26th April 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th April 2017
MOTABILITY 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Motability for reaching its 40th anniversary and for providing over four and a half million scheme vehicles; recognises the importance of Motability in helping disabled people, their families and friends have increased mobility and independence; and commends all those involved in the creation and continued support …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2017
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
Philip Boswell 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
20th April 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 20th April 2017
JASMINE FREEMAN AND FAMILY FUND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House welcomes the commitment contained within the Scottish Government's publication, A Fairer Scotland for Disabled People - Our Delivery Plan to 2021 for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, to continue to invest in Family Fund, an organisation which provides funds to low …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th April 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
TAX CREDITS (S. I., 2017, No. 387)
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Child Tax Credit (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 387), dated 14 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th April 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 19th April 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY (S. I., 2017, No. 376)
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be revoked.
33 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
18th April 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 18th April 2017
DUNDEE TO HOST INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the fact that the 7th World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships for All Ages will be held at Dundee Ice Arena from 12 to 17 June 2018, bringing more than 4,000 top athletes, supporters, coaches and officials from across the world; congratulates Dundee-based Kanzen …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
VOICEBOX JOKE COMPETITION
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the importance of communication skills and confidence-building in improving the life chances, self esteem and opportunities for young people; understands the value of joke-telling in enhancing these attributes; applauds the work of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and the Communication Trust in harnessing …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th March 2017
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Social Security (Restrictions on Amounts for Children and Qualifying Young Persons) Amendment Regulations 2017 (S.I., 2017, No. 376), dated 13 March 2017, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 March, be annulled.
43 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 5
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th March 2017
WORLD SCOTCH PIE CHAMPION 2017
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Brownings the Bakers of Kilmarnock on becoming the World Scotch Pie Champion of 2017; notes that Brownings the Bakers started in 1945 as a local family business in Kilmarnock and has grown into a well-known brand recognised for quality and their excellent Kilmarnock Pie; further notes …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th March 2017
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recalls former Prime Minister David Cameron's condemnation in 2010 of politicians who are out to serve themselves and not the country by lobbying; notes the abject failure of the Government's watchdog, the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments, to reduce the abuses of the potentially corrupting revolving door …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
15th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
CONDUCT OF THE RT HON. MEMBER FOR TATTON
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House believes that the reputation of the House may be placed in jeopardy by the right hon. Member for Tatton's acceptance of a job with BlackRock, which pays him £13,500 a day in addition to his full-time salary as an hon. Member.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
15th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th March 2017
AIR POLLUTION AND RED DIESEL
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes the Chancellor of the Exchequer's review of red diesel usage announced in the Spring Budget 2017 statement; expresses concern at the amount of air pollution caused by diesel-powered transport refrigeration units; notes that those units can emit up to six times as much nitrogen oxide and …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2017
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DWP ESTATES OFFICE CLOSURES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned at the impact of plans recently announced by the Department for Work and Pensions for widespread office closures; believes that the closure of one in 10 jobcentres will create difficulties for many isolated and vulnerable people in accessing services; notes with concern the uncertainties …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
14th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ISABELLE KERR, WOMAN OF INSPIRATION
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly congratulates Isabelle Kerr, Manager of Glasgow Rape Crisis Centre, on being named Woman of Inspiration in the 2017 honours list by the Association of Scottish Businesswomen; notes the award has been granted in recognition of Isabelle's contribution to business and the wider community; applauds, in particular, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
14th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
UNDERPAYMENT IN BHS PENSIONS DEAL
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes that Sir Philip Green has, at long last, agreed to make a financial contribution to make up part of the shortfall in the BHS pension scheme; further notes that by agreeing to pay £363 million, Green is not making up the full deficit and the pensions …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE ACT
