laments the unfair purchasing practices of UK fashion brands, which causes job losses, poverty wages, excessive overtime and unsafe …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Alba Party: 1

17th May 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 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: 33
Liberal Democrat: 14
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1

10th May 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2022

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: 27
Liberal Democrat: 12
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

16th June 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th June 2022

Ban on the Import of Foie Gras

Tabled by: Mike Penning (Conservative - Hemel Hempstead)
That this House condemns the production of foie gras by force-feeding ducks and geese which causes severe physical and psychological pain for the animals involved; welcomes the continued ban on production of foie gras in the UK; and calls on the Government to introduce the promised ban on the import …

51 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Mar 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 11
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1

14th June 2022

John McNally 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

9th June 2022

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 13th June 2022

Tribute to Dunfermline’s iconic peacocks

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House notes the tragic loss of one of Dunfermline’s iconic peacocks, Malcolm, following a horrific attack on 31 May; further notes that another bird, Louis, is recovering after being seriously injured during the incident; praises the overwhelming response from the community which raised more than £15,000 following the …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

7th June 2022

John McNally 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: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alliance: 1

6th June 2022

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st June 2022

Maggie's You Care, We Care Campaign

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House supports Maggie’s campaign You Care, We Care highlighting the pressure felt by those closest to people living with cancer; notes research showing nearly 90 per cent of people looking after someone with cancer have experienced feelings of anger, guilt and helplessness; recognises the importance of providing support …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1

16th May 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2022

Hunting on Ministry of Defence land

Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus and Perthshire Glens)
That this House notes with concern that the Ministry of Defence (MoD) continues to grant licences for trail and drag hunts on MoD land, including 248 hunts over 13 MoD sites in a single year; notes that leaked footage shows the Hunting Office and the Masters of Fox Hounds Association …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 4
Labour: 2

22nd February 2022

John McNally signed this EDM 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

22nd February 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd February 2022

Jamal Edwards MBE

Tabled by: Rupa Huq (Labour - Ealing Central and Acton)
That this House remembers the life and achievements of Jamal Edwards MBE, a musical pioneer, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist born in Luton, raised in Acton, who never forgot his roots; recognises that Jamal’s work had a tremendous impact on music in the UK, notably launching SBTV, a ground-breaking platform that …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

13th January 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th February 2022

Compassion, respect and integrity in politics

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House condemns the organisation of social gatherings and events at Downing Street during the periods of covid-19 lockdown; further condemns the lack of transparency from the Government regarding the parties and reluctance to disclose attendance; believes that when Members and Ministers do not acknowledge or apologise for making …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Alba Party: 1

2nd February 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd February 2022

Raith Rovers Football Club signing of David Goodwillie (No. 2)

Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House expresses its extreme concerns at the decision of Raith Rovers Football Club to give a playing contract to footballer David Goodwillie who was found to be guilty of rape following a civil court case in 2017; notes that since then the player has expressed no remorse and …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22

26th January 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 31st January 2022

Providing financial restitution to women born in the 1950s

Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Independent - Liverpool West Derby)
That this House welcomes the positive interventions from so many hon. Members from across the House on behalf of women born in the 1950s who have lost their pensions; and pays tribute to constituents and campaigners in their ongoing fight for justice; recalls that women born in the 1950s were …

67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1

6th January 2022

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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: 56
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 14
Liberal Democrat: 12
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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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

12th May 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th December 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: 54
Scottish National Party: 43
Conservative: 15
Independent: 15
Liberal Democrat: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1

22nd November 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th December 2021

Charity lottery £50 million annual sales limit

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House acknowledges the success of the charity lottery annual sales limit being raised to £50 million and the per draw limit being raised to £5 million; notes these important reforms have freed up millions of pounds of funding for good causes across the country, which has proven especially …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

3rd November 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Saturday 4th December 2021

UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day to celebrate people with disabilities and champion their abilities and contribution; supports the United Nation’s work surrounding this campaign; notes this year’s theme is leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

6th December 2021

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Saturday 4th December 2021

Linlithgow Black Bitch

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House supports the rich traditions, local customs and heritage found throughout these islands and beyond, such as the Linlithgow Black Bitch; notes that in Linlithgow the local custom of describing locals as Black Bitches is based on the heroic greyhound who fed her master when he was incarcerated …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

8th November 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday 2021

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House marks Armistice Day on 11 November and Remembrance Sunday on 14 November 2021; recognises the significance of the Armistice, an agreement signed to halt First World War fighting as a prelude to peace negotiations, which came into force at 11.00am on 11 November 1918; appreciates the importance …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

20th May 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 2021

Ban on trophy hunting imports

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to implementing a robust, comprehensive and world-leading ban on trophy hunting imports; agrees that the trophy hunting of animals, including those at risk of extinction, is morally reprehensible; notes the strong support for such a ban among the general public, with the most …

86 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2022)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 10
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1

14th June 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 15th November 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: 45
Scottish National Party: 34
Liberal Democrat: 12
Independent: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1

28th October 2021

John McNally signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 28th October 2021

#MyBitYourBit campaign

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House urges the Government to support the APPG on Youth Action Against Climate Change and the new campaign, led by the Hedgerley Wood Trust, called #MyBitYourBit, an initiative to elevate the voices of youth ahead of the vital COP26 summit in Glasgow; further urges the Government to support …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1

23rd September 2021

John McNally 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

23rd September 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

Mandatory labelling system for plastic present in clothing and accessories

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House notes the fashion industry’s significant contribution to global plastic pollution; recognises that some 60 per cent of material made into clothing is plastic, with more than a third of all microplastics released into the ocean deriving from these synthetic fibres; further notes that some 70 million barrels …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2022)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

20th September 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

60 years of independent television in the north of Scotland

Tabled by: Richard Thomson (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes that 30 September 2021 marks sixty years of Independent Television in the North of Scotland; notes that Grampian Television, which served the area with distinction from 1961 to 2006, produced programming in Gaelic, English and Scots at a time when the indigenous languages of Scotland were …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1

23rd June 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th October 2021

John Frace, Dunoon and Scotland's award for covid-19 tracker website

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Dunoon resident John Frace on being awarded outstanding contribution from a university student in the Herald Higher Education Awards 2021 for his work in establishing the Scottish and UK covid-19 tracking website; commends the remarkable work of John, a student at the University of the Highlands …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

21st September 2021

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

6th September 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th September 2021

Communication of changes to the state pension age for 1950s-born women

Tabled by: Andrew Gwynne (Labour (Co-op) - 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: 39
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

7th September 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th September 2021

World Electric Vehicle Day

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House urges the Government on World Electric Vehicle Day to look to Scotland and Nordic neighbours for a joined-up policy approach on the transition to electric vehicles; encourages the Government to celebrate the achievement of Norway as the first country in the world where electric vehicles outsell traditional …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th September 2021

John McNally 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:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 37
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1

28th June 2021

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th June 2021

Death of Jim Walker MBE

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House recognises the life and? work of Jim Walker, MBE, former local councillor in his beloved Bathgate for 30 years and tireless local champion for the community of Bathgate; sends deepest condolences to his family; notes that Jim Walker was an exemplary champion of his community, serving as …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Jul 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Alba Party: 1

28th June 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th June 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
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

22nd June 2021

John McNally 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
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

11th May 2021

John McNally 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

23rd February 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 1st March 2021

Family Fund

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House commends Family Fund for their work across the country over the last 48 years; recognises that they have provided over 90,000 grants to families with disabled or seriously ill children over the last year; notes that Family Fund’s aim is to work toward a vision that all …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 1

22nd February 2021

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th February 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

22nd February 2021

John McNally 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

10th February 2021

John McNally 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

8th February 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 18th 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: 19
Scottish National Party: 15
Liberal Democrat: 6
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

25th January 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th February 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

8th February 2021

John McNally 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

10th June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th January 2021

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: 63
Scottish National Party: 43
Independent: 13
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

14th January 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2021

Sight loss helpline

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House welcomes the launch of a new helpline providing support to people with sight loss and their families in the Lothians; notes that the helpline is part of Sight Scotland’s new Family Wellbeing Service, which aims to tackle an identified gap in support as the charity reaches out …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th December 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

13th January 2021

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th 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

30th December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th December 2020

50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that 2 January 2021 will be the 50th anniversary of the Ibrox disaster which killed 66 people and injured over 200 people; notes that this was the worst football disaster in Britain until the Hillsborough disaster in 1989; notes that all 66 who died on 2 …

48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Alba Party: 1
Conservative: 1

30th December 2020

John McNally 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

16th December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 17th December 2020

25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the 25th anniversary of CVS Inverclyde who support community groups and agencies through collaborative working in the Inverclyde area; notes that CVS Inverclyde provides confidential and professional support to groups and organisations of all sizes and aims while bringing them together to connect and work collaboratively; …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

14th December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th December 2020

Resale of gaming consoles and computer components purchased by automated bots

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House believes that new releases of gaming consoles and computer components should be available to all customers at no more than the Manufacturer’s Recommended Retail Price, and not be bought in bulk by the use of automated bots which often circumvent maximum purchase quantities imposed by the retailer; …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

23rd November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd 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

9th January 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 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

2nd December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Fast fashion and data transparency

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the fast fashion industry as a major contributor to carbon emissions, producing 10 per cent of all humanity's greenhouse gas emissions, and is responsible for serious human rights violations around the world; and therefore calls on the Government to introduce a policy where global fashion companies …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Gryffe High School named Sunday Times Scottish state school of the year

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Gryffe High School which has been named The Sunday Times Scottish State School of the Year by Parent Power, The Sunday Times School Guide; commends the leadership of Head Teacher Colin Johnson and the hard work of teaching and support staff across the school; praises the …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week

Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House welcomes Crohn’s & Colitis Awareness Week; notes the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on diagnosis, access to specialist advice, investigations and surgery for people with Crohn’s and Colitis; appreciates the care provided by healthcare professionals in Inflammatory Bowel Disease services during the pandemic; recognises the role …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM 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

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

University of Glasgow awarded Times Higher Education University of the Year 2020

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the University of Glasgow on being named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards on 26th November 2020; recognises that this is in recognition of the University’s work to redress its historic links to slavery through a reparative justice programme, which included the …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Midlothian’s Young People's Advice Service

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian’s Young People's Advice Service (MYPAS) on their successful funding award of £63,000 through the Community Support and Services Framework (Mental Health and Wellbeing) at Midlothian Council; welcomes the news that this funding will enable MYPAS to recruit a Family Counsellor and an Art Therapist which …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Effect of covid-19 on disabled people and employment

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act, an important step towards equality for people with disabilities; recognises the disproportionate impact of the covid-19 pandemic on disabled people; notes with concern that 71 per cent of disabled people employed in March have been impacted by loss …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Liberal Democrat: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1

1st December 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Disability Awareness Week Northern Ireland

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes Disability Awareness Week NI which runs from Monday 30 November - 4 December 2020; highlights that the Arts Council of Northern Ireland will be revisiting and highlighting some of the amazing arts organisations that work with people with disabilities; congratulates the Public Health Agency NI in …

11 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Alliance: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Loch Lomond Brewery and the Scottish Beer Awards

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates Loch Lomond Brewery for winning brewery of the year at the prestigious Scottish Beer Awards, understands that it was also successful in winning the best branding award and believes that its success is thoroughly deserved; notes that those involved in Loch Lomond Brewery are passionate about …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Alba Party: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Delivering Joy campaign

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House commends the staff of the Clydebank Dunelm Mill store for their altruistic and generous work with the company’s non-profit Delivering Joy campaign; notes that some members of staff have worked tirelessly above and beyond their contracted working hours on a voluntary basis to encourage donations and work …

9 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Eighteenth anniversary of Strathaven being named the first Fairtrade town in Scotland

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House celebrates the eighteenth anniversary of Strathaven being named Scotland’s first Fairtrade town by the Fairtrade Association, a milestone that takes place on 27 November 2020; remembers all the tremendous cooperation that took place between local churches, businesses, primary schools and the South Lanarkshire Council to ensure that …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Scottish Beer Awards 2020 Midlothian winners

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian-based breweries Stewart Brewing and Cross Borders Brewing Company for their success at the Scottish Beer Awards 2020; notes that this year marked the 5th annual Scottish Beer awards which was held as a digital awards experience on Thursday 26 November 2020 and sought to give …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Craig Scotland named Brewer of the Year 2020

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Craig Scotland on being awarded Brewer of the Year at the Scottish Beer Awards 2020; notes that Craig is Head Brewer at Midlothian-based brewery Stewart Brewing; commends him for his skill and hard work, which has contributed to Midlothian’s growing reputation in the brewing sector; notes …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

30th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

McCulloch Rail, Ballantrae, South Ayrshire

Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates McCulloch Rail a highly successful family business specialising in rail handling and rail logistics on being awarded the highly coveted Rail Plant Reliability Programme Gold Award; the company based in Ballantrae, South Ayrshire, having previously achieved the Bronze and Silver Awards, provide a highly specialist range …

5 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

26th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

The work of Kim McLachlan

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Kim McLachlan a UNISON activist throughout her 37 year career in housing, who died on 16 November 2020; recognises her work as a steward in Glasgow City Branch and her work at the heart of the trade union and community campaign …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Alba Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Fife's universal basic income pilot readiness

Tabled by: Neale Hanvey (Alba Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises Fife’s readiness to participate in a Universal Basic Income (UBI) trial; asserts that such a pilot would be desirable, particularly for its potential impact on poverty and employment; notes that the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government has thanked Fife Council for its …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Ending period poverty in Scotland

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Parliament on its continued cross party work to tackle period poverty; recognises that from the first action to back Women for Independence's campaign to have maternity towels included in baby boxes through to becoming the first country in the world to make period products …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Endometriosis and access to statutory support

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House congratulates the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis and Endometriosis UK for their important inquiry into the challenges faced by those with the condition and the publication of their report entitled Endometriosis in the UK: Time for Change; notes that endometriosis is a chronic and sometimes debilitating condition …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Financial support for self employed people during the covid-19 outbreak

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House notes with concern research from the National Audit Office which has found that 2.9 million freelancers, contractors and newly self-employed are excluded from the Government's Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, which estimates that 38 per cent of individuals with self-employment …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Covid-19 and fuel poverty

Tabled by: Jon Trickett (Labour - Normanton and Hemsworth)
That this House notes with concern that 2.4 million households are living in fuel poverty, with research by National Energy Action finding that an average of 9,700 deaths a year in the UK are caused by living in a cold house; further notes with concern that thousands of household are …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

30th Anniversary of Castle Espie Centre in Comber

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the 30th Anniversary of Castle Espie Centre in Comber; congratulates the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre, who do phenomenal work in biodiversity and protecting the natural environment, on reaching this wonderful milestone; and extends best wishes for the future of this wonderful information and environmental centre …

6 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Paid helpline for gas and electricity suppliers

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House draws attention to the issue of paid helplines for gas and electricity suppliers; highlights that the use of 03 numbers in this context can cost up to £0.35p a minute; condemns this excessive price, as it excludes customers on a low income or universal credit from being …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2020

Winner of The Booker Prize 2020

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House congratulates Scottish-American author Douglas Stuart on winning the Booker Prize 2020 for his debut novel, Shuggie Bain, a raw and beautifully tender story based on his own experiences growing up in poverty in 1980s Glasgow with a mother battling addiction; further congratulations him on being only the …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2020

Carers Rights Day 2020

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House acknowledges the estimated 13.6 million people across the UK who are providing unpaid care; recognises the importance of Carers Rights Day 2020, taking place on 26 November 2020, in raising awareness of the work of unpaid carers and ensuring they are informed about their rights and entitlements; …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

25th November 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Friday 20th November 2020

Obashi Falkirk

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises that Obashi, a Falkirk-based start-up has joined an elite world organisation - the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community and its centre for the Fourth industrial revolution; recognises that Obashi is the first start-up in Scotland to be invited to that community; notes that the global …

7 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM 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

5th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that 25 years ago, on 8 November 1995, the Disability Discrimination Act received Royal Assent; recalls that this landmark piece of legislation was the result of a hard-fought campaign by disabled people, with up to 100,000 disabled activists taking part in direct action, campaigning for equal …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Mar 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 6
Labour: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1

2nd November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Peter Krykant and drug consumption van facility

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned to learn that Peter Krykant, who recently set-up a drug consumption van in Glasgow city centre, has been charged and cautioned by Police Scotland; understands that Mr Krykant set up the facility in an attempt to help and support people with addictions; firmly believes that …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Green Party: 1

21st October 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

Psoriasis Awareness Week 2020

Tabled by: Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
That this House notes that Psoriasis Awareness Week takes place between 29 October and 4 November 2020; recognises the vital work of the Psoriasis Association in continuing to provide information, support and help to all those affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis during the covid-19 pandemic; further notes that this …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2

5th March 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2020

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

9th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2020

Advertising-funded media tax credit

Tabled by: John Nicolson (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House recognises the importance of commercial radio stations; commends the hard work of those radio stations during the covid-19 pandemic, not only as a reliable source of local news, but also to provide a friendly voice to many people living alone; acknowledges the financial difficulty that a large …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Independent: 1

9th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th November 2020

Pet travel and tick treatment

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the vital importance of improving the health and welfare of companion animals in the UK; notes with concern that there has been an increase in tick prevalence in the UK; and further notes reports of tick-borne diseases brought to the UK from pets that have recently …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Alba Party: 1

5th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th 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: 15
Independent: 7
Plaid Cymru: 2
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

2nd November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 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

4th November 2020

John McNally signed this EDM 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
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