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House welcomes the 14th anniversary of the Government's official recognition of British Sign Language on 18 March 2017; celebrates the culture and heritage of sign language; and calls on the Government to enact a British Sign Language Act in England to give British Sign Language full legal status …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 32
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March 2017; reaffirms this House's commitment to eliminate racial discrimination in all its forms from our society; and calls on the Government to officially mark the observance annually on 21 March each year.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 17
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
MAVISBANK SCHOOL, AIRDRIE
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises that Mavisbank School in Airdrie supports 25 people aged five to 18 who have complex additional support and significant medical needs; is concerned that North Lanarkshire Council has decided to remove and replace five experienced members of staff, two instructors and three early learning practitioners from …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
9th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
TRIGGERING ARTICLE 50
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes that the Prime Minister is preparing to trigger Article 50 before anyone knows, even in rough terms, the outcome of the negotiations on EU withdrawal; and further notes that Dominic Cummings, director of the Vote Leave campaign wrote in January 2016, that no one in their …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th March 2017
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ENDOMETRIOSIS AWARENESS WEEK 2017
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes that 3 March until 12 March 2017 is Endometriosis Awareness Week 2017, aiming to draw attention to the effect of that disease on the lives of 10 per cent of women of reproductive age who are living with it; further notes that the average 7.5 years …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
9th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
PENTLAND FERRIES LTD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Pentland Ferries Ltd on the confirmation of its recent order for a purpose-built 85 metre catamaran ROPAX ferry to service its route from mainland Scotland to the Orkney Islands; notes that Pentland Ferries Ltd employees have constructed two breakwaters from recycled floating dry-docks, a link-span terminal, …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
8th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
DIGITAL CLASSROOM FOR CHILD REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the creation of a digital classroom for child refugees in the Dunkirk camp in northern France; understands that the classroom has been set up and developed by the digital marketing agency, Equator; further understands that the classroom includes a wireless projector and 20 tablets offering a …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
EFFECT OF TAX ON SCOTCH WHISKY INDUSTRY
Tabled by:
Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has increased excise duty on Scotch Whisky by 3.9 per cent in the Spring Budget; understands that the tax burden on the average priced bottle of Scotch Whisky is now 79 per cent; recognises that this level of taxation undermines …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
ROYAL CONSERVATOIRE OF SCOTLAND - TOP THREE IN THE WORLD
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the QS World Rankings of Universities; understands that the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS), based in Glasgow Central constituency, is ranked among the top three performing arts institutions in the world; further understands that the RCS has trained some of the most famous …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
IRAQI NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its concern that the Iraqi national reconciliation and redevelopment plans at present contain no clause clarifying the fate of religious minority regions, including Ninevah Plains, and no intention to seek or include all religious and ethnic minority communities' input; and therefore urges the Iraqi Government to …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 7
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
VOICE OF THE FUTURE 2017
Tabled by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Biology on organising Voice of the Future 2017 on 15 March 2017 at the House of Commons and on its continuing commitment under its Royal Charter to serve the public benefit by seeking to assist right hon. and hon. Members with a …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
7th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
FAIRTRADE IN CUPAR
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House marks the 10th anniversary of Cupar, Fife, as a Fairtrade Town; notes that Cupar Fairtrade Group has worked to promote and raise awareness of the Fairtrade campaign by encouraging the sale of products which support Fairtrade, organising activities each year to involve people of all ages for …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
CARER'S TRUST'S FOCUS ON HEALTH FOCUS ON CARERS (OLDER CARERS) PROJECT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates the Carer's Trust on securing a grant of £46,801 from the People's Health Trust for its Focus on Health Focus on Carers (Older Carers) project; notes that the funding will enable North and South Ayrshire Carers Centres to improve the emotional and physical health of older …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes that today worldwide there are approximately 65.3 million people who have been forcibly displaced, including 4.9 million Syrians fleeing war, reminds the Government that enshrined in the UN Convention is the duty to protect and assist refugees especially when they have to flee their homes in …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
7th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