12th October 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2020

All In One Education

Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates newly formed charity All In One Education on gaining membership of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and achieving charitable status; notes the charity is formed of teachers, campaigners, university and cultural professionals who have come together from across Scotland to address the lack of intersectional …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st October 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th October 2020

Problem drug use

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House is appalled by the number of people dying from drug related deaths in the UK; welcomes the reports of the Scottish Affairs and Health Select Committees following their separate inquiries; supports the presentation of the Problem Drug Use Bill; notes that its implementation would ensure the drugs …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

24th September 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 25th 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: 16
Independent: 9
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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2020

Gas Safety week

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House welcomes the 10th Annual Gas Safety Week, running from 14 to 20 September 2020; recognises the importance that this awareness campaign, organised by the Gas Safe Register, plays in highlighting the importance of gas safety to the public; notes the devastating ripple effect that a gas incident, …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1

2nd September 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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: 34
Scottish National Party: 27
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

7th September 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th September 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House marks Thursday the 10th of September 2020 as World Suicide Prevention Day; notes with worry that suicide rates in the UK are increasing; further notes with extreme concern that suicide is the leading cause of death in young people in the UK, with young men and LGBT+ …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1

14th July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st September 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: 28
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 10
Liberal Democrat: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

21st July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd July 2020

Protections for workers in UK garment factories

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises that workers in some UK garment factories are suffering under exploitative labour practices, underpayment of legal minimum wages and unsafe working conditions; acknowledges the need to take urgent action to protect such workers from exploitation and ensure that factory owners are meeting all legal obligations; notes …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

4th May 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd July 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: 16
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Alba Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1

13th July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 10th July 2020

Reverend Aftab Gohar

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates the Reverend Aftab Gohar, minister of Abbotsgrange Parish Kirk in Grangemouth, upon his election as the new Moderator of the Church of Scotland Presbytery of Falkirk; recognises that his recent installation as such made history by his becoming the first South Asian-born cleric to be elected …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

9th March 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th July 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: 58
Scottish National Party: 39
Independent: 11
Liberal Democrat: 11
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1

7th July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

7th July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

2nd July 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2020

Assessing the feasibility of citizens’ basic income pilots in Scotland

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes the recent publication of the report entitled Assessing the Feasibility of Citizens’ Basic Income Pilots in Scotland which presents comprehensive and detailed research into the feasibility of a citizens’ basic income pilot in Scotland; further notes that it has been developed by a successful collaboration of …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1

29th June 2020

John McNally 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

18th June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th June 2020

Four-day week in the UK

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the opportunity for exploring shorter working time for the UK, including a four-day week, as one route out of the covid-19 pandemic; further recognises that work patterns have been dramatically altered as a result of the pandemic, notes that shorter working time has been used throughout …

45 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Alliance: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1

8th June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM 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

4th June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 5th June 2020

Carers Week 2020

Tabled by: Kenny MacAskill (Alba Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the importance of unpaid carers, the compassion and dedication that they show in their vital work in our society at all times, but especially during the Coronavirus Pandemic; commends the work of Carers Week (8-14 June 2020) in offering support to, and advocating for, unpaid carers; …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Alba Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Alliance: 1
Green Party: 1

3rd June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 5th 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

2nd June 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2020

The Black Lives Matter campaign

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House supports the Black Lives Matter campaign.

67 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 8
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 2
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

13th May 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 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

20th May 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 2020

Skyrora and UK's first rocket launch test in 50 years

Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Midlothian based Skyrora Ltd on completing the UK’s first ground rocket test in Scotland in 50 years; commends its work in making the UK ready for launching rockets into space after its team successfully built a mobile launch complex and completed a full static fire test …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Alba Party: 1
Independent: 1

21st April 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd June 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

2nd June 2020

John McNally 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

4th May 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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: 41
Scottish National Party: 39
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 11
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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 4th 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

27th April 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

21st April 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Radical War of 1820

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House acknowledges the 200 year anniversary this month of the Scottish Insurrection or Radical War; applauds the efforts of those who fought for the universal franchise and wider social and economic rights; recognises the sacrifice, in particular of the three 1820 Martyrs, James Wilson, John Baird and Andrew …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Alba Party: 2

21st April 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally 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

18th March 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd March 2020

Repatriation of UK nationals from countries that have closed borders

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that as a result of the covid-19 outbreak, a number of countries have closed their borders to contain the virus; notes that as a result many UK subjects are stranded; calls on the Government to negotiate with all countries where borders have closed, ways of repatriating …

70 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Scottish National Party: 14
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

16th March 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th March 2020

Temporary universal basic income

Tabled by: Kevin Brennan (Labour - Cardiff West)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a temporary universal basic income or an emergency measure to help freelancers and the self-employed effected by the covid-19 outbreak.

100 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 48
Scottish National Party: 28
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Alba Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alliance: 1

11th March 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 12th March 2020

Local News Matters campaign

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the importance of quality local journalism; commends those who dedicate their working lives to serving the public by reporting important, timely and accurate information that is in the public interest; notes the importance of media reporting and how it helps to maintain local transparency and accountability …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Apr 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1

2nd March 2020

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

11th February 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2020

Animal sentience

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Government’s commitment to explicitly recognise in domestic law that animals are sentient beings, and create a statutory duty to pay due regard to the welfare of sentient animals in policy formulation and implementation; recognises that Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty regarding animal sentience was …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

11th February 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2020

Maximum sentences for animal cruelty

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the commitment by the Government to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years; notes that the current maximum sentences in England and Wales are the lowest in Europe, are significantly lower than in Northern Ireland where perpetrators can be sentenced to …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2020)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

11th February 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 24th 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

6th February 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2020

Sam Macartney

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House recognises the life and work of Sam Macartney, a UNISON activist for 35 years, who died on the 24 January 2020; recognises his work as a Senior Steward within Glasgow’s learning disability day care services, and the Conditions of Service Officer within the Glasgow City Branch of …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2021)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

27th January 2020

John McNally 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

23rd January 2020

John McNally 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

21st January 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st January 2020

The life of Alasdair Gray 1934-2019: Glasgow-born artist and author

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House is deeply saddened at the passing of Glasgow-born artist, author and creative genius, Alasdair Gray, who died on 29 December 2019 aged 85, and sends its condolences and best wishes to all knew him; notes that Alasdair studied at the Glasgow School of Art, and became famous …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Alba Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

15th January 2020

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th January 2020

Marvyn Stewart's Emporium at Dunfermline Athletic FC

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the contribution made by Caimeyhill resident Marvyn Stewart and her contribution to Dunfermline Athletic FC through her Emporium where she has raised more than £57,000 for the club by selling football shirts and other memorabilia donated by the fans; notes that without that contribution, the club …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Feb 2020)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Alba Party: 1

9th January 2020

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

John McNally 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

28th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2019

Josh Taylor: world champion boxer

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House congratulates Prestonpans’ Josh Taylor on making Scottish boxing history by becoming a double world champion with his latest victory, a majority decision over American fighter Regis Prograis, which resulted in him adding the WBA and Ring Magazine titles to his IBF super-lightweight crown; notes that this was …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 28th October 2019

War Disablement Pension and Emplyment 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 …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1

23rd October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Access to medical cannabis

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the benefits of medical cannabis for people suffering with chronic pain, epilepsy and a variety of other conditions; welcomes the legalisation of medical cannabis on 1 November 2018; regrets the difficulties patients and their families continue to face accessing medical cannabis through the NHS; further regrets …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1

23rd October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Persecution of Christians

Tabled by: Jeremy Hunt (Conservative - Godalming and Ash)
That this House notes the 2019 report of Aid to the Church in Need entitled Persecuted and Forgotten? which shows that the Christian population of Iraq has declined by 90 per cent within a generation from 1.5 million before 2003 to less than 150,000 today; recognises that any Daesh resurgence …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1

15th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Alcohol Charter

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House reaffirms its support for the Alcohol Charter, which was launched on 16 October 2018 by the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm; notes that the charter is now supported by 35 organisations; further notes with regret that there …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

15th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Accountability for violations in Yemen

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House expresses deep concern at the catastrophic human cost of the war in Yemen, where hundreds of thousands of Yemeni civilians have been killed in the fighting and by disease and where millions have been deeply traumatised, are cut off from vital aid and are on the brink …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

15th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th 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

15th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Bus passes for WASPI women

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned that not all the women living in England who are affected by the 2011 changes to state pension age are entitled to a free bus pass; notes that a free bus pass is a small concession, given that women born in the 1950s have lost …

49 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 5
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1

15th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Fair pay and treatment of outsourced staff at Northwick Park Hospital

Tabled by: Gareth Thomas (Labour (Co-op) - Harrow West)
That this House expresses concern that many of the 400 outsourced catering, porters, cleaners and ward hostesses employed by Medirest, which is part of the Compass Group, at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow are being paid £8.21 an hour rather than the Living Wage Foundation rate of £9 an hour …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 28
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2

14th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Psoriasis Awareness Week

Tabled by: David T C Davies (Conservative - Monmouth)
That this House recognises Psoriasis Awareness Week from 27 October – 3 November 2019 which this year aims to highlight how prospective parents can overcome the potential difficulties in treating psoriasis before, during and after childbirth; notes that the peak onset of psoriasis, which can affect as many as one …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

14th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Ulster-Scots Language Week

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House supports the Ulster-Scots Language Week being held by Derry City and Strabane Council in the last week of November; notes this week-long initiative is led by the Ulster-Scots Agency to promote the language which, along with Irish, is one of the indigenous languages of the region; believes …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1

14th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Mineworkers' Pension Scheme

Tabled by: Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House recognises the debt of honour it owes mineworkers who sacrificed their health working in dark and dangerous conditions to fuel the industry that created the nation's wealth; believes that in their retirement, miners and their widows deserve financial security; expresses concern that over £8 billion has been …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

14th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 24th October 2019

Professor Alex Stevens and the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes with concern the recent resignation of Professor Alex Stevens from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD); commends his invaluable contribution to the ACMD as Chair of its Working Group on Custody-Community Transitions; notes with regret that his decision was prompted by Government interventions …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

16th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd October 2019

Firework safety

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House acknowledges the distress faced by countless individuals and families as a result of the improper use of fireworks in the lead up to and during bonfire night; welcomes the recent Scottish Government consultation, which invited the public to express their views on the sale of fireworks, on …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 12
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

17th October 2019

John McNally 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

16th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 17th October 2019

Voter ID requirements at polling stations

Tabled by: Faisal Rashid (Labour - Warrington South)
That this House expresses deep concern at the Government’s announced plans to prevent people from voting unless they can provide photographic identification at the next election; notes that of the 44.6 million votes cast in 2017, there were just 28 allegations of in-person voter fraud and one conviction; recognises that …

71 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 51
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1

16th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th October 2019

Trees and climate change

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee on Climate Change report on Net Zero for a significant increase in tree planting rates in the UK, as one part of delivering the UK target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, in addition to rapid, deep and sustained emissions …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Conservative: 10
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1

14th October 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2019

Protection of journalists and elected representatives from violence

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House is appalled by footage obtained by the New York Times purporting to show a video depicting a macabre scene of a fake President Trump shooting, stabbing and brutally assaulting members of the news media and his political opponents was broadcast at a rally of Trump supporters in …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1

7th October 2019

John McNally 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

30th September 2019

John McNally 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

3rd September 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2019

WOODMILL HIGH SCHOOL FIRE

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House praises the strength of community spirit shown by local people in the wake of a devastating fire which destroyed Woodmill High School in Dunfermline; notes that the category five fire was one of the biggest dealt with by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service this year and …

9 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

3rd September 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd September 2019

PITTENCRIEFF PARK NAMED BEST PARK IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline on being named the Best Park in Scotland in the Fields in Trust UK's Best Park 2019 awards; understands the Pittencrieff Park, known locally as the Glen, was nominated for its well managed facilities, peacock sanctuary and historical features with accessibility and …

6 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

23rd July 2019

John McNally 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

23rd July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

DEFEND FIFE FESTIVAL

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates Defend Fife on organising what has become an annual festival commemorating Fife's WWII military history; notes that the festival is now in its third year and hopes to attract 5,000 people to Dunfermline this August, with a range of attractions lined up incorporating battle re-enactments, exhibitions, …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

23rd July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2019

ANDY'S MAN CLUB DUNFERMLINE

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House, welcomes the creation of the Andy's Man Club mental health peer-to-peer support group for men in Dunfermline; notes that the Dunfermline arm of this UK-wide group was set up by Craig Inglis and Ryan McKillop to provide a source of support to men like them who experience …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

18th July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th 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

16th July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th July 2019

BRITAIN'S BEST WALKING NEIGHBOURHOOD

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Falkirk on being voted Britain's Best Walking Neighbourhood; recognises the commitment by Falkirk Council, organisations and local communities to maintaining and expanding great walkways; notes that improvements to walkways have led to the trebling of the path network to 617 km; acknowledges the hard work of …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

4th July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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

2nd July 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019

SUPPORTING NEWS ON LOCAL COMMERCIAL RADIO

Tabled by: Steve 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

24th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 8th July 2019

CHILDREN'S HOSPICE WEEK 2019

Tabled by: Catherine McKinnell (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne North)
That this House notes Children's Hospice Week 2019 from 17 to 23 June; recognises that children's hospice services across the UK support thousands of seriously ill babies, children and young people; is worried by Together for Short Lives's recent finding that NHS and local council cuts to children's hospice funding …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

18th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 19th June 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

17th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

PROTECTION OF TREES AND HEDGEROWS

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House welcomes the recommendation in the Committee for Climate Change's Report Net Zero, for 30,000 hectares of trees to be planted each year; and calls on the Government to provide greater protection to existing hedgerows and mature trees which are able to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

17th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DETENTION OF RAIF BADAWI AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House condemns the continued unjust detention of blogger Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; notes that 17 June 2019 marks seven years since the arrest of Raif Badawi; recalls that Badawi is serving a 10-year prison sentence on charges of insulting …

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

BBC TELEVISION LICENCE FEES

Tabled by: Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House regrets the decision taken by the BBC to ask over-75s to pay television licence fees from June 2020; believes that the responsibility for such decisions should be transferred back to the Government from the BBC with the aim of retaining a universal exemption for over-75s; further believes …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

13th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

COUNCIL OF EUROPE YOUTH AND EDUCATION

Tabled by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House recognises that the Council of Europe through its youth centres and European Youth Foundation has for many years made a major contribution to the education and development of the UK's young people, providing a whole field of education for democracy and human rights, for holocaust remembrance and …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

12th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MACROBERT AWARD

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House recognises 2019 as the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Academy of Engineering’s MacRobert Award for UK innovation in engineering; congratulates the finalists shortlisted for this year’s prize, Bombardier from Belfast, Darktrace from Cambridge, M Squared Lasers from Glasgow and OrganOx from Oxford; notes the prize’s importance in …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1

12th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

10th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

5TH INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House celebrates the 5th International Yoga Day on 20 June 2019, first adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015; notes the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India that Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition that embodies unity of mind and body, is …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1

5th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

SPORT AND FREE TO AIR TV

Tabled by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
That this House celebrates a successful start to the summer of sport but regrets that a lot of sport is broadcast on subscription TV which is unavailable live to most people in the UK; notes that the European Nations Football League finals is available free to air in three of …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

6th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

VALUING SAFE AND SECURE TAXIS

Tabled by: Baroness Hoey (Non-affiliated - Vauxhall)
That this House values the role that taxis play in providing safe and secure publicly hired transport to a high standard; is concerned that this is being undermined by less regulated Privately Hired Vehicles (PHVs), not licensed to ply for hire; believes that the problem is exacerbated by the fact …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

5th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF ACTS OF VIOLENCE BASED ON RELIGION OR BELIEF

Tabled by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House welcomes the establishment by the UN General Assembly of the UN International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief on 22 August each year; is deeply concerned that acts of violence based on religion or belief are increasing all over the …

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

4th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

BRITISH DIETITIANS WEEK 3 TO 7 JUNE 2019

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House notes that British Dietitians Week takes place between 3 and 7 June 2019; commends the excellent work done by dietitians providing dietary advice and nutritional support to people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to manage their condition through diet; further notes that this work helps …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1

4th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

FLUSHABLE WIPES AND EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT

Tabled by: Ian C. Lucas (Labour - Wrexham)
That this House notes that toilet wipes are being sold in the United Kingdom that are harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects; further notes that these wipes are sold as flushable and therefore make their way into the sewerage system; notes that with rising pollution in the world’s …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th June 2019

THE CHILDREN'S FUTURE FOOD INQUIRY

Tabled by: Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour - South Shields)
That this House acknowledges the Children’s Future Food Inquiry report detailing the poor state of children’s food across the four UK nations; observes that 19 per cent of children in the UK live in households which have experienced food insecurity; emphasises that more than one in five children are already …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 29
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1

11th June 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 11th June 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

2nd April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th June 2019

CHARITY LOTTERY ANNUAL SALES LIMIT

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House supports the Government's preferred option of a new £100 million annual sales limit for charity lotteries as it will allow such lotteries to reduce bureaucracy and administration costs and thus return more to good causes; notes that a new £100 million annual sales limit is the recommendation …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 12
Conservative: 11
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1

23rd April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th June 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

21st May 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st May 2019

VALUE OF THE HAIR AND BEAUTY SECTOR TO THE UK ECONOMY

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the economic value and impact of the hair and beauty sector to the UK economy; congratulates the Hair and Barber Council on the publication of its first UK-wide economic impact assessment report which shows the sector's value to the UK economy is up to £6.6 billion; …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

13th May 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 2019

UNLOCKING THE NORTH'S GROWTH POTENTIAL

Tabled by: Hilary Benn (Labour - Leeds South)
That this House notes that Leeds train station is already the busiest station in the North of England serving over 31 million passengers a year; further notes that Leeds station’s peak usage will increase by 49 per cent by 2023, making it busier than King’s Cross Station is now; supports …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Independent: 1

2nd May 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th May 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

29th April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 16th May 2019

ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS

Tabled by: Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House strongly condemns suppression of the Iranian people by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its fostering of terrorism in the region; notes the US Authorities' decision to designate the IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation; agrees that the Iran regime is the greatest threat not only …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

2nd May 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th May 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

14th May 2019

John McNally 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

13th March 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd April 2019

UK-WIDE CLIMATE EMERGENCY

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the stark warning from the world’s scientific community that there are just 12 years left to prevent 1.5 degrees warming; further notes that warming beyond 1.5 degrees represents a threat to the future of humanity, and that even warming limited to that level will wreak havoc …

107 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Sep 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Liberal Democrat: 11
Independent: 9
Conservative: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

11th April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 11th 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

8th April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

2nd April 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

29th March 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 8th 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

27th March 2019

John McNally 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

19th March 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 22nd March 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

12th March 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 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

4th March 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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

26th February 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th 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

27th February 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th February 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

12th February 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th February 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th 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

19th February 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th February 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

4th February 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th February 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

28th January 2019

John McNally 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

24th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 28th January 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

21st January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 21st January 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

15th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 17th January 2019

THE IMPACT OF TRANSFERRING TO UNIVERSAL CREDIT ON CLAIMANTS OF SEVERE DISABILITY PREMIUM

Tabled by: Rosie Duffield (Independent - Canterbury)
That this House expresses its concern about the impact of Universal Credit on claimants of Severe Disability Premium (SDP) as there is no equivalent in Universal Credit; notes that severely disabled people who live without a carer can receive over £180 a month less in Universal Credit than they would …

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

29th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th January 2019

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

14th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th January 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

11th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th 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

11th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019

FIONA CHANNON

Tabled by: Mark Tami (Labour - Alyn and Deeside)
That this House thanks Fiona Channon for her dedication, hard work and good humour in serving the House of Commons, its Members of Parliament, staff and officials through nearly two decades of service; and wishes her the best of luck in her new job in the House of Lords.