SCOTLAND AS A FAIR TRADE NATION
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes Scotland being assessed again as a Fair Trade Nation; recognises the hard work and commitment of Fair Trade campaigners across Scotland in achieving that success; congratulates the Scottish Fair Trade Forum on leading and coordinating the campaign to maintain and develop Scotland's commitment as a Fair …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
TRIDENT TESTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the statement by the Secretary of State for Defence in a response to an Urgent Question on 23 January 2017 that, We do not comment on the detail of submarine operations, and his additional comment, Let me just be very, very clear: neither I, nor the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th March 2017
LAND, ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that it has been one year since the murder of Goldman Environmental Prize-winner Berta Cáceres; further notes the ongoing persecution and killing of environmental, land and human rights defenders across the world; takes note of the 2016 Global Witness report, On Dangerous Ground, which found that …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th March 2017
FUTURE OF THE RMS QUEEN MARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes with grave concern a recent report on the present condition of the RMS Queen Mary, permanently moored as a tourist attraction in California, that outlines a catalogue of faults which, unless addressed, could lead to the vessel being mothballed within a decade; believes that the historic …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th March 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 7th March 2017
10 YEARS OF LENTFEST IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GLASGOW
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes that 2017 marks the 10th annual Lentfest festival, organised by the Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts Programme (AGAP); further notes that Lentfest events aim to encourage reflection on faith ideas through the creative and performing arts during the Lenten season of renewal and reparation; congratulates the festival …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th March 2017
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
13th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 27th 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
24th February 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 24th February 2017
PAYMENT OF UNIVERSAL CREDIT TO DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Scottish Government's response to the Consultation on Social Security in Scotland; understands that the Scottish Government will use the social security powers devolved in the Scotland Act 2016 to allow universal credit payments to be made to individuals, rather than households; believes …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 4
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th February 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 22nd February 2017
WORLD INDOOR BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House congratulates Irvine born and Troon resident Paul Foster MBE on winning his fifth World Indoor Bowls championship; appreciates the thrilling climax that he and his opponent, Greg Harlow, provided to end the tournament in a high-quality final that was an excellent advertisement for the sport; acknowledges that …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2017
Philip Boswell 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
25th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd 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
23rd January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2017
ACCESS TO EU RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining the UK's world-leading research base; notes that this is vital to the UK's international reputation and to its future health, environment and economy; emphasises that science is international and depends on the freedom of all researchers to seek collaboration and training around …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 19
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
1st December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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
30th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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
15th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2017
WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House expresses its concern about the August 2016 arrest of Ghada Jamsheer, a prominent Bahraini women's rights and pro-democracy activist, on charges related to her exercising freedom of expression and making criticisms online of the government of Bahrain; recognises the ongoing judical harassment Ghada Jamsheer has faced as …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 10
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th January 2017
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
17th January 2017
Philip Boswell 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
10th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
ORGAN DONATION PRESUMED CONSENT
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the Welsh Government on the introduction of presumed consent for organ donation in Wales; notes that 39 lives have been saved in the past year; is concerned that the UK has one of the lowest rates of organ donation consent in Europe; notes the UK target …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House commends the role of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue team, and its team leader Willie Anderson, for its hard work on the Cairngorms mountain range; notes particularly the selfless actions of volunteers who recently helped, in white-out conditions, to rescue Robert and Cathy Elmer who were trapped on …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
10th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th 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
10th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 12th January 2017