22 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

9th January 2019

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 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

9th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 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

7th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019

PROTECTION FOR COMPANION DOGS

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House expresses concern about the number of companion pet dogs which are injured or killed in incidents with other dogs; notes that more than 60,000 dogs die each year in these incidents; expresses dismay at the trauma felt by families when their cherished pets are killed; notes that …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Conservative: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2

13th September 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019

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

6th November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th January 2019

SENTENCES HANDED DOWN TO RELATIVES OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER MR ALWADAEI AND SITUATION IN BAHRAIN

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is very concerned about the three-year prison sentences handed down recently in Bahrain for alleged terrorism offences committed by three family members of the UK-based Bahraini human rights activist, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei; notes that the trial has been widely criticised, including by UN experts, and seen as …

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

7th January 2019

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th January 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

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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

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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

17th December 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th January 2019

PLASTIC-FREE COMMUNITIES

Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic are produced globally each year, the equivalent to the weight of the world’s entire population; further notes that more than 12 million tonnes of plastic end up in our seas and oceans; highlights the urgent need for more …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

18th December 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th December 2018

NO CONFIDENCE IN HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House has no confidence in Her Majesty's Government.

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

18th December 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th December 2018

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

17th December 2018

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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

4th December 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 13th 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

29th November 2018

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 3rd 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

27th November 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 3rd 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

26th November 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 3rd 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

22nd November 2018

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st November 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

29th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th November 2018

SUBSIDIES FOR BIOMASS ELECTRICITY GENERATION

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern that renewable energy subsidies for electricity generated from biomass, most of which is generated using imported wood pellets, are resulting in energy bill-payers paying for expensive, high-carbon electricity; notes that burning wood to generate electricity is a high-carbon power source; further notes that burning …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Aug 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

26th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st October 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

26th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

24th October 2018

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th October 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

23rd October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd 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

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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

17th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 18th 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

16th October 2018

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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

15th October 2018

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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

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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

10th October 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 15th 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

12th September 2018

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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

12th September 2018

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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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

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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

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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

11th September 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

10th September 2018

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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

6th September 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

4th September 2018

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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

23rd July 2018

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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

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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

6th July 2018

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40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF FORMER MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT JOHN PITCAIRN MACKINTOSH

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House marks the 40th anniversary of the death of former hon. Member John Pitcairn Mackintosh on 30 July 2018; notes the significant contribution John made to the constituency of Berwick and East Lothian as its hon. Member between 1966 and 1978; recognises John as a key proponent of …

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

18th July 2018

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UNLOCKED GRADUATES CHARITY

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House applauds the pioneering work of the charity, Unlocked Graduates, which aims to bring high-calibre graduate talent into the prison service; notes that participants in the charity's two-year programme serve as prison officers while working towards a fully-funded master's degree in Leadership and Custodial Environments; believes that the …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

12th July 2018

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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

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WORLD CUP 2018

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the achievements of Gareth Southgate and his England team in reaching the semi-final of the World Cup; encourages the Football Associations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland to aspire to the same level of skill, ambition and tenacity of small nation Croatia in reaching a World …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1

28th June 2018

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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

2nd July 2018

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QUALIFICATION OF WOMEN ACT 1918

Tabled by: Catherine West (Labour - Hornsey and Friern Barnet)
That this House notes that 21 November 2018 will be the centenary of the Qualification of Women Act when women were first allowed to stand for Parliament; recognises that this is a great cause for celebration, being a considerable step forward for British democracy; further notes that over the last …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

28th June 2018

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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

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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

26th June 2018

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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

28th March 2018

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STRATHBUNGO - A TOP 10 PLACE TO LIVE IN THE UK

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Strathbungo has named as the 7th best place to live in the UK in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2018; understands that Strathbungo was chosen for its range of food and drink venues and strong sense of community spirit; believes that events like …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

27th June 2018

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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

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CLOSURE OF FREE TO USE ATMS

Tabled by: Ged Killen (Labour (Co-op) - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that LINK, the manager of the UK's free-to-use ATM network, proposes to cut the interchange rate fee the method by which ATMs are funded, by 20 per cent over the next four years; further notes that the first five per cent cut is to be implemented …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Crossbench: 1

21st June 2018

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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

20th June 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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GREAT GAME FAIRS OF IRELAND 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Great Game Fairs of Ireland on its 40th anniversary event and wishes those fairs all the best for the All Ireland Game Fair to be held in Shane's Castle, Antrim, on 23 and 24 June 2018; notes the tremendous positive impact that country sports make …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1

19th June 2018

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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

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TACKLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF SHOP THEFT

Tabled by: Ruth George (Labour - High Peak)
That this House notes with concern new research from the report of the Centre for Social Justice, entitled Desperate for a Fix, which estimates that there were 38 million incidents of shop theft in 2017 costing £6.3 billion which has considerable impact on retailers and their staff; further notes the …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1

18th June 2018

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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

14th June 2018

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RECYCLING OF PAPER COFFEE AND TEA CUPS

Tabled by: Peter Aldous (Conservative - Waveney)
That this House welcomes the recycling initiative for paper coffee and tea cups launched by the Paper Cup Alliance, Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment and the wider supply chain in January 2018; notes the industry's ambition to create a Great Britain-wide collection infrastructure and the scheme's recent expansion …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1

14th June 2018

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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

20th June 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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

18th June 2018

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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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

15th June 2018

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PRISON OFFICER RETIREMENT AGE

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House commends the commitment, bravery and dedication shown by prison officers, who face challenging, dangerous and physically demanding working conditions on a daily basis; notes that the Prisons Act 1952 confirms that a serving prison officer shall have all the powers, authority, protection and privileges of a police …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1

15th June 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 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

15th June 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th June 2018

CLEAN AIR WEEK WALES, 18 TO 22 JUNE 2018

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises Clean Air Week which begins on 18 June 2018; notes the damaging impact of air pollution on people’s health; further notes Public Health Wales figures show that air pollution causes 2,000 deaths a year, six per cent of Wales' total number of annual deaths; believes that …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

6th June 2018

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CARBON MONOXIDE INCIDENTS ABROAD

Tabled by: Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that in the 2018 holiday season many hon. Members' constituents may be visiting countries where the likelihood of a carbon monoxide incident is far more common than in the UK; and urges all holidaymakers to purchase a portable carbon monoxide detector before embarking on their holiday.

13 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

4th June 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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

13th June 2018

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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

24th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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

21st June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th May 2018

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

15th May 2018

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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

8th May 2018

John McNally 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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

30th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st 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

25th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st May 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

24th April 2018

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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

23rd April 2018

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 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

18th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY TRADE UNION DISPUTE

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that Coventry University revealed that it had registered its staff association, the Staff Consultative Group, as a union and signed a recognition agreement with it; is alarmed about reports that the majority of Coventry University staff were unaware of the staff association and were not consulted; …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2

18th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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

16th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th April 2018

WAITROSE AND DISPOSABLE CUPS

Tabled by: Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House welcomes the decision of Waitrose to remove disposable cups from its stores; recognises the increased efforts to reduce the amount of plastic used for its products; notes the reduction in cost for councils to clear coffee cup litter from the streets; further notes the environmental benefits of …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

19th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

19th April 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 19th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

29th March 2018

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CHARLEMAGNE EUROPEAN YOUTH PRIZE AND THE MODEL EUROPEAN UNION SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates Model European Union Scotland 2017 on winning the UK section of the Charlemagne European Youth Prize organised by the European Parliament and the Foundation of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen; notes that over 300 projects were submitted across the EU with one chosen to represent …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

28th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

58TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHEAPSIDE STREET FIRE

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that 28 March 2018 marks the 58th anniversary of the Cheapside Street fire; understands that, on 28 March 1960, a fire broke out at a whisky warehouse in Cheapside Street in Anderston, which caused the rupturing of several rum and whisky casks, resulting in a major …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

26th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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

22nd March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

POST-STUDY WORK VISAS

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House recognises the value of the post-study work visa; and requests that the Government urgently reinstates that visa in order to increase the opportunities across higher education institutions and to ensure the UK retains the talents of the brightest and best who study in the UK.

23 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

26th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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

22nd March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

PORTRAYAL OF ADHD AND ITS TREATMENT

Tabled by: Martin Whitfield (Labour - East Lothian)
That this House notes the documentary, Take Your Pills, which has been distributed by Netflix; expresses its strong concern about what it sees as the programme's unbalanced portrayal of ADHD and its treatment; further notes the recent publication of updated NICE guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of the condition …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

21st March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 2018

FLOUR DUST AND BAKERS ASTHMA

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House notes with concern that the Workplace Health Expert Committee of the Health and Safety Executive, in its 2017 report, entitled The Risks of Bakery Work, found that exposures to flour are, and remain, frequently higher than the level at which occupational asthma would develop, and that the …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

27th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th April 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

21st March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM 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

19th March 2018

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EXPORT OF DEPLETED URANIUM TO RUSSIA

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House condemns the sale of depleted uranium to Russia; raises with alarm concerns that Russia is the UK's biggest customer of depleted uranium, with 92 per cent of the UK's total exported weapons-grade substance sold to Russia in 2016 for a sum of £1.2 million; notes that depleted …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

19th March 2018

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WALES TOURISM WEEK CLWYDIAN RANGE MYTHFEST

Tabled by: Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour - Delyn)
That this House welcomes MythFest, organised by the Clwydian range tourism group; notes MythFest is the first innovative environmentally sustainable festival supporting community cohesion to be held in the Clwydian range in North Wales; further notes events are to be held in the communities of Talacre, Llandegla, Clocaenog and Northop …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th 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

16th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

EARTH HOUR 2018

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House welcomes the WWF's Earth Hour which falls on 24 March 2018, and aims to see millions of people across the UK switch their lights off for one hour starting at 8.30pm in order to highlight the need for strong action to tackle climate change; expresses concern that …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 6
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2

19th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th March 2018

LUCOZADE RIBENA SUNTORY SUGAR REDUCTION

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates Lucozade Ribena Suntory for the successful implementation of its 2017 Health and Wellbeing Plan; welcomes its decision to reformulate its drinks and create zero or reduced calorie alternatives for every brand; supports its £30 million investment in Made to Move, inspiring one million people to move …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1

16th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

ST ANTHONY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tabled by: Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House congratulates St Anthony's Primary School in Johnstone on being the first Scottish School to be awarded the UKLA Literacy School of the Year; commends the efforts of all the teachers, staff and pupils of St Anthony's Primary School for this achievement; welcomes Renfrewshire's Literacy Approach in conjunction …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

ST MUNGO'S ACADEMY DEBATE TEAM

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates the St Mungo's Academy debate team on winning the 2018 Parliamentary World Debate Competition (PWDC) held in Tokyo, Japan; understands that the team were the first Scottish team to compete, and also the youngest competitors; notes that the purpose of the PWDC is to empower …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS FUNDING SUCCESS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House congratulates Strathdearn Community Developments on its successful application for a £500,000 grant to help build its new community hub in Tomatin; recognises that this funding will help to develop a 21st century community hub that will include a village shop and café, alongside the new community space …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

15th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

STEM FOR BRITAIN 2018

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House notes the highly successful STEM for BRITAIN event held in the House on 12 March 2018 under the auspices of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee; further notes the astonishingly high quality of research displayed; expresses its thanks for the organisations that made this event possible and also …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 5
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

12th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

BRAIN TUMOUR AWARENESS MONTH

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes that March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month across the UK; congratulates all brain tumours charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease; recognises that brain tumours are the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40; congratulates The Brain Tumour …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 16 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

12th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th March 2018

WEST COLLEGE SCOTLAND TAKES STAND ALONE PLEDGE

Tabled by: Paul Masterton (Conservative - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates West College Scotland on becoming the first college in the UK to take the Stand Alone Pledge to support estranged students; notes that the Stand Alone charity exists to support the one in five people of all ages across the UK who become estranged from or …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

19th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

13th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th March 2018

BAN ON THE SALE AND USE OF SHOCK COLLARS FOR DOGS

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House welcomes the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ consultation on banning the use of electronic shock collars for training dogs and other domestic pets in England; recognises that legislation on this would ensure England has a similar ban to Scotland and Wales where the devolved Governments …

57 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Mar 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1

8th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 16th 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

7th March 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 15th 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

7th March 2018

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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

28th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 1st 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

21st February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 1st March 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

20th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 1st March 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

27th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th 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

22nd February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 27th February 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

20th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 21st 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

20th February 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018

PLASTIC WASTE

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, more than the combined GDP of UK and France; notes that fossil fuel subsidies reduce the cost of …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

29th November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st February 2018

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

31st January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 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

30th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 31st January 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

29th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 31st January 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

25th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th January 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

25th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th 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

24th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 25th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

22nd January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 2018

COURT CLOSURES ACROSS THE UK

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House is deeply concerned by the Government's proposal to close nine further courts across the UK, displacing over 130 members of staff; notes that these proposals come at a time when staff morale has been damaged by previous closures, job cuts, pay restraint and privatisation threats; believes that …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1

23rd January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th January 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

18th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

16th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th January 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

20th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th 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

23rd January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd January 2018

CHANNEL 4 RELOCATION

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the news that Channel 4 may relocate outside of London; acknowledges that this could provide a £88 million a year boost in spending on shows made outside of London and could create economic benefits of £580 million and 7,490 jobs across the country for the city …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

22nd January 2018

John McNally 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

17th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 17th January 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

16th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

10th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 10th January 2018

CLEAN AIR DAY 2018

Tabled by: Helen Hayes (Labour - Dulwich and West Norwood)
That this House is concerned about the damage to health caused by air pollution in the UK; recognises the public's desire to tackle air pollution and to be given guidance on how to cut and avoid air pollution from a trusted, independent, medically-sound source; acknowledges the success of 2017’s National …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 22 May 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 9
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

8th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

8th January 2018

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th 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

9th January 2018

John McNally 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

20th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017

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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th December 2017

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

19th December 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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

18th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

ARMED FORCES CHAPLAINS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the tremendous work that is carried out by Armed Forces Chaplains both at home and overseas; acknowledges the wonderful support and guidance that they offer to all in uniform and their families; and thanks them for the dedication that takes them far beyond the call of …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1

18th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th December 2017

CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERS TO SOCIETY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises all those volunteers who do so much for society the whole year through; understands the difficult jobs they take on and highlights the value and worth that their hours of dedication bring to local communities; further acknowledges the fact that without the massive volunteer base that …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1

18th December 2017

John McNally 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

19th December 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

18th December 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

12th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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

14th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th December 2017

LUCY'S LAW: IMMEDIATE BAN ON THE SALE OF PUPPIES BY PET SHOPS AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY COMMERCIAL DEALERS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House calls for the immediate ban on the sale of puppies by pet shops and other thirdparty commercial dealers; recognises that implementing Lucy's Law will be a major step forward in putting an end to unnecessary animal cruelty and helping to eradicate forms of irresponsible dog breeding and …

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

14th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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

29th November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th December 2017

BOWEL CANCER SCREENING

Tabled by: Stephen Lloyd (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House calls on the Government to acknowledge that 50 is the internationally-recognised optimal age at which bowel cancer screening should begin; further calls for a commitment from the Government to reduce the age for bowel cancer screening from 60 to 50 in England to bring policy in line …

76 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 38
Conservative: 9
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1

5th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 14th 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

12th December 2017

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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

7th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017

JOB LOSSES AT BRITVIC

Tabled by: Clive Lewis (Labour - Norwich South)
That this House recognises the historic and economic significance of Robinsons, now Britvic, and Colman's, now Unilever, to the city of Norwich; notes with dismay Britvic's proposed withdrawal of production from the Carrow Road site which will lead to almost 250 job losses; further notes the adverse impact that withdrawal …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th December 2017

APPLICATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE FOR SEAFARERS

Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House supports the application and enforcement of National Minimum Wage (NMW) pay rates for seafarers in the UK shipping industry; notes that the Legal Working Group on Seafarers and the NMW, including maritime trade unions and Government, completed its work on 1 November 2017; looks forward to the …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 7
Liberal Democrat: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

5th December 2017

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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

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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

7th December 2017

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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

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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

7th December 2017

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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

6th December 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 7th 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

6th December 2017

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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

5th December 2017

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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

4th December 2017

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ENERGY COSTS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes the variations in costs of energy bills between different regions and nations of the UK, some as large as £139; notes that the network companies responsible for those variations make £6.6 billion in profits, and with profit margins of up to 40 per cent; believes that …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th December 2017

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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

1st December 2017

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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

30th November 2017

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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

30th November 2017

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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

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FUNDING FOR PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes that there is a lack of awareness of pancreatic cancer, which sees 9,600 people diagnosed with it each year with only seven per cent of people surviving five years beyond diagnosis; calls for action to be taken to increase funding of pancreatic cancer research which has …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1

29th November 2017

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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

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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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

22nd November 2017

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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

4th December 2017

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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

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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

20th November 2017

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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

29th November 2017

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PRIVATISATION OF JOB CENTRE CALL CENTRES

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that the Department for Work and Pensions has announced its intention to outsource more core work to the private company, Capita; further notes that the Department for Work and Pensions already outsources jobseeker's allowance new claims calls to Capita; is concerned that there are plans to …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

28th November 2017

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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

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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

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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

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INTERNATIONAL HEALTH PROTECTION INITIATIVE ON THE PROTECTION OF HEALTHCARE DURING ARMED CONFLICT

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes the International Health Protection Initiative's (IHPI) work in advocating for a new UN system for the protection of healthcare during armed conflict; understands that IHPI works to ensure that the UN upholds the Geneva Conventions and International Humanitarian Law, especially regarding the safe-guarding of health facilities, …

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017

NEONICOTINOIDS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the Government's commitment to uphold the complete ban on neonicotinoid pesticides; and urges the Government to undertake to rebuild the habitats that enable the bee population to flourish and by extension our crops and countryside to thrive.

20 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

23rd November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 28th November 2017

COMMENCEMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DUTY - s1 OF THE EQUALITY ACT

Tabled by: Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That this House notes with great concern the high levels of income and particularly wealth inequality in our society; further notes the recommendation in the 2016 Concluding Observations of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights to bring into force the outstanding provisions of the Equality Act 2010; …

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

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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

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PDSA 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the enormous contribution of the People's Dispensary for Sick animals, known as the PDSA, and its founder Maria Dickin C.B.E., to the welfare of animals throughout the UK on its 100th anniversary; recognises that the network of the PDSA's 48 pet hospitals with dedicated staff treats …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jun 2019)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 7
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

23rd November 2017

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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

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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

20th November 2017

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HSBC MIDLAND BANK PENSION CLAWBACK SCHEME

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes that employees of HSBC Midland Bank's Defined Benefit Occupational Pension Scheme believe that they were not adequately made aware of the clawback feature; further notes that this feature reduces the bank's pension contribution when basic state pension becomes payable; is concerned that this means that many …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Apr 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 31
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

20th October 2017

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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

22nd November 2017

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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

22nd November 2017

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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

20th November 2017

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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

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

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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

7th November 2017

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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

6th November 2017

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SHOOTING AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, SUTHERLAND SPRING, TEXAS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House offers most sincere sympathy to the families of those killed at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Spring, Texas; further offers any support and help that can possibly be given to its allies and brothers and sisters; and continues to raise them in its prayers asking God for …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th November 2017

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

6th November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th 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

1st November 2017

John McNally signed this EDM 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

30th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017

RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VETERANS AT AUDLEY COURT

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House expresses concern regarding the planned cessation of residential services at the Audley Court; Combat Stress facility for Veterans; notes that this means hundreds of veterans suffering from conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will no longer have feasible access to residential care; raises concern that Welsh …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1

30th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017

EXECUTIVE PAY AND INEQUALITY

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that executive pay rises continue to run at levels far above inflation, while ordinary workers have seen their wages stagnate; further notes that the 2017 Conservative manifesto stated that the next Conservative government would bring in legislation to ensure executive pay was subject to …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st October 2017

PAY RISE FOR PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that public sector employees, whose jobs are essential to the wellbeing of citizens and the economy of the UK and who are often on low wages, have had a real terms pay cut since 2010 and are now up to £3,000 per year worse …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

24th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 31st 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

John McNally 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

24th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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

24th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th October 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

23rd October 2017

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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

11th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd October 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

16th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th 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

9th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th October 2017

NICE DIABETES CHECK RECOMMENDATION

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates NICE on recommending that all UK citizens over the age of 40 should receive a diabetes check; notes that more than 500,000 people are thought to be living with undiagnosed diabetes; further notes type 2 diabetes is reversible with the right support; and calls on those …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 12th 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

10th October 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 10th 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

14th September 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th September 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

7th September 2017

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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

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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

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 11th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 7th September 2017

EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS AT MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT OUTLETS

Tabled by: Daniel Zeichner (Labour - Cambridge)
That this House notes that the global food restaurant chain McDonald’s is a hugely profitable multinational corporation and a major employer in the UK; further notes that currently many of its staff are paid below the rate recommended by the Living Wage Commission as the minimum necessary to enable a …

59 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 41
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

6th September 2017

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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

John McNally 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

18th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 20th 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

19th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM 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

11th July 2017

John McNally 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

18th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

18th July 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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

28th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th 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

17th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

13th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 17th July 2017

FIRE SAFETY TESTING

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House expresses sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; welcomes the quick response of local authorities in Coventry, the West Midlands and nationally in testing the fire safety of high rise residential buildings, schools and other public buildings; is concerned by the high-rate of failures of …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Dec 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1

13th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017

LONDON FISHERIES CONVENTION

Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion Preseli)
That this House condemns the process by which the Government is withdrawing from the London Fisheries Convention; highlights the lack of consultation with the National Assembly for Wales before announcing that decision; notes that fisheries fall under the devolved competence of the National Assembly for Wales and this process therefore …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

12th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

12th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

12th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

10th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th July 2017

GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

Tabled by: Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House joins with IOSH, the occupational safety and health community, and others to express sorrow and concern following the tragic Grenfell Tower fire; mourns the loss of at least 80 lives and the profound suffering of those affected; commends the outstanding efforts of the emergency services and volunteers …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jun 2018)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 4
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

5th July 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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

5th July 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

3rd July 2017

John McNally 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

3rd July 2017

John McNally 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

29th June 2017

John McNally 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

28th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

28th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017

NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the extraordinary work of the emergency services; understands that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the fantastic work they do to keep us all safe; further recognises the importance of providing the emergency services with the funding they need to keep the UK …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1

28th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 29th June 2017

EDUCATION FUNDING IN COVENTRY AND NATIONALLY

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House welcomes the decision to create a fairer funding formula for schools across the UK; is concerned that whilst funding for some local authority schools will increase, other local authorities will see a reduction in school funding; is further concerned that Coventry schools will face cuts of 2.4 …

5 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Jun 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

26th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 2017

SUPPORT FOR CARERS AND OTHER PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House recognises the vitally important work carried out by carers for those who suffer with mental health problems; further recognises those groups that provide support for those carers, especially Carers Trust Heart of England; acknowledges the extremely valuable work that this service undertakes in supporting those who care …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3

26th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

22nd June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 29th June 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

27th June 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

26th June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 2017

CLOSURE OF TESCO ENGAGEMENT CENTRE IN CARDIFF

Tabled by: Anna McMorrin (Labour - Cardiff North)
That this House notes the devastating impact of today's shock announcement by Tesco to close its Customer Engagement Centre in Maes-Y-Coed Road, Cardiff with up to 1100 job losses; recognises that the centre has been part of the local economy for many years and has a highly skilled, highly motivated …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jul 2019)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

21st June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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

21st June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 26th June 2017

HEPATITIS C

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that hepatitis is a leading cause of death globally with a toll exceeding that of HIV; further notes that World Hepatitis Day on 28 July 2017 is one of only four disease-specific global awareness days endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO); is alarmed that most …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

21st June 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 26th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd June 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st June 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

26th April 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

24th April 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th April 2017

LAUNCH OF STV2

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the launch of STV2, a new television channel operated by the STV Group, on 24 April 2017; understands that the channel has been created as a result of the demand for programming in the previous STV Glasgow and STV Edinburgh channels, combined with new licences for …

7 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th April 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 24th April 2017

INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE FC JOINS BREASTFEEDING-FRIENDLY FOOTBALL GROUND CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House applauds Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC on declaring the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium as a breastfeeding-friendly football ground; commends Caley Thistle's initiative as being a very positive and proactive step to making football grounds all across the country accessible to families; notes that almost 70 per cent of Scotland's …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

19th April 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 20th April 2017

FREEMAN OF WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE REV FR, JOSEPH MILLS

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the announcement by West Dunbartonshire Council that Father Joseph Mills will be admitted as a Freeman of West Dunbartonshire; congratulates Father Mills on receiving this honour and extends our thanks to him for his near 50 years in the priesthood working in local parishes, including his …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

19th April 2017

John McNally 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

13th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017

GAS TAG LTD

Tabled by: George Howarth (Labour - Knowsley)
That this House welcomes and recognises the efforts of Liverpool-based company Gas Tag Ltd which seeks to improve gas safety in residential properties across the UK; notes that landlords, alongside social housing associations, are being asked to support this life saving initiative; commends Gas Tag Ltd for its work to …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

14th March 2017

John McNally 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

21st March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

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CHARTER OF THE UN, CHAPTERS IX AND XI: INTERNATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CO-OPERATION AND DECLARATION REGARDING NON-SELF GOVERNING TERRITORIES

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House reflects carefully on the terms of the Charter of the UN and the emphasis placed on the creation of conditions of stability and wellbeing that are considered necessary for peaceful and friendly relations among nations based on the principle of equal rights and self-determination; notes that UN …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

21st March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

20th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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

16th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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

15th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017

CALLANISH BASF PHARMA LTD LIFE SCIENCES AWARD

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House congratulates the staff at BASF Pharma Ltd in Callanish in the Hebrides who were recently awarded the Export and International Trade Award at the Scottish Enterprise Life Sciences Awards; recognises the outstanding and prestigious achievement in Scotland's internationally-renowned life sciences sector; further recognises the contribution that BASF …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

15th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017

FREE PROVISION OF SANITARY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
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 …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

15th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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

15th March 2017

John McNally 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

15th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017

DEMOCRACY IN CATALONIA

Tabled by: Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru - Arfon)
That this House defends the rights of democratic parliaments to debate and pass political positions about any point proposed by the legitimate representatives of its citizens; notes that 85 per cent of Catalonia's citizens support the option to vote democratically on Catalonia's constitutional future, as well as 83 of the …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

15th March 2017

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 16th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 16th 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

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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

13th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

9th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

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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

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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

9th March 2017

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

7th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th March 2017

LOW-PAID STAFF AT LSE

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that cleaners who are employed at the London School of Economics (LSE) by the contractor Noonan Services receive inferior terms and conditions to their in-house counterparts in respect of sick pay, pensions and maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay; condemns victimisation by Noonan of …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

8th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

6th March 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 13th 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

6th March 2017

John McNally 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

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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

John McNally 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

24th February 2017

John McNally 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

22nd February 2017

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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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

21st February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 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

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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

21st February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd February 2017

BAPTIST MISSIONS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House celebrates the 90th anniversary of Baptist Missions; and extends thanks for the commitment that they have displayed to spreading the Gospel and helping communities across the world, bringing practical help and spreading the news that God is Love and Christ died for them.

12 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

20th February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 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

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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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 21st February 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

8th February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st February 2017

CAPPING OVERDRAFT CHARGES FOR CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House calls on the Government to introduce a cap on the total charges any bank can place on overdrawn personal current accounts; further calls on the Competition and Markets Authority to note the 2016 decision not to introduce a mandatory cap on overdraft charges; notes the high levels …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

8th February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st 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

13th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th February 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

7th February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

2nd February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

3rd February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

1st February 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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

31st January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 1st 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

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE COVENTRY'S THE JOB SHOP AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House is concerned by the proposal to close Coventry's the Job Shop; notes the importance of the Job Shop in Coventry; further notes that it has helped 25,000 people over the last three years; notes that this situation has been complicated by the planned relocation of Coventry Tile …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017

NURSING PAY

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the enormous and vital contribution nurses, midwives and associated healthcare professionals make to the NHS across the UK; commends their strong sense of vocation and high levels of dedication; notes that nursing staff salaries have been subject to a one per cent pay freeze since 2010 …

65 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 43
Independent: 6
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017

TAKEOVER BY HEINEKEN OF PUNCH TAVERNS

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House expresses its concern and reservations regarding the proposed takeover by Heineken of Punch Taverns; believes such a takeover could potentially stifle the UK's growing local microbrewery industry and limit the choice of domestic beers in pubs, especially at a time when new craft brews and micro-cider products …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

30th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017

US PRESIDENT'S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON REFUGEE AND OTHER IMMIGRATION ADMISSIONS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House condemns the decision of the US President to issue an Executive Order banning all refugee admissions to the US, and the temporary suspension of all people born in Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, Yemen and Libya; and calls on the Prime Minister to make urgent representations to …

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

John McNally 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

27th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st 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

25th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 2017

INTERNATIONAL FUND TO FINANCE ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND ABORTION

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the decision of the Dutch Government to launch an international fund to finance access to birth control and abortion in the global south; notes that this initiative is in response to the deeply regrettable reinstatement by President Trump of the so-called global gag rule, banning international …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

25th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 1st February 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

23rd January 2017

John McNally 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

24th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

23rd January 2017

John McNally 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

23rd January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th January 2017

ADULT EDUCATION

Tabled by: David Lammy (Labour - Tottenham)
That this House recognises the valuable role that adult education plays and the positive impact it has on individuals, the economy and society; notes with concern that funding for adult education was cut by 40 per cent in real terms between 2010 and 2015; further notes with concern that the …

46 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 36
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

19th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

18th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

24th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th 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

17th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 17th 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

13th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

11th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

11th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

10th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

10th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th January 2017

CARDIAC DISEASE IN YOUNG PEOPLE

Tabled by: Jim Cunningham (Labour - Coventry South)
That this House notes with deep concern that 12 young people die suddenly each week from previously undiagnosed cardiac conditions; believes that this figure is far too high and that more can be done to screen and better record the incidences of cardiac disease in young people; and calls on …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1

9th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

9th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 17th 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

10th January 2017

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th December 2016

GOVAN COMMUNITY TOY BANK

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the work of the Govan Community Toy Bank, a voluntary community initiative led by community volunteers in Govan, this year with the support of The Riverside Hall; notes that the Toy Bank was organised to help the poorest and most vulnerable children receive toys at Christmas; …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1

16th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

16th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

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

16th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

SHETTLESTON AND PARKHEAD TESCO FOODBANK COLLECTION

Tabled by: Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates the Tesco stores at Shettleston and Parkhead in Glasgow East, and the Glasgow foodbanks, on being ranked first and second respectively in their group for their efforts in collecting foodbank donations; notes that Shettleston collected 11,000 meals and Parkhead collected 8,200 meals in their recent #EveryCanHelps …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

16th December 2016

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th December 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th December 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 19th December 2016

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

15th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

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

14th December 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

15th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

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

14th December 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

POLICE RAID OF THE OFFICES OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN RABWAH, PAKISTAN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House expresses concern over the raid of the offices of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Rabwah, Pakistan by the Counter-Terrorism Department of the Punjab Police on 5 December 2016; notes that four Ahmadis were arrested during the raid, and that they were office workers affiliated with the Ahmadiyya …

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

John McNally 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

14th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

John McNally 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

13th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th 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

12th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

REGENERATION OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to developing a new industrial strategy and building an economy that works for everyone; further notes that coastal communities experience among the highest levels of deprivation in Britain and Northern Ireland; believes that revitalising coastal communities demands a new approach to making sustainable …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

12th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 19th December 2016

PROTECTION OF CHRISTIANS IN EYGPT

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the attack on the Christian Coptic Church in Cairo, Egypt by Islamic extremists; sends its support to the Christians in Egypt and calls for more protection for Christians; and further calls on the Government to offer assistance to President el-Sisi on his efforts to combat violent …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

12th December 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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

8th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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

7th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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

7th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 12th December 2016

CHILDREN'S FUNERAL COSTS

Tabled by: Carolyn Harris (Labour - Neath and Swansea East)
That this House notes that approximately 5,000 infants and children pass away each year in the UK; further notes that the cost of children's funerals imposes a significant and unexpected financial burden on bereaved parents; recognises that some local authorities, as well as religious officiants and undertakers, currently waive all …

169 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 124
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 9
Independent: 7
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

7th December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

1st December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd December 2016

MR KIERAN BROWN SPORT SCOTLAND YOUNG PERSON'S COACH OF THE YEAR AND UK CHILDREN'S COACH OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Kieran Brown from Alness on his remarkable achievement of being awarded both Young Person's Coach of the Year by SportScotland and Children's Coach of the Year by Sports Coach UK; notes that Mr Brown began his gymnastics training career through the Street Gym pilot, organised and …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1