ANDY WILSON AND CLEAN UP SCOTLAND'S HERO OF THE MONTH
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Andy Wilson from Cambuslang for receiving a Clean Up Scotland Hero of the Month award; notes that this is a prestigious accolade which is organised by the environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful; recognises the charity's Clean Up Scotland campaign has thus far supported over 580,000 participants …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 6
Independent: 1
16th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
AYRSHIRE COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Council on Alcohol on gaining an award of £9,952 from Awards for All Scotland; acknowledges the value of providing a library and a quiet area for reflection for the people who use its service; recognises the importance of free, confidential services for people who are …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
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
8th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
VIOLENCE AT WORK
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House notes with concern the publication of UNISON's annual Violence at Work Survey 2016, which shows that over 40,000 violent assaults against public service workers in Scotland were recorded over the last year; further notes that for employees of Scottish local authorities alone, the number of violent assaults …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
1st December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 12th January 2017
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
11th January 2017
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th January 2017
STREET LEAGUE - YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY AWARD
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That the House congratulates Street League on winning the Youth Employability Award at 2016's SURF Awards; understands that Street League, which is the UK's leading programme that uses the power of sport to tackle youth unemployment, exists to end youth unemployment in the UK through their sport and employability programme …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th December 2016
FIFA RECOGNITION OF FOOTBALL TEAMS IN THE OCCUPIED PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with considerable concern that six football teams based in illegal Israeli settlements are playing in the Israeli football league, in the 3rd, 4th and 5th tiers, organised by the Israel Football Association (IFA), a member of FIFA; further notes that UN resolutions and international law are …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
12th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB GAME-CHANGER
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on opening its doors on Christmas Day for those less fortunate; notes that the club has signalled its intent to provide a welcome home for those among the 4,000 homeless people in Edinburgh and the 40,000 elderly people in Scotland who will face …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 13th 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
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN YEMEN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House expresses its concern that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening; notes the Oxfam report which states that Yemen is a few months away from running out of food, which builds on the UN report stating that around half the population are food insecure; is alarmed that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
GAIRLOCH HERITAGE MUSEUM
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Gairloch Heritage Museum in receiving a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £725,600 for its project to refurbish an existing Cold War Anti-Aircraft Operations Room that sits on a three-quarters of an acre site close to the current museum location which has latterly been used as a …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
VISITOR VISAS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the efforts of the Church of Scotland Glasgow Presbytery to engage in international twinning arrangements with groups including the Diocese of Hyderabad to promote and develop international and interfaith dialogue, constructive communications and mutual understanding; agrees that this kind of engagement benefits faith communities, and also …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
CONNAUGHT FUND
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the findings of the Complaints Commissioner following complaints lodged by George Patellis and Adam Nettleship regarding the loss of over £100 million by investors in the Connaught Income Series 1 Fund; notes that Mr Patellis was Chief Executive of Tiuta PLC, a firm at the heart …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Conservative: 5
Independent: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Labour: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
GIFT CARDS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned to learn that an estimated £300 million has been lost to customers due to gift cards expiring, according to the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association; applauds the Sunday Post for highlighting this issue; calls on all companies who sell gift cards to remove arbitrary …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 4
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th December 2016
EAST KILBRIDE, STRATHAVEN AND LESMAHAGOW SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates Cake Stuff, Lesmahagow and NDPD Couriers, East Kilbride as winners of the East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow constituency small business awards 2016; recognises the importance of small businesses to local jobs and the local economy; and commends the endeavours of small businesses across the constituency in …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th December 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th December 2016