1st December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd December 2016

DIFFUSE INTRINSIC PONTINE GLIOMA (DIPG)

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
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 20 to 30 children in the UK each year; further recognises that DIPG symptoms include abnormal alignment of the eyes, weakness of facial muscles, …

14 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st December 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 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

30th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd December 2016

OPENREACH

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the decision of Ofcom to separate Openreach from BT; considers that high quality broadband connection is becoming an essential service of modern everyday life; believes that such an essential service should be in public ownership, accountable to government and Parliament; and therefore calls on the Government …

5 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 1
Independent: 1

30th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 2nd December 2016

POST OFFICE CONSULTATIONS

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the recent consultations undertaken by Post Office Ltd into the closure of Crown post offices across Wales; further notes that in Aberystwyth the Crown Post Office was closed despite strong local opposition; recognises that closures have occurred throughout many communities in Wales despite local opposition; notes …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

30th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

29th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

THE WAR ON DRUGS

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the report from the British Medical Journal, entitled the war on drugs has failed: doctors should lead calls for drug policy reform; notes that the report argues that all wars cause human rights violations, and the war on drugs is no different. Criminally controlled drug supply …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

30th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

POPE FRANCIS 80TH BIRTHDAY ON 17 DECEMBER 2016

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House congratulates His Holiness Pope Francis on his 80th birthday; recognises his spiritual leadership of over 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide; commends his leading contribution to tackling climate change, promoting sustainable development, welcoming refugees, building peace, encouraging prison reform, protecting religious freedom, and advancing global abolition of the death …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

29th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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 November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that the Committee on Medical Effects of Pollution (COMEAP) has decided not to prioritise work on indoor air quality even though the World Health Organisation states that indoor air quality problems are five times worse than external air quality problems; further notes that this decision has …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

28th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

THE IRISH POST AWARDS AND THE IRISH IN BRITAIN

Tabled by: Conor McGinn (Independent - St Helens North)
That this House congratulates the Irish Post on its highly successful Awards held recently; notes the contribution of the Irish in Britain and those from business, entertainment, sport, community, culture and construction recognised at the Awards; and thanks publisher Elgin Loane and his talented team at the Irish Post for …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

28th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Tabled by: Nicholas Dakin (Labour - Scunthorpe)
That this House notes that November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month across the UK and that 17 November 2016 is designated World Pancreatic Cancer Day; congratulates all pancreatic cancer charities and their supporters for their activities to raise awareness of the disease during November, including the joint Purple Light initiative, …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

23rd November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

23rd November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 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

22nd November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

CHARITIES SUPPORTING 2015 FLOOD VICTIMS

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House congratulates all charities that support people who are struggling due to unforeseen circumstances; further congratulates in particular CancerCare and Age UK South Lakeland for their help in supporting the victims of Storm Desmond last year; recognises the positive impact such support has had on people who have …

11 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2

22nd November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

21st November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd 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

21st November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 2016

GOVERNMENT'S RESPONSE TO THE SECOND REPORT OF SESSION 2015-16 FROM THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON HUMAN RIGHTS, THE GOVERNMENT'S POLICY ON THE USE OF DRONES FOR TARGETED KILLING

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the Government's response to its Report on the Government’s policy on the use of drones for targeted killing; further welcomes the confirmation that existing legal frameworks, including international humanitarian and human rights law, apply to the …

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

21st November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 2nd December 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

18th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd November 2016

CHRONIC PAIN AND OPIOIDS

Tabled by: Lord Cryer (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
That this House notes the growing concern from medical professionals and clinical experts regarding the lack of comprehensive care for people suffering from chronic pain and, in some cases, the harmful and unhelpful purchases of repeated over-the-counter opioids to treat them; observes that 40 per cent of British adults surveyed …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1

17th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 21st November 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

16th November 2016

John McNally 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

19th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Friday 18th November 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

8th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 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

4th November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 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

2nd November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

24th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

19th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th November 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

31st October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd 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

2nd November 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

31st October 2016

John McNally 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

1st November 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

ENGLAND VS SCOTLAND AND WEARING THE POPPY

Tabled by: Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House calls on FIFA to permit the teams of both England and Scotland to commemorate those that gave the ultimate sacrifice by wearing the poppy during their World Cup qualifying match at Wembley on Armistice Day; notes that the poppy should not be seen as a political symbol …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1

31st October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 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

26th October 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016

FUNDING FOR MENTAL HEALTH

Tabled by: Luciana Berger (Liberal Democrat - 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

13th September 2016

John McNally 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

25th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 31st 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

13th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 31st 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

11th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 24th 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

15th September 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th 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

10th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 17th October 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

12th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

10th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 11th 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

10th October 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th October 2016

BUSINESS RATE CHANGES FOR ROOFTOP SOLAR

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change and the Government’s signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes the first International Energy Association annual report on global energy investment which warns that global investment in renewables needs to triple to meet the Paris Agreement commitments; takes note of …

52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 17
Liberal Democrat: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

15th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th 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

8th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016

MALAWI FOOD CRISIS

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House welcomes the £24 million announced by the Government to support Malawi in the ongoing food crisis; notes with concern that Malawi is facing severe famine with an estimated 6.5 million people in that country identified as requiring emergency food assistance over the coming months; further notes that …

48 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

5th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 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

14th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 14th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 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

28th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th September 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

6th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 7th September 2016

KINLOCHSHIEL SHINTY CLUB

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Kinlochshiel Shinty Club on its historic Macaulay Camanachd Cup victory beating Inveraray 5-3 at Mossfield Park, Oban; recognises that this is Kinlochshiel's first major senior national trophy in its history and acknowledges this is the latest high water mark in Shiel's best ever season, which also …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

6th September 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th 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

5th September 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

6th September 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

21st July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

FARES4FREE SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the charity Fares4free which was founded by David Gibson to encourage taxi drivers in Scotland to offer free fares to armed forces veterans; notes that the charity works in partnership with local authorities, agencies and other charitable organisations to tackle loneliness and isolation amongst veterans; applauds …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

21st July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th September 2016

FLOOD ENVOY ROLES

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes that the Government appointed two flood envoys following the 2015 Christmas period flooding, with one envoy tasked with overseeing the flood response in Yorkshire, and the other envoy tasked with doing likewise in Cumbria and Northumberland, to ensure that the areas worst affected by the floods …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1

20th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

20th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House notes with concern that around 50 people a year still die as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning; highlights the recent research undertaken at Liverpool John Moores University which indicates it is low income households that are most at risk of monoxide poisoning; and calls on the …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1

19th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHANGING PLACES CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises that standard accessible toilets do not meet the needs of all people with a disability; acknowledges that many people with conditions including muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and spinal injuries need extra facilities to allow them to use toilets safely and comfortably; applauds the tireless and ground-breaking …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

19th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

RETIREMENT OF NOLEEN DELENEY

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the vitally important contribution made by Noleen Deleney to the catering services of the House of Commons on the occasion of her retirement from the House after 29 years of dedicated service; acknowledges her immense contribution in ensuring members feel welcomed and able to carry out …

74 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 24
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2

19th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

19th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

EU HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that many UK university matters and projects are connected with the EU, in particular its visiting student population and research projects; notes that EU undergraduate student levels in most British higher educational establishments are now so high as to contribute a significant proportion of their …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 14
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

19th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

OPENCAST COAL MINE AT DRURIDGE BAY

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the urgency of tackling climate change; further notes the Government's commitment to phasing out coal power stations by 2025, and its signing of the Paris Agreement; further notes that, in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and stay below 1.5 degrees of global …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

18th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

PNEUMOCONIOSIS AND GRANT OF PROBATE

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned about the decision of the Department of Work and Pensions to include a requirement that relatives of deceased mineworkers be required to accompany any application with a Grant of Probate, the purpose of doing so to apparently reduce the overall amount of compensation payable under …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

18th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

RECOGNITION OF GENOCIDE BY DAESH

Tabled by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House expresses profound concern that, despite voting 279 in favour and none against the motion calling on the Government to refer genocidal atrocities of Daesh to the United Nations Security Council on 14 April 2016, still, no such referral has been made; recalls the words of the Secretary …

48 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 8
Conservative: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

18th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

CONSUMER RIGHTS ACT RAIL INDUSTRY EXEMPTION

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House supports the strong objections by consumer organisations Which? and MoneySavingExpert.com to the Government decision to give the rail industry a year-long exemption from the Consumer Rights Act (CRA); considers that this exemption would deny rail passengers greater consumer protection in the event of cancellations and delays, at …

11 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

18th July 2016

John McNally 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

14th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

RIGHT TO REFUSE TO ADMINISTER EUTHANASIA

Tabled by: Rosie Cooper (Labour - West Lancashire)
That this House notes with serious concern the recent news that a nursing home in Belgium has been fined 6,700 euros for refusing to euthanise a resident in its care; further notes the court's ruling that the rest home did not have the right to refuse euthanasia on the grounds …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1

13th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 2016

LETTING AGENT FEES

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that the number of private renters in Britain is growing and now sits at 18 per cent of the population; recognises that the rising demand for rented homes and shortage of genuinely affordable housing is pushing up costs and allowing some landlords and letting agents to …

55 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Liberal Democrat: 7
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

12th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

11th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

28th June 2016

John McNally 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

23rd May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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

11th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 21st July 2016

TREATMENT OF NON-UK CITIZENS AND REFUGEES AND EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Thangam 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

20th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

18th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th July 2016

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ADOPTIVE FAMILIES

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises that parents do not choose to adopt a child for financial gain, but feels that they should be supported to avoid financial stress when taking a child into their family; decries the inequality of self-employed adopters receiving no financial support during adoption leave unless they qualify …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

6th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 18th July 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

13th July 2016

John McNally 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

5th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th July 2016

DECLARATION OF ARBROATH

Tabled by: Mike Weir (Scottish National Party - Angus)
That this House notes that the Declaration of Arbroath has been recognised as a UNESCO Memory of the World; welcomes the recognition of the international importance of the document and its influence on democracy and the significant impact on the Declaration of American Independence; recognises the long campaign for recognition …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

11th July 2016

John McNally 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

13th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 6th July 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

5th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

BALLOCH PARK, WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House marks the centenary of Balloch Park in West Dunbartonshire; observes that the park has served as a popular location for generations of families in West Dunbartonshire, as well as an attractive destination for tourists; notes the cultural significance of the park's contribution to the area, having played …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

5th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

RENT-TO-OWN RETAILERS

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the concerning lending practices of many rent-to-own retailers; considers that these retailers often target the most financially vulnerable families in local communities; shares the concerns of affected citizens who risk being driven further into long-term debt by the prospect of short-term lower prices for essential household …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

5th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

DEATH OF EX COUNCILLOR JIM SIBBALD OF ARMADALE, WEST LOTHIAN

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with sadness the death on 2 July 2016 of Mr James Sibbald of Armadale, a former long-serving Councillor and public servant of his community; further notes that Mr Sibbald was first elected to Barbauchlaw Ward in 1977 and served continuously until standing down due to ill …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

4th July 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th July 2016

HEART VALVE VOICE CHARITY

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House welcomes the work of Heart Valve Voice, a UK heart valve charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition and seeking to improve its diagnosis and treatment; acknowledges that heart valve disease is a progressive condition usually associated with ageing, whereby the heart valves become damaged through …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1

27th June 2016

John McNally 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

29th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM 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

28th June 2016

John McNally 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

27th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 27th June 2016

MR. CHRIS WIECZOREK AND COMPANY HELP FOR VETERANS IN SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Mr. Chris Wieczorek of Bo'ness, and his company Wizz Properties Limited based in Falkirk, on efforts to help veterans in Scotland back on their feet, by providing them with renovated accommodation, and work, in order to help them adjust to civilian life after service; notes that …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

8th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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

6th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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

14th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016

INAUGURAL FLIGHT FROM DUNDEE TO AMSTERDAM

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the inaugural flight that took off from Dundee Airport to Amsterdam Schipol in May 2016; congratulates everyone involved in campaigning for the maiden flight; notes that this route will not only provide the people of Dundee and the surrounding areas with more options for international travel, …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1

13th June 2016

John McNally 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

8th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 2016

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Tabled by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House is deeply concerned that violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread violations of human rights and that a third of all women and girls will face violence in their lifetime; notes the detrimental impact that VAWG has on individual women, their dependants, …

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

23rd May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 9th June 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

7th June 2016

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th June 2016

ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH PRIZES

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates three outstanding scientists from Dundee and St Andrews universities, each of whom has been awarded prizes from the Royal Society of Edinburgh; recognises Professor Geoffrey Gadd, a world pioneer in the field of geomicrobiology at the University of Dundee College of Life Sciences who has been …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

7th June 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th 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

6th June 2016

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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

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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

26th May 2016

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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

25th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 26th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016

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

24th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 2016

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

24th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

24th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

23rd May 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th May 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

John McNally 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

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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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

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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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

19th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016

NEW QUAY RNLI

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the essential service that has been provided continuously by the New Quay RNLI in Ceredigion for 152 years; notes the numerous lives saved at sea as a result of their work; commends the long and devoted service of many of its volunteers; welcomes the recognition of …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 26 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

18th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd May 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

18th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM 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

10th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th May 2016

TRADE UNIONS, OTHER THIRD PARTY ORGANISATIONS AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House supports the role of trade unions in protecting and enhancing the rights of working people; values the contribution of the trade union movement to democratic debate and promoting economic justice; considers it appropriate that trade unions should play a stronger role in economic and industrial policy; notes …

6 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

11th May 2016

John McNally 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

10th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th May 2016

DIABETES TREATMENT IN PHARMACIES

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the announcement by Boots that it intends to offer in-store diabetes treatments; acknowledges that pharmacists carrying out diabetes treatments will reduce patient delays and reduce GP waiting times; notes that 80 per cent of NHS spending on diabetes is on avoidable complications and that this could …

9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Scottish National Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1

9th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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

9th May 2016

John McNally 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

4th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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

9th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM 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

4th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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

9th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th May 2016

WELSH NATIONAL FLAG AND EUROVISION (NO.2)

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House welcomes the decision of the organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), to withdraw its prohibition of the national flag of Wales at the final event in Stockholm on 14 May 2016; thanks Welsh language broadcaster S4C for making strong representations to the …

13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th May 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 11th 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

John McNally 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

27th April 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th April 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

26th April 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 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

21st April 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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

20th April 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 2016

SAINT DYMPHNA'S DAY PROJECT ON FAITH AND MENTAL HEALTH

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House supports and celebrates the St Dymphna's Day Campaign, which calls for parity in funding and support for mental and physical health, while also calling for Roman Catholic communities to do more for those with mental health issues within their parishes; notes that St. Dymphna is the patron …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

19th April 2016

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ST CHARLES' PRIMARY SCHOOL GLASGOW

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House expresses support for St Charles' Primary School in Glasgow and its Keep Calm St Charles campaign; notes that this campaign aims to refurbish a disused Victorian classroom and transform it into a multi-sensory environment for the benefit of all pupils of St Charles' Language and Communication Unit …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 2

13th April 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th April 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

13th April 2016

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SUPPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS IN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House supports Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations and non-profits that have come under attack from all branches of the Israeli government; expresses deep concerns that officials in the Israeli government are collaborating with extremist right-wing and fascist organisations such as Im Tirzu in order to silence those …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

13th April 2016

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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

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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

12th April 2016

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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

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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

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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

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TEN POINT MENINGITIS ACTION PLAN

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House welcomes the 10 point Meningitis Action Plan put forward by Meningitis Now and Meningitis Research Foundation in light of the meningitis petition signed by over 823,000 people; notes the charities' concerns regarding the cost-effectiveness framework and adolescent carriage/intervention study; further notes the weight of evidence given to …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

11th April 2016

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REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House commends the original National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and looks forward to completion of its review; calls on the Government to reiterate its commitment to the human rights responsibilities of UK businesses abroad; notes with concern reports by Traidcraft of deaths, health problems and …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

11th April 2016

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AVONDALE COMMUNITY BEEKEEPERS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Avondale Community Beekeepers on winning £20,090 funding from The Big Lottery Fund through the People's Projects; notes that the group wishes to expand its bee sites and acquire a demonstration hive to allow it to safely take bees to schools, nursing homes and other community groups …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1

11th April 2016

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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

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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPEMENT AGENDA

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

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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

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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

11th April 2016

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SELECTION OF UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the work of the 1 for 7 Billion campaign to introduce transparency into the process of selection of the ninth UN Secretary General, who will succeed Ban Ki-moon when his term concludes on 31 December 2016; notes that the campaign is supported by over 750 organisations …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1

11th April 2016

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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

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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

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WORLD HEALTH DAY 2016

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House acknowledges 7 April 2016 as World Health Day; commends the World Health Organization (WHO) for choosing diabetes as the day's theme; shares WHO's concerns that there is a rapidly increasing diabetes endemic in low and middle income countries; endorses World Health Day's three main goals of increasing …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

11th April 2016

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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

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BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY'S DEAD SLOW ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN FOR HORSES, RIDERS AND DRIVERS

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House notes with concern that there have been over 2,000 accidents involving horses and riders on the road since 2011; is saddened to learn that over 36 horse riders have died and that 181 horses have been killed or euthanised following road accidents; further notes that 75 per …

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

19th April 2016

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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

18th April 2016

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MEARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS 6.21 GETS ITS SUMS RIGHT

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Class P6.21 from Mearns Primary School on obtaining the highest score in a numeracy competition involving 2,149 classes from across the UK, using online learning engine, Sumdog; notes that Class P6.21 achieved an overall score of 879 out of a possible 1,000 correct answers, beating its …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