NEW COLLEGE, LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates New College Lanarkshire on winning 12 awards at the national skills competition, WorldSkills UK 2016, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals, and two highly commended awards across eight different skills resulting in the college winning the 'Best in UK' accolade for the third …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th November 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
23rd November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
WOMEN AGAINST VIOLENT ENVIRONMENTS AND THE DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House commends the organisation Women Against Violent Environments and the Domestic Abuse Project for the excellent work they do in supporting women and children dealing with and fleeing domestic violence; notes that these services, based in Castlemilk, have provided drop-in services, training, arts and crafts work and counselling …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
BURGH OF CLYDEBANK 130 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BY WORK AND BY KNOWLEDGE
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the 130 year anniversary of the Burgh of Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire; further recognises the debt owed to those who made the burgh their home and helped to create a powerhouse of 20th century engineering through the construction of the great liners of the Cunard Line, such …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
23rd November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd November 2016
TELECOM INDUSTRY BUSINESS RATES
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House believes that the proposed increase of 324 per cent on business rates on network assets in the communications industry is detrimental to the UK's position as a leading digital nation and will result in higher prices to internet users at home and in business; further believes that …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
SCOTTISH RUGBY LEAGUE
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates coach Steve McCormack, captain Danny Brough and the rest of the Scotland rugby league team on a thrilling 18-all draw against New Zealand, the world's number one ranked side, in their final group game of the Four Nations; notes that this is the first time that …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
15th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
ANTI-BULLYING WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House notes Anti-Bullying Week which takes place from 14 to 18 November 2016; acknowledges that this week is used to shine a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year; expresses deep concern that the NSPCC states that …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
14th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
DIAGEO PENSIONS DISPUTE
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that Diageo closed its final salary pension scheme to new employees in 2005, replacing this with the Lifestyle Plan Pension Scheme; further notes Diageo's announcement that this replacement scheme will now be closed to new starters, without consultation, the final salary scheme closed completely, and that …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
14th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
REFUWEEGEE WINTER CLOTHES APPEAL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House commends the Refuweegee Winter Clothes Appeal; notes that Refuweegee is a community led project set up to ensure that all refugees arriving in Glasgow are welcomed to the city in true Glaswegian style; supports the project's objectives to ensure that it provides everyone who wishes to make …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCOTS INDEPENDENT
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates the Scots Independent (SI) on the 90th anniversary of its first launch by the Scottish National League (SNL) in 1926; recognises that initially it was organised as the newsletter of the SNL, later to become the National Party of Scotland, which in turn merged with the …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
WORLD NUMBER ONE MEN'S SINGLES TENNIS PLAYER ANDY MURRAY
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House congratulates and celebrates Andy Murray becoming the world's number one ranked men's singles tennis player; notes the success he has achieved this year in winning both the Wimbledon Championships and the Olympic Gold Medal, both for the second time; considers Andy a superb ambassador for his sport …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
GLENCORSE BARRACKS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern the announced closure of eight out of 22 military sites in Scotland, including the army barracks at Glencorse, Midlothian; further notes that there was no consultation over this closure which will have serious consequences for the local economy; considers that this must be a …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
POSITIVE ABOUT YOUTH AWARDS 2016
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates the winners and all of those who were nominated at the 2016 Positive About Youth Awards organised by Renfrewshire Youth Voice; recognises that this award ceremony celebrates the excellent work and achievements of young people in Renfrewshire; notes that this was the sixth annual awards ceremony …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN TURKEY
Tabled by:
Joan Ryan (The Independent Group for Change - Enfield North)
That this House is gravely concerned by the arrest and imprisonment of Members of Parliament from the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), including the HDP Co-Chairs Selahattin Demirtas and Figen Yüksekdag, in Turkey on 4 November 2016; agrees with the statement from the High Representative of the EU for Foreign …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
IRISH VICTORY OVER THE ALL BLACKS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates the Irish rugby team on its magnificent victory over the All Blacks for the first time in its 111 year history; further congratulates Head Coach, Joe Schmid; and dedicates the victory to Anthony Foley, and to his family, who recently passed away.
26 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 8
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
31st October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
PRODUCTION IN ST ANDREWS OF THE SILENT UNSEEN
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Marshall's Office of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Province of Poland, along with the General Elzbieta Zawacka Foundation and the Fife Migrants Forum on their production of the play, The Silent Unseen, in St. Andrews' Byre Theatre on 8 October 2016; notes that the original The Silent Unseen, …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
31st October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
JIMMY PERRY AND DAD'S ARMY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses sorrow at the passing of Jimmy Perry, the creator, writer and inspiration for the popular television show Dad's Army; recognises all the joy and laughter that his skill provided homes across the UK as one of the finest quintessential British televison shows; and passes on sincere …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 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
25th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th November 2016
VOTING SYSTEM FOR GENERAL ELECTIONS
Tabled by:
Chuka Umunna (Liberal Democrat - Streatham)
That this House welcomes the various collaborative campaigns to make votes matter by introducing a fair voting system; notes that petitions started since the 2015 general election calling for a fair voting system have gained over 500,000 signatures, and that recent polling suggests a significant majority of the public support …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 16
Liberal Democrat: 8
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
19th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th 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
16th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
ARGYLL TALKING NEWSPAPERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Argyll Talking Newspapers, the Ardrishaig-based charity which in 2016 is celebrating its 30th anniversary of reading and recording local news for blind and visually impaired people in Argyll and Bute and across the highlands and islands of Scotland; notes that since 1986 tens of thousands of …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
16th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. ANDREW'S PARISH, ROTHESAY, ISLE OF BUTE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Fr Michael Hutson and all the parishioners, past and present, of St Andrew's Church, Rothesay on the Isle of Bute on the occasion of the parish's sesquicentennial celebration, 150 years of the island's Roman Catholic community being officially recognised as a parish on Bute; acknowledges that …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th November 2016
EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House raises serious concern that the Government is considering abandoning its obligation to host the 2023 European Capital of Culture, to be launched in December 2016, because the event will take place four years after the planned date for the UK leaving the EU; notes that Dundee has …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
8th November 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 14th November 2016
EAST KILBRIDE FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates East Kilbride Football Club on its historic 27th successive win; notes that this surpasses Ajax's world record of 26 successive wins; wishes it all the best in its upcoming games; further congratulates the efforts of the manager Martin Lauchlan and all the players who have achieved …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Dec 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
2nd November 2016
Philip Boswell 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
13th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND THE GIG ECONOMY
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the abuses of self-employment that have been documented in the report, Wild West Workplace; regrets that 10,500 self employed people delivering parcels for Hermes are vulnerable to low pay, bullying and insecure work, and that they do not enjoy the flexibility that is commonly associated with …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Crossbench: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
DISABILITY BENEFITS ASSESSMENTS CARRIED OUT BY CAPITA
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with great concern repeated incidences of assessments for disability benefits being carried out by Capita which are inaccurate and unfit for purpose; further notes reports of cases in which seriously ill or disabled people have had benefits, to which they are entitled to cover the costs …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Independent: 4
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENTS RECORDING EQUIPMENT
Tabled by:
Jonathan Edwards (Independent - Carmarthen East and Dinefwr)
That this House notes that personal independence payment claimants are some of the most vulnerable people in society; further notes that claimants are currently only able to receive an audio recording of their assessment if they themselves provide specialist recording equipment at a prohibitive cost; believes that allowing claimants to …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd November 2016
15TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS SOCIETY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the work of the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), celebrating its 15th anniversary on 17 October 2016 in supporting the 690,000 people in the UK living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and 12,000 children living with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA); notes that arthritis is an umbrella term …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
26th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 2016
2016 MÒD NAN EILEAN SIAR
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the Royal National Mòd and organisers, An Comunn Gaidhealachd, on the success of the 2016 Mòd Nan Eilean Siar; recognises that the Mòd is the world's largest annual celebration of Gàidhlig music, culture and art with thousands of competitors attending from all over the world; notes …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Labour: 1
25th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th October 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
24th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th October 2016