5th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th April 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

23rd March 2016

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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

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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

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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

22nd March 2016

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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

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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

22nd March 2016

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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

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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

17th March 2016

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THURSO HIGH SCHOOL S3 NETBALL TEAM

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the S3 Thurso High School netball team on its recent victory in the semi-final of the Scottish Cup against Arbroath Academy; commends it on its excellent effort, dedication and hard work that has allowed it to compete at national level, representing both Thurso High School and …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

17th March 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

16th March 2016

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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

15th March 2016

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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

14th March 2016

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RENFREWSHIRE PROVOST COMMUNITY AWARDS

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House recognises all of those who won an award and were nominated for Renfrewshire Council's Provost Community Awards, held on 11 March 2016; notes that 70 nominations were submitted and that the awards ceremony is designed to recognise local community activists for their selfless dedication to others; congratulates …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

14th March 2016

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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

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ROYAL COLLEGE OF NURSING

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
"at end add 'and endorses the RCN's #NursingCounts campaign to highlight the 14 per cent real terms fall in nursing pay since 2010 which is forcing more and more nurses and healthcare assistants to consider their future in the profession they love; and encourages Ministers to listen to the College's …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1

14th March 2016

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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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 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

14th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th March 2016

DEMOLITION OF PALESTINIAN HOMES BY ISRAEL

Tabled by: Alan Duncan (Conservative - Rutland and Melton)
That this House condemns the major escalation in demolitions by the Israeli government in the Occupied Palestinian Territories; notes that 293 structural demolitions have taken place in the first six weeks of 2016, including numerous homes; expresses concern for the devastating effects such demolitions have on innocent civilians; further notes …

56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 20
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

11th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 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

9th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

29th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th March 2016

FINAL DECISION ON AIRPORT EXPANSION IN LONDON AND THE SOUTH EAST

Tabled by: Lord Brady of Altrincham (Conservative - Altrincham and Sale West)
That this House regrets the continuing delay in making a final decision on airport expansion in London and the South East; believes that a decision is vital for the prosperity of the nations and regions of the UK and urges Ministers to make sure that this delay is not repeated; …

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

9th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

8th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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

8th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 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

7th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016

SWANSEA

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes its appreciation of Swansea and her people; further notes that Swansea is the birthplace of world renowned poet Dylan Thomas, global star Catherine Zeta-Jones and one of the world's greatest footballers, John Charles, and that it is founded on the copper industry known as Copperopolis; acknowledges …

9 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

7th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 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

7th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAINST WOMEN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House commends the vital work of Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) in light of International Women's Day and more generally; is very concerned about serious and systemic violence against WHRDs around the world, such as the recent murder of WHRD Berta Cáceres in Honduras; is appalled by such …

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

7th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 2016

BAN ON MICROBEADS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the biological and toxicological harm caused by microbeads, tiny plastic particles used as exfoliating agents in a variety of cosmetic products such as scrubs, soaps and toothpaste; further notes that in the US a ban on microbeads in cosmetic and personal care products will …

84 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 29
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1

7th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th March 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

8th March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 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

3rd March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th 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

2nd March 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 2nd March 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

1st March 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st 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

1st March 2016

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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

29th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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

25th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO COMPASS ASYLUM CONTRACTS

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House expresses its serious concern about the allegations in The Times Scotland on Thursday 18 February of dehumanising treatment, neglect and poor standards of accommodation for those seeking asylum in the UK who have been dispersed to Glasgow; notes that these allegations pertain to Orchard and Shipman in …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

25th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

RECOGNITION FOR STEVENSWOOD LIMITED

Tabled by: Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House recognises the manufacturing company Stevenswood Limited for its inclusion in the list of 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2016, administered by the London Stock Exchange Group; further recognises that this company, based in Livingston, is one of the 56 Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises profiled in the …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 2

25th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

GENDER BASED PRICING

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House notes the recent research into gender pricing which shows that products targeted at women were, on average, 37 per cent more expensive than those targeted at men; further notes the research by Aviva in 2012 which estimated an annual difference of £200 between items priced according to …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

25th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

SCOTTISH REFUGEE COUNCIL'S KEY PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the Scottish Refugee Council's Key Principles of Protection launched to mark the end of its 30th anniversary year, which witnessed ever greater numbers of people fleeing for their lives in pursuit of safety, and the highest number of displaced persons since records began; believes that the …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1

25th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

24th ANNIVERSARY OF THE KHOJALY MASSACRE

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House recognises that 26 February 2016 marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the attack on the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan by the invading Armenian forces; expresses sympathy to the families of the 613 men, women and children who were killed during this attack; notes that UN Security Council …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

ANTI-LOBBYING CLAUSE IN GOVERNMENT GRANT AGREEMENTS

Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with serious concern proposals by the Government, published on 6 February 2016 on www.gov.uk, for a new clause to be inserted into all government grant agreements, determination letters, from the new financial year, and no later than 1 May 2016, which states that payments supporting activity …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

24th February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 29th February 2016

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight 2016, which runs from 29 February to 13 March, and this year's Big Fairtrade Breakfast theme; commends the work done by schools and community and faith groups across the UK in promoting Fairtrade Fortnight; notes the difference made to producers in the developing world …

45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

24th February 2016

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COMPENSATION FOR WAR WIDOWS

Tabled by: Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the changes announced in 2014 which allowed war widows or widowers who lost their spouse or cohabiting partner in service in the armed forces before 6 April 2005, and had not remarried by 1 April 2015, to retain their war widow pension for life regardless of …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 2

22nd February 2016

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SCOTS GAELIC AND GOOGLE TRANSLATE

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House applauds Google on introducing Scots Gaelic to its Translate application; considers it an important cultural language and icon in the constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, across the Highlands and Islands and Scotland as a whole; hopes that the audio-verbalisation available on other languages will soon be …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1

22nd February 2016

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HINKLEY POINT C (No. 3)

Tabled by: Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House welcomes the view of the Financial Times that Britain is saddled with the worst of all worlds on the Hinkley Point C nuclear project; reinforces the paper's belief that the Government has effectively written the French company, EDF, a long-dated option to sell the UK unproven technology …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

23rd February 2016

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TAX CREDITS OVERPAYMENTS

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House notes with concern the 1.6 million tax credits awards which were overpaid in 2013-14; acknowledges that this amounts to 30 per cent of the total awards paid and that 159,000 of the overpayments were made to households whose claim should have been terminated; believes that many overpayments …

45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th February 2016

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INAUGURAL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes the announcement that Glasgow and Berlin will co-host the inaugural European Championships between 1 and 12 August 2015; notes that athletics will be held in Berlin, aquatics in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Loch Lomond, gymnastics and cycling in Glasgow, golf in Gleneagles and rowing and triathalon …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1

24th February 2016

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ADELE PATRICK: SCOTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR 2015

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Adele Patrick, Glasgow Women's Library's (GWL) lifelong learning and creative development manager on being crowned the 53rd Evening Times Scotswomen of the Year; greatly appreciates her efforts over the past 25 years to build GWL into an internationally-recognised museum; notes that the GWL is a …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

24th February 2016

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CARNEGIE UK TEST TOWN GRAND FINAL

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that the Carnegie UK Test Town Grand Final will be taking place in the Briggait and Saltmarket in Glasgow between 25 and 27 February 2016; congratulates the 12 outstanding finalists from Walthamstow, Great Yarmouth, Huddersfield, Heanor, Ellesmere Port, Carmickfergus, Enniscorthy, Perth, Falkirk, and Bridgend who were …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

22nd February 2016

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LET'S BUILD A HOUSE PROJECT FOR RECONSTRUCTION IN NEPAL

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the challenge facing the people of Nepal following the earthquake that struck on 25 April 2015, last for just 45 seconds, but causing widespread devastation and changing lives forever, with over 8,000 fatalities and over six million families rendered homeless; records with concern recent estimates that …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

22nd February 2016

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ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS STRATEGY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House commends the Scottish Government's publication of a renewed Armed Forces and Veterans Strategy, Renewing Our Commitments, launched on 23 February 2016 by Veterans Minister, Keith Brown; congratulates the Scottish Government on its ongoing commitment to supporting our service personnel and veterans; notes the important achievements of the …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

22nd February 2016

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BRITISH SCIENTISTS AND GRAVITATIONAL WAVES

Tabled by: Valerie Vaz (Labour - Walsall and Bloxwich)
That this House acknowledges the discovery of gravitational waves as a triumph for humanity which confirms Albert Einstein's 100 year old theory of general relativity, and is expected to provide vital insights into the evolution of stars, supernovae, gamma-ray bursts, neutron stars and black holes; commends the decades of scientific …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

22nd February 2016

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ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT

Tabled by: Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party - Perth and Kinross-shire)
That this House recognises and values visual artists' contribution to the UK's thriving creative industries and its economic value; notes that it is estimated that for every £1 of GVA generated by the arts and culture industry, an additional £1.43 of GVA is generated in the wider UK economy; agrees …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

22nd February 2016

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SOUTH LANARKSHIRE SCHOOL BUS CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates people across the South Lanarkshire Council area who campaigned to prevent the withdrawal of school bus services for some pupils; recognises that concerted and consistent pressure from campaigners has led to the reversal of the plans by the local authority; agrees that school bus transport entitlement …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

10th February 2016

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USE OF DOGS IN PRODUCT TESTS

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House expresses concern about the use of dogs in the testing of products already tested on other species; notes the need to minimise burdens on industry as it seeks to develop new products; and supports the proposal by Cruelty Free International for the Government to urge a review …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 3
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

11th February 2016

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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

10th February 2016

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WOMEN'S AID AND HOUSING BENEFIT

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House is concerned about the impact of the Government's planned changes to housing benefit on vulnerable people, particularly women and children across the UK who are fleeing domestic violence; notes that the Government has said changes to funding arrangements for supported accommodation would be cost neutral and is …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

10th February 2016

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REMEMBRANCE OF THE 21 EGYPTIAN COPTIC CHRISTIANS BEHEADED BY ISIS/DAESH

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its grief and remembrance on the anniversary of the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians beheaded by ISIS/Daesh militants in Libya on 15 February 2015.

38 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th February 2016

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CELEBRATION OF SIR SALMAN RUSHDIE'S LITERARY ACHIEVEMENTS

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates the cultural and literary contribution of the British-Indian novelist and essayist, Sir Salman Rushdie; considers Sir Salman Rushdie's contribution to literary and cultural life in the UK and around the world to be of considerable achievement; notes the many awards bestowed on him such as the …

18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1

9th February 2016

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RATES OF SUICIDE

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the high rate of suicide across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; notes that Northern Ireland has the highest rate of suicide in the UK for the second year running; and requests that the Government provides funding and facilitates ways of …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1

3rd February 2016

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MILITARY INTERVENTION IN LIBYA

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes with concern the reports that the UK is preparing to provide weapons and support to tackle Daesh extremists in Libya; condemns reports that a team of RAF and intelligence personnel met recently in Tobruk to draw up potential targets for airstrikes in Libya; calls on the …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

3rd February 2016

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SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House notes that Mauritania consistently ranks among the worst countries in slavery indexes with between four and 20 per cent of the population living as slaves, most of them women from the Haratin ethnic group, and with slave status often being passed between generations; further notes that purported …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

3rd February 2016

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THE LODGE ON LOCH GOIL AND UK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Lodge on Loch Goil on winning the UK Country House Hotel of the Year for 2016 at The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards, following on from their success in 2015 when they were awarded the title Most Stylish Hotel at the Scottish Style Awards; applauds …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

3rd February 2016

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DUNNET BAY DISTILLERS

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Dunnet Bay Distillers on their recent inclusion on the Scotland Gin Trail that promotes only the very best gin distillers in Scotland; commends the distillers on attracting multiple international export deals; and wishes them well for the years ahead as they continue to produce excellent and …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

1st February 2016

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LGBT HISTORY MONTH (No. 2)

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place in February and welcomes 2016's theme of Religion, Belief and Philosophy; celebrates the seismic shift in legal equality for LGBT people under successive Labour governments from 1997 to 2010, including the abolition of Section 28, …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

8th February 2016

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50th ANNIVERSARY OF SPINA BIFIDA HYDROCEPHALUS SCOTLAND

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House congratulates Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland on its 50th anniversary, being celebrated during 2015 and 2016; notes that the organisation was originally founded as the Scottish Spina Bifida Association in 1965 by a small group of enthusiastic parents who each had a child with spina bifida or hydrocephalus; …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

8th February 2016

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UK FOREIGN POLICY ON THE DEATH PENALTY

Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House reiterates its opposition to the use of the death penalty under any circumstances; notes with concern the Government's recent decision to abandon its death penalty strategy at a time when executions in countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have hit record numbers; further notes with deep …

46 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

8th February 2016

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SAFER INTERNET DAY CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 9 February 2016 is the annual, worldwide Safer Internet Day, which this year focuses on playing your part for a better internet; further notes that the UK Safer Internet Centre co-ordinates this campaign in the UK, which sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help …

45 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

8th February 2016

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NUCLEAR WEAPON-FREE WORLD

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House welcomes the work of the UN Working Group on Nuclear Disarmament to develop legal measures, legal provisions and norms for achieving a nuclear weapon-free world; condemns the Government for voting against these important new talks; reminds the Government of its obligation under Article VI of the Nuclear …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

8th February 2016

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DADI JANKI

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House celebrates the life and work of Dadi Janki as she turns 100; notes that she has dedicated more than 70 years of her life to the work of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University; recognises the spriritual leadership that she provides to many people; further recognises the …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1

8th February 2016

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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

4th February 2016

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PROTECTING IRAQI CIVILIANS

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes with concern the plight of displaced people in Iraq; further notes the Amnesty International report, Banished and Dispossessed: Forced Displacement and Deliberate Destruction in Northern lraq, and the UN Report on the Protection of Civilians in the Armed Conflict in Iraq: 1 May -31 October 2015, …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th February 2016

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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

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PEACEMAKING AND AID IN SYRIA

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the growing need for peacemaking and provision of aid to civilians in Syria and that civilians are being besieged and starved in Madaya and other Syrian towns; further notes that the use of explosive weapons in populated areas has become a common practice by the Syrian …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th February 2016

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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

4th November 2015

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TORTURE, EXECUTIONS AND PUNISHMENTS IN IRAN

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the continuing steep rise in executions during Hassan Rouhani's presidential tenure in Iran over the last two years; notes the widespread sentencing of degrading and inhumane medieval judicial punishments, including public hangings and floggings, prisoners being paraded in streets, torture, limb amputations and eye …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

4th February 2016

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PROMOTING POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR BETWEEN BOYS AND GIRLS

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Action Scotland Against Stalking on gaining an Awards for All grant of £8,478 from the Big Lottery Fund; appreciates that this funding will be used to carry out a schools-based project which will promote respectful positive behaviours between boys and girls, using football and futsal activities …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1

12th January 2016

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THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SAVE BRITISH SCIENCE

Tabled by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House marks the thirtieth anniversary of the advertisement placed in The Times on 13 January 1986 by 1,500 scientists which called on the public to ask their hon. Members to save British science before it is too late; notes that at that time concern was expressed about the …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 9
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1

3rd February 2016

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HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY

Tabled by: Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House notes the ongoing conflict in South Eastern Turkey; further notes with concern reports of civilian deaths and a deteriorating humanitarian situation in predominantly Kurdish areas; notes the disproportionate use of curfews as part of the Turkish government's response to the crisis and the suspension and detention by …

45 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1

2nd February 2016

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MOTHERWELL DEMENTIA GARDEN

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the hard work of NHS Lanarkshire's Motherwell Community Mental Health Team for Older People and the work of local people and businesses that have also contributed to the project with practical help, fundraising and donations, in completing Motherwell's Dementia Garden which is designed to bring those …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

2nd February 2016

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MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW POLICE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates the Motherwell and Wishaw Police Scotland division on their success in winning the award for Greatest Contribution to Policing Priorities at the first-ever Scottish Policing Excellence Awards for their You're Asking For It campaign to combat the illegal supply of alcohol to minors and underage drinking; …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1

2nd February 2016

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WISHAW GENERAL HOSPITAL MIDWIFE AWARD NOMINATION

Tabled by: Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the news that midwives of ward 23 in Wishaw General Hospital have been implementing a post-delivery debriefing project using the method of teach back which ensures that mothers' personal needs are understood and fulfilled during the birthing process and that mothers understand their personal birthing process; …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st February 2016

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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

1st February 2016

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DATE OF EU REFERENDUM

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House notes with deep concern reports that the UK Government may hold a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU in June this year; welcomes the Electoral Commission's recommendation that best practice for referendums is that all legislation should be clear at least six months before it …

42 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

28th January 2016

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MOHAMMED AL-QIQ

Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House notes with alarm that on 27 January 2016 the Israeli High Court ruled that Palestinian journalist Mohammed al-Qiq will remain in custody, despite his health condition being critical as a result of being on hunger strike for 63 days in protest of his detention without trial; expresses …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

28th January 2016

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BANK BRANCHES

Tabled by: Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House recognises the negative impact that bank closures have on small communities and high streets; notes the closure of 500 bank branches in 2014 across the UK; further notes with concern that 1,500 communities in the UK have now lost all bank branches; further recognises the severe limitations …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

28th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

IMPORTATION AND TRADE IN IVORY

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that the Government has chosen not to implement the Conservative and Unionist Party manifesto commitment to end the importation and trade in ivory; further notes that the importation and trade in ivory promotes and facilities the gratuitous and needless death of elephants in countries such as …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