LAURA CAMPBELL AND LAURA'S APPEAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 16 year old Laura Campbell from Oban who through her campaign, Laura's Appeal, successfully persuaded 212 local people, including 101 of her fellow pupils at Oban High School, to register as potential bone marrow donors; applauds the remarkable support given to Laura and her family by …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM 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
Philip Boswell 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
13th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 10th October 2016
CHRONIC PAIN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes that chronic pain is identified as a condition in its own right, and that the measured prevalence of chronic pain varies according to precisely how it is defined and identified; further notes that the cited figure is 20 per cent, or 1 in 5, of the …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 5
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
13th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 13th September 2016
MISSING TYPE CAMPAIGN 2016
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House congratulates the Missing Type campaign, which began on 15 August 2016, for raising awareness of the very urgent need to increase the number of blood donors; understands that the first Missing Type campaign took place in 2015 and succeeded in its aim of visually and publically displaying …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th September 2016
TONGUE AND FARR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Tongue and Farr Sports Association on its recent grant of £3,189 from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland; recognises that this community facility serves the Sutherland and Caithness areas with an aim of promoting healthy living and exercise to the benefit of local communities through …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
8th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK 2016
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the importance of Suicide Prevention Week 2016, beginning on 5 September 2016, and of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2016, in raising awareness and understanding of an issue which deeply affects so many people; offers condolences to all those who have lost a friend …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
MISS ABBY KANE AND THE RIO 2016 PARALYMPICS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House wishes great success for Miss Abby Kane of Largs in the Rio 2016 Paralympics; congratulates Abby on her accomplishments thus far in the sport of swimming and on becoming the UK's youngest Paralympian of Team GB 2016; commends Abby on all her hard work, resilience and professionalism …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
7th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
BONE MARROW DONATION
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that three year old Ava Stark, of Lochgelly in Fife, has been diagnosed with inherited bone marrow failure, an extremely rare blood condition which requires her to receive regular blood and platelet transfusions; understands that Ava's condition necessitates a stem cell transplant in order to guarantee …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 4
Labour: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
CONGRATULATING LOCHGELLY GALA VOLUNTEERS
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House commends the many years of hard work by Eileen McKenna, Helen Ross and Christine McGrath in their respective roles as Lochgelly Community Development Forum's chairperson, treasurer and secretary; recognises the contribution they have made throughout the Lochgelly community and most recently through the organisation of the Lochgelly …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JARROW MARCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Hepburn (Independent - Jarrow)
That this House commemorates with pride the 80th anniversary of the inspirational Jarrow Crusade; salutes the 200 jobless men who set off for London on 5 October 1936 to highlight the grim reality of life without work; commends the proud marchers who wanted Parliament to understand they were orderly, responsible …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 23
Scottish National Party: 17
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
SECURITY AT SELLAFIELD
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House is deeply concerned by the hazards at Sellafield exposed by the BBC's Panorama documentary, Sellafield's Nuclear Safety Failings; notes that these failings include the storage of radioactive waste in degrading plastic bottles and 97 incidents of staff shortages; further notes with concern the potentially catastrophic damage that …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND REPORT
Tabled by:
Ian Murray (Labour - Edinburgh South)
That this House welcomes the Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) report, Paying More to be Poor, which examines the causes and impacts of the poverty premium on low income consumers in Scotland; applauds CAS for its work drawing attention to this issue and highlighting the ways in which low income consumers …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
REVIEW OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes with concern the growing casualisation of the labour market, and in particular the unwarranted blanket use of zero-hours contracts by highly profitable companies, such as Sports Direct, as well the bogus self-employment model adopted by companies, such as Deliveroo, Hermes and Uber, that undermine legal obligations …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 11
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
THE STORR LOCHS MONSTER
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House celebrates the first public unveiling of a 170-million year old Jurassic predator fossil that was discovered on a beach near SSE's Storr Lochs Power Station on the Isle of Skye; notes that it is the most complete skeleton of a sea-living reptile from the age of dinosaurs …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
5th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House notes the science-based campaign For Life On Earth which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 27
Scottish National Party: 15
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Independent: 3
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th September 2016
DAVID CALVERT - NATIONAL SHOOTING SUCCESS
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House congratulates David Calvert on his success at the National Shooting Competition at Bisley, winning the Queen's Prize for shooting for the third time in 15 years; and commends him on his contribution to shooting sports and for being an inspiration to all those involved and wishing to …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