27th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

JOB LOSSES IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS

Tabled by: Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House is concerned by the announcement that Johnston Press, which publishes titles including the Yorkshire Post, Yorkshire Evening Post, Lancashire Evening Post, The Scotsman and Derry Journal, is to cull almost 100 editorial posts; notes that this announcement comes just days after Newsquest announced that up to 25 …

60 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

26th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

UN AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA

Tabled by: Fiona Bruce (Conservative - Congleton)
That this House notes the statement of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on 22 January 2016; welcomes his call for the international community to further all efforts to improve the human rights situation in the country; concurs …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

26th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

FIRE AT MZUZU UNIVERSITY, MALAWI

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with regret news of a fire at Mzuzu University in northern Malawi, in late December, which destroyed the university library and its stock of at least 45,000 books; further notes that the University was established in 1997 as Malawi's second national public university, and has admitted …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1

26th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016

MOVEMBER CAMPAIGN: THE BIG SHAVE-OFF 2

Tabled by: David Anderson (Labour - Blaydon)
That this House recalls with pleasure the fundraising efforts of one of the House of Commons doorkeepers, Paul Kehoe, who raised £1,400 during last year's Movember campaign by growing a luxuriant full-set beard and then having it shaved off; thanks all those who donated and helped Paul to be able …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2

1st February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st February 2016

FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses concern at the continuing failure of regulation enforcement and restoration in the financial services sector; views the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) failure to respond effectively to the loss of over £100 million from 1,500 investors in the Connaught Fund and its abandonment of the planned review …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1

1st February 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 1st February 2016

CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS AND CAROLINE TCHETE, AIMING HIGHER FOR MALAWI

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House praises the sixth year pupils of Clydebank High School who are aiming to raise £10,000 to help a medical student in Malawi become a doctor and help carry out life-changing work for disabled children; notes that they are supporting the charity Aiming Higher in Malawi which will …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1

25th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 28th January 2016

NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE

Tabled by: Graham Allen (Labour - Nottingham North)
That this House notes that the National Voter Registration Drive (NVRD) is taking place over 1 to 7 February 2016; further notes that Mr Speaker, with the agreement of the House, allowed a projection of a ballot box onto Elizabeth Tower with the aim of encouraging citizens to register as …

65 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

27th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016

SPEAK UP FOR LIBRARIES CAMPAIGN

Tabled by: Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that public libraries are hugely important to our communities; acknowledges that many have already closed or are under threat; welcomes the Speak Up For Library lobby of Parliament in support of the public library service on 9 February 2016; and calls on the Government to ensure …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

12th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 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

19th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

WORKPLACE EQUALITY INDEX 2016 AND THE GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that more than 400 organisations took part in the 2016 Workplace Equality Index (WEI) organised by Stonewall UK the highest number in its 12-year history; understands that the WEI is a powerful evidence-based benchmarking tool used by employers to assess their achievements and progress on LGBT …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

14th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House takes note of the thirtieth anniversary of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr. US federal holiday, on the third Monday in every January which is in recognition of his lifetime of achievements; recognises Dr King as one of history's greatest civil rights campaigners; acknowledges the sixtieth anniversary …

57 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

14th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

DISABLED STUDENTS' ALLOWANCE

Tabled by: Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party - Banff and Buchan)
That this House condemns the Government's sustained attack on the Disabled Student Allowance; notes that the austerity programme has disproportionately hit disabled people who happen to be financially burdened students; further notes that passing the cost to universities may result in a substantial decrease in access to higher education for …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

14th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

BURNTISLAND INCLUSIVE PLAY PARK PROJECT

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the efforts of the Burntisland Inclusive Play Park Project; understands that the project aims to ensure that children with disabilities in the town can play alongside their peers at the Burntisland Links play park; notes that the project's fundraising endeavours have recently been supported by the …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

14th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

DETENTION OF TRADE UNIONISTS AND WORKERS' RIGHTS ADVOCATES IN GUANGZHOU

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with concern the detention by the Chinese authorities of leading trade union activists and workers' rights advocates in Guangzhou, China, despite none of those involved having advocated or taken part in any violent acts; further notes well-verified sources quoted in the Financial Times and New York …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

14th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

SCOTTISH HUNTINGTON'S ASSOCIATION YOUTH WORK PROJECT

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the excellent support the Scottish Huntington's Association Youth Project (SHAYP) provides to children and young people affected by Huntington's disease; understands that SHAYP offers help and support through both individual and group work, and residential programmes; acknowledges that without the specialist approach delivered by SHAYP, children …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1

13th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 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

13th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

REVOLT ON THE CLYDE 1919

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
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: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

13th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

NEWSQUEST TITLES IN GLASGOW

Tabled by: Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House regrets the decision of Newsquest to cut as many as 25 journalist posts at the Herald and Evening Times newspapers in Scotland, placing the titles' future at severe risk; notes that this is the fourth round of redundancies at the Glasgow newspapers in the last 14 months, …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18

13th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRS HOSPITAL ATTACKS

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House extends its condolences to people harmed in the attack on the Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital in northern Yemen on 10 January 2016; notes that this is the third attack in the last three months on a Médecins Sans Frontières Hospital in Yemen; further notes that the UN …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

13th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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

12th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 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

12th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th January 2016

THE SCOTTISH ADJACENT WATERS BOUNDARIES ORDER 1999

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises that the Scottish Adjacent Waters Boundaries Order 1999 is considered irreconcilable with international law and the intent of Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and inconsistent with precedent established through the Anglo-French Arbitration, 18 ILM (1979), the Iceland-Jan Mayen (Norway) …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1

11th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

RECOGNITION OF STORNOWAY BLACK PUDDING

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House welcomes the recognition of black pudding, Marag Dhubh in Gaelic, as a superfood; notes that its calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and protein-rich nature make the black pudding an excellent addition to a healthy, balanced diet; expresses pleasure at the economic benefits to Stornoway butchers of its EU …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Independent: 1

11th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS ON THE SYRIAN/LEBANESE BORDER

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is deeply concerned about the plight of the people of the Syrian town of Madaya following news reports that its 40,000 inhabitants are in desperate need of assistance, with food and water in severely short supply; acknowledges that Madaya, along with other towns on the Syrian-Lebanese border, …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1

11th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

ROBERT WALLACE AND THE ROYAL MAIL

Tabled by: Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House recognises Greenock's first Member of Parliament, Robert Wallace, and his contribution to the success of the Royal Mail; notes his important role in initiating the campaign for cheap postage, and the resulting reform of the postal service, reduction of corruption, and more accessible services for people across …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th 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

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

AVOIDANCE OF MARITIME TRAGEDY BY EASTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL PUPIL

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates 13 year old Andrew Paton, a pupil at Eastwood High School, on being designated East Renfrewshire's Citizen of the Year 2015; notes that Andrew's prompt action saved the life of his grandfather, Sandy Malcolm, of Tighnabruaich, who fell out of a speedboat after the vessel was …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND DEVOLVED SERVICES

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that many of the public services that will potentially come under the terms of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) are competencies of the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; further notes that the terms of TTIP could potentially significantly influence the ability …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

TAX REFUND FOR THE ERECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEMORIALS

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern that value added tax is applicable to the erection and maintenance of memorials to the deceased; considers this to be an unnecessary and insensitive tax on the bereaved and those who wish to honour the memory of loved ones; observes that a tax refund …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLIE HEBDO ATTACK

Tabled by: Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House commemorates the anniversary of the attacks in Paris against the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine; remembers the journalists, the police officer and other citizens who fell victim to the attack; recognises the tragedy as an attack on the right of free speech and that, in light of …

49 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

7th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

COMMEMORATING HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2016

Tabled by: Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House notes that on 27 January 2016 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 2016 …

84 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 20
Independent: 8
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

VOTING FOR HON. MEMBERS ON MATERNITY OR PATERNITY LEAVE

Tabled by: Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House calls on the Government to bring forward proposals to allow hon. Members on maternity or paternity leave to vote by proxy during their absence from the House; notes that there are no standing orders in place permitting hon. Members to vote whilst caring for young children or …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT AND PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY

Tabled by: Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes the Trade in Services Agreement is currently being negotiated at EU level, and that a range of concerns have been raised publicly at the content of this agreement; further notes that the negotiations regarding this proposal have been carried out in an opaque manner, and so …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

JIMMY HILL

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is deeply saddened by the death of Jimmy Hill; offers its thoughts and sympathies to his friends and family; and recognises the great contribution he made to football during his 40 years of service to the sport, including 52 goals in 297 appearances for Fulham between 1952 …

12 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

BOKO HARAM

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns Boko Haram's murders in Maiduguri and Madagali, Nigeria; and reiterates its commitment to defeating lslamic extremists and terrorism wherever they may be.

16 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 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

6th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

RAIF BADAWI - SAKHAROV PRIZE FOR FREEDOM OF THOUGHT

Tabled by: Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House congratulates Raif Badawi for being awarded the 2015 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought; applauds him for advocating freedom of thought and expression; expresses dismay that he was unable to collect his award in person due to being imprisoned in Saudi Arabia; is appalled that he has …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

5th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

MESOTHELIOMA RESEARCH

Tabled by: Andy McDonald (Labour - Middlesbrough and Thornaby East)
That this House notes with concern that mesothelioma is an invasive form of lung cancer caused primarily by prior exposure to asbestos; recognises that there is currently no cure for this devastating disease and that mesothelioma patients frequently have a very short life expectancy and experience complex and debilitating symptoms; …

52 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 18
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1

5th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

FUTURE OF S4C AND WELSH LANGUAGE BROADCASTING

Tabled by: Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the contribution made by the world's only Welsh-language television channel, S4C, in supporting Welsh culture and enabling new Welsh speakers to acquire the language; condemns the on-going financial cuts which threaten its unique role; and calls on the Government to commission an independent review into the …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Labour: 2

5th January 2016

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th January 2016

PRINCE'S TRUST

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates The Prince's Trust on its fortieth anniversary; and recognises the important work conducted by the Trust across the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 5
Conservative: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

17th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

EAST KILBRIDE AND DISTRICT DEMENTIA CARERS

Tabled by: Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride and District Dementia Carers Group on its 25th anniversary and on winning STV's Real Hero award for providing home from home care for people with dementia and support for their carers; recognises the excellent work that the group and its volunteers do within the …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

17th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

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

17th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

SITUATION OF CHILDREN IN YEMEN

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House is concerned by the dreadful situation currently faced by 9.9 million children in Yemen, a war-torn country with the highest number of people in humanitarian need in the world; notes with concern that since March 2015 over 5,700 civilians have been killed, including more than 630 children, …

38 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 5
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

17th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016

SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN CONFLICT IN DARFUR

Tabled by: Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House is deeply concerned that sexual violence is a persistent and endemic part of the conflict in Darfur; is disturbed by the findings of the recent report by Waging Peace Rape in Darfur: A History of Predation on the use of rape as a weapon of war; is …

41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

16th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016

HELMSDALE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Helmsdale Affordable Housing Project on winning a highly respected SURF Award for Community Led Regeneration; commends the excellent work it has done in successfully creating four new family homes in Helmsdale, a rural village in Sutherland, which will help to address depopulation and decline; acknowledges …

10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7

8th September 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 17th December 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

16th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

PROFESSIONALISM OF HOUSE OF COMMONS STAFF

Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House respects the unrivalled professionalism, skill and commitment of all support staff employed on the House of Commons estate; acknowledges that all hon. Members receive invaluable help from the entire workforce, from doorkeepers and police officers to the library team and postal service, from catering staff to staff …

54 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

15th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

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

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HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY DUBAI CAMPUS

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates Heriot-Watt University on marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of its Dubai campus; understands that Heriot Watt was the first international university to open a campus in Dubai International Academic City; notes that the Dubai campus has grown from 120 students in 2005 to almost …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 2

15th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

GLASGOW WOMEN'S LIBRARY AND RECOGNISED COLLECTIONS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE STATUS

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates the Glasgow Womens' Library (GWL) on being awarded Recognised Collections of National Significance status by Museums Galleries Scotland; recognises that GWL is the only accredited museum dedicated to women's history in the whole of the UK; notes that the GWL collection encompasses a wide range of …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1

15th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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

15th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th December 2015

DIABETES CONTROL THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House commends the work of the diabetes team in Ealing in assessing the impact of intensive injection technique education and the use of a 4mm 32G pen needle on diabetes control; calls on clinical commissioning groups and other healthcare providers across the country to give people with diabetes …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1

15th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

ELDERLY CARE IN BALLANTRAE

Tabled by: Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ballantrae Rural Initiative Care in the Community Ltd in securing a £250,000 award from the Scottish Land Fund; acknowledges the value of supporting and caring for the elderly; recognises that the funding will allow a project to create a 12-bed residential care facility for the elderly …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

POLIO ERADICATION

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House recalls that the Government pledged to help end polio by agreeing to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supporting the many world health organisations who have been battling to beat the illness throughout the Third World; believes that with the successes gained there is now a chance …

60 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

CHRISTIANS AGAINST POVERTY REPORT ON PREPAYMENT METERS

Tabled by: Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House welcomes the new report, The Poor Pay More, published by Christians Against Poverty, a charity which helps thousands of people each year struggling with unmanageable debt; acknowledges the report's conclusion that people using pre-payment meters (PPMs), which are used by 39 per cent of CAP's clients, are …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND NEW MEDICINES

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the World Health Organisation (WHO) is shortly to discuss reforms of the research and development of medicines worldwide; notes that examples of failures in medicine include lack of new treatments for conditions such as tuberculosis and other so-called diseases of poverty, and that those …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

KYLE OF SUTHERLAND DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust on receiving an Awards for All grant of £5,800; welcomes the funding that will enable the group to introduce a 12-month cultural programme of workshops and live events to provide opportunities for communities and individuals to engage in music and …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Independent: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

NORTH HIGHLAND RADIO

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates North Highland Radio (SCIO) in Alness, Ross-Shire, on receiving an Awards for All grant of £9,779; recognises that this funding will provide North Highland Radio with the equipment and studio infrastructure required to apply for an FM broadcast licence; commends the hard work discharged by the …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

BONAR BRIDGE FUNDRAISING TEAM

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Bonar Bridge Macmillan Fundraising Team from Sutherland on their fantastic achievement of raising £1,071.42 for Macmillan Cancer Support by holding a Christmas Fair and other activities; commends the volunteers on their creative fundraising ideas, which bring the community together to raise money; and acknowledges the …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

BUSINESS AWARDS FOR PAT MUNRO (ALNESS) LTD.

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the directors and staff of Pat Munro (Alness) Ltd in Ross-Shire on achieving the award of Best Large Rural Family Business at The Herald Family Business Awards; further congratulates the company's success at the Highland Business Awards where it also won both Highland Business of the …

16 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

MOINUL ALAM ASIAN CURRY AWARDS WALES CHEF OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tabled by: Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House congratulates Mr Moinul Alam, head chef of the Nahor Restaurant, Castell Newydd Emlyn, Carmarthenshire for winning the Wales Asian Curry Awards Chef of the Year; pays tribute to the important role played by Asian cuisine in the Welsh food industry; and invites people from Wales, Scotland, England …

8 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1

14th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th December 2015

VIOLENCE IN GALKAYO, SOMALIA

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern clashes between armed militias in Somalia's historically divided city of Galkayo that broke out on 22 November 2015 and have killed at least 40 people, injured hundreds and displaced thousands; welcomes the international community's efforts to find a peaceful political solution to the fighting; …

34 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

10th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th December 2015

ELECTRICAL SAFETY AT CHRISTMAS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House encourages families and friends to take extra care and be aware of the importance of electrical safety, especially in the homes of elderly relatives and friends, as the Christmas period approaches.

20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 14th 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

8th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015

DONALD TRUMP'S PROPOSAL ON MUSLIM IMMIGRATION TO THE US

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns unreservedly the call by US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump for a total and complete shutdown on those of the Muslim faith from entering the US; believes such intemperate public statements only provide an excuse for jihadists of all stripes to justify their evil and anti-Muslim …

56 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

5th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 10th December 2015

CAMP LIBERTY ROCKET ATTACK

Tabled by: David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House believes that the 29 October 2015 rocket attack on Camp Liberty, home to over 2,200 defenceless members of Iran's democratic opposition, the PMOI, who are Protected Persons under International Law and political refugees, which resulted in 24 camp residents being killed and many more injured, constitutes a …

77 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Conservative: 15
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 3
Crossbench: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th December 2015

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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015

WOMEN'S GLOBAL CALL FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes the Women's Global Call for Justice and the inspiring role played by women and girls in advance of and during the UN Climate Conference taking place in Paris; recognises that women and girls are not only facing severe impacts of climate change, but are central to …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Labour: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

7th December 2015

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ASSEMBLE AND THE TURNER PRIZE 2015

Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House congratulates Assemble on winning the Turner Prize 2015 for its collaboration with local residents and others in the Granby Four Streets project in Liverpool; notes that this is the first time that the Turner Prize has been awarded to an architects' collective; appreciates the efforts of all …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

7th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015

PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT ASSESSMENTS

Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House recognises the challenges currently faced by claimants making applications for personal independent payments (PIP); notes that, in some parts of the country, the rate of decisions being overturned at appeal stage is as high as 47 per cent; further recognises that this results in many vulnerable disabled …

50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

7th December 2015

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CURFEW ON THE CITY OF SILVAN

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House expresses deep concern over the curfew placed on the Kurdish city of Silvan in Turkey, where Turkish security forces have launched major bombardments that have led to the deaths of around a dozen civilians and left the city without access to food, water and medical supplies; notes …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

7th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

4th December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN TURKEY

Tabled by: Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House is deeply concerned by the risks faced by those attempting to exercise their right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey, including in connection with legal proceedings initiated against journalists and others accused of criticising Government officials; notes in this connection that Turkey is ranked 149th …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

7th December 2015

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50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE RACE RELATIONS ACT 1965

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Race Relations Act 1965, which was the first legislation in the UK to address racial discrimination and which outlawed discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, or ethnic or national origins in public places; notes that it also …

28 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

3rd December 2015

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MUSCULAR DYSTOPHY UK REPORT ON ACCESS TO HYDROTHERAPY

Tabled by: Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House welcomes the new report by Muscular Dystrophy UK on the urgent need to increase access to hydrotherapy across the UK; notes that many health professionals believe it improves or maintains mobility, strength and flexibility and is a good form of aerobic exercise for people with muscle-wasting conditions; …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

3rd December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015

TRANSITION BLACK ISLE

Tabled by: Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Transition Black Isle on the success of the Million Miles project, a bottom-up, citizen-led project that substantially impacted levels of car use; recognises that this project delivered a reduction of 1,352,277 miles driven, saving 718 tonnes of carbon a year; and welcomes that the work of …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

3rd December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 8th December 2015

UNVEILING OF TRACY'S TREE ON MARYHILL ROAD, GLASGOW

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the unveiling of a new public Christmas tree on Maryhill Road, Glasgow, outside the Burgh Halls; notes that the Christmas tree has been established as the result of an idea and fundraising campaign by local resident, Jackie Lennox, who was inspired by the memory of her …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1

3rd December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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

2nd December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th December 2015

GAELIC BROADCASTING BBC ALBA FUNDING REDUCTIONS

Tabled by: Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House calls on the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the Scotland Office and HM Treasury to reverse their planned cut, 100 per cent of their funding contribution, of £1 million to BBC Alba; and further notes that the same Autumn Statement is delivering £150 million of …

43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015

OFFSHORE INDUSTRY SKILLS BASE

Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House is deeply concerned by the loss of jobs, skills, investment and employment rights in the North Sea oil and gas industry and supply chain resulting from falling oil prices since July 2014; notes that over 65,000 jobs have been lost in the industry and supply chain, along …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 7
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

9th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 2015

TRADE IN SERVICES AGREEMENT

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House is opposed to the Trade in Services Agreement (TISA) currently being negotiated at EU level, which would lead to more public services being outsourced to private companies, would transfer powers to regulate the UK labour market from Parliament to private companies, and prioritise the profits of corporations …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

13th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 7th December 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

10th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd December 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

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

JOHNSON MATTHEY JOB LOSSES

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House expresses concern at the loss of 60 jobs to Dundee caused by the closure of the Johnson Matthey Battery Systems factory in the city; further expresses concern at the management's statement that they cannot attract the talent required to the city; notes the impact that this will …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

HELM DUNDEE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates the work of the Helm charity in Dundee; commends its work with vulnerable young people facing major challenges in their lives; and praises the achievements of its staff, students and the partnerships it has with support agencies in the local area and its vision for sustainable …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

DUNDEE AIRPORT PETITION

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this house recognises the success of Dundee West's Petition to secure funding from the Regional Air Connectivity Fund to assist a new Flybe Dundee to Amsterdam air route, which will bring welcome business and tourism opportunities to the city, as part of its £1 billion regeneration scheme, as well …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Labour: 1

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

BEHAVIOUR OF DONALD TRUMP

Tabled by: Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House deplores and condemns the actions of Republican US Presidential candidate, Donald Trump, as he appeared to mock New York Times journalist Serge Kovaleski during a rally on the basis of his impairment; notes that Mr Kovaleski has arthrogryposis which limits his arm movements; further notes that Mr …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

1st December 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

BARCLAYS ARMED FORCES TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT AND RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMME

Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the Armed Forces Transition, Employment, and Resettlement (AFTER) programme, established by Barclays, which aims to champion and harness the potential of ex-military talent in the commercial sector, and offers a range of mentoring, coaching and employment opportunities; notes the findings of research conducted for the programme …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

JAMIE VARDY PERFORMANCE

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Jamie Vardy of Leicester City Football Club on his record of scoring in 11 consecutive matches this season in the Premier League; commends him for being a role model for all young budding footballers; and further commends him for showing young people that someone who was …

11 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE CLAIMS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that the Government has chosen to remove the tax relief mechanism Travel and Subsistence from contractors from April 2016, a decision which is likely to result in around 1.6 million workers experiencing up to a 20 per cent wage cut to their net salaries overnight; …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

DAVIS CUP VICTORY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Andy and Jamie Murray, and the entire British team, on winning the Davis Cup and bringing it back to Britain for the first time in 79 years; and commends the team for being fantastic role models and inspirations to young tennis fans and players across the …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

TYSON FURY VICTORY

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates Tyson Fury on beating Wladimir Klitschko to become Heavyweight Champion of the World and bringing the title back to the UK; and commends him for inspiring many young boxing hopefuls across the country.

10 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Conservative: 1

30th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

SHORT-NOTICE SHIFT CANCELLATION IN FAST FOOD INDUSTRY

Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House is deeply concerned that a recent survey of popular restaurant chains who collectively operate over 9,000 outlets nationwide found that only a quarter of such employers ruled out cancelling shifts without notice; notes that this practice, known as shift-shafting, can lead to employees arriving at work only …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 15
Scottish National Party: 7
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

26th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

SUGAR LABELLING IN SPOONFULS IN FOOD AND DRINKS

Tabled by: Geraint Davies (Independent - Swansea West)
That this House notes that one in four people in the UK is obese, with two-thirds of the population overweight, and the growth of NHS costs associated with obesity and diabetes; further notes the link between added sugar in processed food and drink and obesity; notes that the maximum amount …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

26th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 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

25th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd December 2015

FEED-IN TARIFFS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is alarmed by the Government proposals to cut by up to 87 per cent support for the solar feed-in tariff scheme which supports small-scale renewables, thereby decimating the rooftop solar industry throughout the UK; notes that such a strategy will put at least 20,000 people at risk …

19 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

7th July 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 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

17th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 30th November 2015

PUPPIES AND KITTENS IN PET SHOPS

Tabled by: Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House recognises that the process of selling puppies and kittens through licensed pet shops as defined under Section 7 of the Pet Animals Act 1951 negatively impacts upon the animals' welfare; notes that it is almost impossible to meet the requirements for these species as advised under Section …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

24th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

WORLD DIABETES DAY (No. 2)

Tabled by: Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House congratulates the hon. Members for Whitby, for lighting up Abbots Diabetes Care, for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, for lighting up the Shard, for Glasgow Central, for lighting up the SSE Hydro, for Blaydon, for lighting up Gateshead Millennium Bridge, for Pendle, for lighting up the XLCR Vehicle …

15 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1

24th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the positive contribution that the National Lottery has made to providing funding for good causes across the UK; supports the current share of good causes between community-focused volunteer led organisations, charities, heritage, sport and the arts; and believes that any reduction in the funding available to …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1

24th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

COUNTERFEIT ELECTRICAL GOODS

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 in the home, in raising awareness of people being put at risk by thousands of potentially dangerous counterfeit electrical products on sale via the internet and in local …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1

23rd November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th 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

23rd November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

PANCREATIC CANCER

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with concern that just under 9,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK every year; acknowledges that this type of cancer has the lowest five-year survival rate of any common cancer and one that has barely improved in 40 years; and commends Ulster University …

33 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

23rd November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

DIGITAL CINEMA MEDIA AGENCY AND THE LORD'S PRAYER

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern about the announcement by the Digital Cinema Media Agency to ban a pre-Christmas advertisement, based on the Lord's Prayer, in a trio of UK-wide cinema chains; and urges for the ban to be reconsidered and overturned.

15 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Conservative: 3
Labour: 2
Scottish National Party: 2

23rd November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 25th November 2015

GLOBAL TERRORIST ATTACKS

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House condemns the horrific terrorist attacks that have happened across the world in the last fortnight, including attacks in Nigeria, Mali and France; and reaffirms its commitment to tackle terrorism in every corner of the globe.

19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1

19th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

RAF AT LEUCHARS

Tabled by: Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House calls on the Secretary of State for Defence to consider re-opening the former Royal Air Force base Leuchars in Fife, operating alongside the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and others at Leuchars Station as part of the Strategic Defence and Security …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

REFUGEE CRISIS IN WINTER 2015-16

Tabled by: Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern the appalling situation facing refugees from war-torn countries and failed states, who have survived the dangerous journey into Europe only to face the prospect of having to survive the winter in inadequate camps; is extremely worried at the prospect of vulnerable people, including …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

SCOTTISH INTERFAITH WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House celebrates Scottish Interfaith Week 2015 which runs between 22 and 30 November 2015; notes that due to the Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015, the specific theme is on the Care for the Environment; further notes that in light of the tragic events in Paris …

26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

BLANTYRE SOCCER ACADEMY

Tabled by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises the key contribution to Blantyre made by the Blantyre Soccer Academy; further recognises the vital role that its numerous volunteers, from its coaches to administrative staff, play in their aim to use football for good; notes that since its inception in 2010, it has successfully promoted …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT

Tabled by: Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House notes the exceptional contribution made by the British Youth Council's UK Youth Parliament to public life, especially through local communities, and its ability to mobilise and engage the broader youth population in political issues and campaigning; further notes the hard work of the charity and its volunteers …

47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

18th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th November 2015

MILITARY COURT WATCH SUBMISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS WORKING GROUP ON ARBITRARY DETENTION

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes that Military Court Watch has lodged a submission with the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention relating to the detention and transfer of Palestinian minors from the West Bank to prisons located inside Israel in violation of both the Fourth Geneva Convention and the Rome Statute …

35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

23rd November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015

SCOTTISH BUS MANUFACTURER - ALEXANDER DENNIS LTD

Tabled by: John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) in securing a settlement with the Chinese firm BYD, potentially worth £2 billion, to initially manufacture 200 single deck buses a year; acknowledges the great achievement made in reaching an agreement such as this, with the world's largest producer …

24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

17th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 23rd 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

10th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th 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

10th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015

EUAN'S GUIDE, CHARITY AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WINNER

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates EuansGuide.com on winning the first charity and social enterprise award at the Herald Scottish Digital Business Awards 2015; notes that this Leith-based charity was founded in 2013 to share independent, honest, first-hand accounts of disabled access at venues and events across the UK and internationally; recognises …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015

CÒISIR GHÀIDHLIG MHEALBHAICH (MELVICH GAELIC CHOIR)

Tabled by: Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises and applauds Còisir Ghàdhlig Mhealbhaich's success at the recent Mod; notes that the choir is again National Champion having won all awards in the Fluent Rural Choirs Class in Oban; further notes that Còisir Ghàdhlig Mhealbhaich is the only Gaelic Choir from the mainland ever to …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

9th November 2015

John McNally 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

9th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Monday 16th November 2015

ELECTIONS IN BURMA

Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the democratic elections in Burma; congratulates Ms Suu Kyi's National League of Democracy on its success at the elections; looks forward to the return to a full democracy after years of military rule; and further notes that the Government offers moral and economic support and assistance …

27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

10th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015

QUINTINSHILL RAIL DISASTER COMMEMORATIVE CARRIAGE

Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commends the work of the GCR Rolling Stock Trust to restore a Victorian wooden railway carriage and dedicate it to the honour of the 436 dead and injured in the Quintinshill rail disaster of 22 May 1915; recognises that most of the casualties in what remains the …

37 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

10th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th November 2015

WORLD GOLF CHAMPION RUSSELL KNOX

Tabled by: Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House warmly congratulates Russell Knox from Inverness on his first PGA tour win in the HSBC World Golf Championship in Shanghai; notes that this is most important success for a Scottish professional golfer on the main tour since Paul Lawrie and Catriona Matthew won their respective Open Championships; …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

4th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

REDEDICATION OF PLUSCARDEN ABBEY CHURCH

Tabled by: Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party - Moray)
That this House congratulates the Benedictine Community of Pluscarden Abbey, near Elgin, on the rededication of its Abbey Church on Thursday 5 November 2015; notes that the Abbey was originally founded in 1230, but was unused from the Reformation until monastic observance was begun again in 1948; further notes the …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

4th November 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015

CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF SCOTLAND AND MALAWI

Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Cooperation Agreement between the Governments of Scotland and Malawi, signed in November 2005; notes that the Agreement outlines key areas in which the two countries work together for mutual benefit, including civic governance, sustainable economic development, health and education; further notes …

36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

3rd November 2015

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

27th October 2015

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BARNARDO'S SCOTLAND IN FIFE

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges the work of Barnardo's Scotland in Fife, which has been providing support to children and families facing multiple adversity in the area for 20 years; welcomes the wide ranging services provided, from early intervention with families experiencing poverty to intensive support to families affected by parental …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

26th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th October 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

22nd October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 27th 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

26th October 2015

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

John McNally signed this EDM as a sponsor 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

21st October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

VOLUNTEERS AT THE HEART OF TRUSTEES WEEK 2015

Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises that Trustees Week will be taking place between 2 and 8 November 2015; notes that this is an opportunity for Parliament to highlight the sterling work that volunteer trustees carry out, with very little fanfare, but which is of great value not only to the charities …

48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

21st October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

FAMILY REUNIFICATION FOR REFUGEES

Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that refugees have a legal right under UK and international law to be reunited with their families; further notes that refugees seeking reunion are often faced with extreme levels of stress and anxiety, which are only worsened by separation and isolation from their loved ones who …

51 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

21st October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

DISABLED CHANGING PLACES TOILETS

Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House notes with concern the plight of disabled people and their carers requiring the use of Disabled Changing Places Toilets, in particular when undergoing long road journeys; is concerned at the current lack of such facilities with only two currently available at UK motorway service stations; recognises the …

39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

LOCHGELLY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends Lochgelly Community Development Forum for voluntarily undertaking a range of projects which seek to benefit the local community in Lochgelly; recognises that this forum is successful thanks to the significant contribution made by an extremely dedicated team of volunteers; congratulates the forum and its volunteers on …

21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

CARDROSS CHURCH PLAYGROUP

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House wishes to congratulates Cardross Church Playgroup on attaining its Green Flag for Eco-Schools; recognises the three years of dedicated hard work by staff, children and parents in meeting the criteria set by Keep Scotland Beautiful in achieving this success; and congratulates the dedicated staff at Cardross Church …

22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd 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

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

KINTYRE FOOD BANK

Tabled by: Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the important contribution being made by the Kintyre Food Bank in alleviating food poverty in the Campbeltown area and congratulates them on the successful launch of their recipe book which not only provides nutritional advice and information for service users and others, but which will also …

30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

CAROLINA HOUSE, DUNDEE

Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House recognises the outstanding work of the Carolina House Trust, Dundee, in its bicentennial year; praises the work of this organisation as one of Scotland's oldest children's charities; further recognises the excellent services it provides to ensure the individual needs of children and young people are met and …

31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

KELTY BOWLING CLUB

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kelty Bowling Club on receiving a grant of £7,500 from Awards for All; understands that Kelty Bowling Club will use this funding to extend its current sporting facility and create a new locker area for up to 80 people, allowing the club to accommodate its members …

20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House lends its sympathy to the family of Hayley McGurk from Fife, who passed away on 20 July 2015 from the condition known as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; notes that around 600 people in the UK are affected by this condition each year; recognises that the reason …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

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; recognises that the University has been ranked top in Scotland in many of the most influential rankings and surveys produced in the higher education sector …

44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

KIRKCALDY HIGH SCHOOL

Tabled by: Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kirkcaldy High School teacher, Helen Higham, on receiving a STEMNET STEM Teacher Award for inspiring her pupils to take an interest in science, engineering, technology and mathematics; understands that the STEMNET awards are held annually to honour the UK's most dedicated and inspirational people who are …

23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1

20th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2015

BATTLE OF ARRAS (1917) - SCOTTISH MEMORIAL MONUMENT

Tabled by: George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House pays tribute to the sacrifice of the 53,000 Scottish soldiers, enlisted in the 9th, 15th and 51st Scottish divisions as well as other Scottish regiments within the Canadian and British divisions, who fought and lost their lives in the Battle of Arras on 9 April 1917; notes …

29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1

20th October 2015

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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

John McNally 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

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th October 2015

PLANNED PROTEST AT THE QUEEN ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GLASGOW

Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House, whilst it recognises the right to protest, notes its concern, and the concern of some patients, regarding planned protests outside the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, concerning the hospital's name; believes that hospitals are a place for patients, patients' families and staff to go about their business …

17 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

19th October 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Tuesday 20th 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

19th October 2015

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INTERNATIONAL STAMMERING AWARENESS DAY AND THE SCOTTISH STAMMERING NETWORK

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House welcomes International Stammering Awareness Day on 22 October 2015, which raises awareness of stammering, a condition that affects one in 100 adults worldwide; recognises the excellent work of the Scottish Stammering Network, which has directly supported hundreds of individuals who have a stammer through its support groups …

40 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1

19th October 2015

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AYRSHIRE COLLEGE KILWINNING CAMPUS

Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House commends the hard work and commitment of staff at Ayrshire College's Kilwinning Campus, particularly in their untiring support for the student population, which exceeds 14,000; recognises the unique service that the College's Kilwinning Campus supplies in the form of its Inclusive Learning Team, which seeks to support …

25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19

14th October 2015

John McNally 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

John McNally 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

18th June 2015

John McNally signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th 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

13th October 2015

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GLASGOW AIRPORT: UK AIRPORT OF THE YEAR

Tabled by: Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Airport on being awarded Airport of the Year at the 2015 National Transport Awards; notes that this awards ceremony was held on 8 October 2015 at the Westminster Park Plaza in London and aims to celebrate successful national and local transport projects; acknowledges that this …

32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1

12th October 2015