5th September 2016
37 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
5th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 12th 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
8th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 8th September 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
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 6th September 2016
CANADIAN DECLARATION ON RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and congratulates the Federal Government of Canada on adopting in full the UN Declaration on Rights of lndigenous People; recognises the profound issues faced by the First Nations of Canada since European settlement; further recognises the worrying trends of high levels of attempted suicides highlighted by …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 5
Labour: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th September 2016
ACCESS TO PAYPAL IN THE PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House notes with concern and surprise that the worldwide online payment system, PayPal, is not available to use for Palestinians living in the West Bank and Gaza, despite it being available to users in Israel and Israeli settlers living in the occupied West Bank; recognises that the situation …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 17
Independent: 4
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th September 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 5th September 2016
HEALTH CONSEQUENCES IN THE USE OF DEPLETED URANIUM
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises that exposure to residual particles from weaponry containing the radioactive metal depleted uranium (DU), used in the invasions of both Iraq and Afghanistan, continues to produce serious and long-term health problems, not only for Iraqi and Afghani citizens living close to conflict zones, but also for …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th July 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
18th July 2016
Philip Boswell 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
18th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 5th September 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
20th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 20th July 2016
TELEGRAPH/ALDI SCHOOL CHAMPION AWARD WINNER, CORMACK O'HARA
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates 15 year old Cormack O'Hara of Newton Mearns on his outstanding achievement in winning a Telegraph/Aldi School Champion Award; notes that Cormack, who attends Williamwood High School, is autistic, and has epilepsy and severe anxiety, which made transitioning to high school two years ago very challenging; …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
20th July 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
REPORT ON THE VOLKSWAGEN EMISSIONS SCANDAL
Tabled by:
Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South)
That this House notes the Third Report of the Transport Committee, on Volkswagen emissions scandal and vehicle type approvals, HC69, which criticises Volkswagen for its deception in the recent emissions scandal; recognises that the company acted with a cynical disregard for emissions limits which exist to protect human health; criticises …
57 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 47
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
19th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
KANZEN KARATE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Kanzen Karate Scotland on their recent outstanding success at the World Union of Karate Federations World Karate Championships 2016, which were held in Dublin between 15 and 19 June 2016 and attracted over 2,000 international karate athletes; notes that the Kanzen 13 to 14 year-old Girls …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th July 2016
DRESS CODES FOR WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House recognises the right of employers to determine a dress code for public-facing staff but does not accept that they have a right to insist on the compulsory wearing by female employees of high heels which cause short-term discomfort but long-term conditions such as hallux valgus, bunions and …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th 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
12th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 13th July 2016
RETURN OF THE PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House is aware that it took decisions 200 years ago this year which are now over time for review; notes that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 6 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
12th July 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
STEWARTON ACADEMY AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARDS
Tabled by:
Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Stewarton Academy for receiving an Awards for All Scotland grant of £7,470 from the Big Lottery Fund; understands that through this grant S3-S4 pupils will be able to participate in the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Awards; wishes the pupils of Stewarton Academy …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
27th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
XENOPHOBIA AND POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House recognises the hugely positive contribution made by nationals of other countries, including other EU countries, to the UK's economy, society, communities and families; condemns the xenophobia, racism and hostility that many are encountering; believes that political discourse and rhetoric both during, and for many years prior to, …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
CHILD MAINTENANCE SERVICE COLLECTION FEE
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House calls on the Government to remove the 4 per cent Child Maintenance Service collection fee for domestic abuse victims; notes that for domestic abuse victim-survivors, the alternative family-based arrangement is in most cases impossible to arrange; believes that using the Child Maintenance Service may be the only …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
BASIC INCOME
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes the growing crisis of low pay and precarity in a labour market increasingly characterised by casualised forms of employment, such as zero-hours contracts that offer little in the way of pay, predictable hours or long-term security; further notes the evident inability of our bureaucratic and costly …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Feb 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2016
38 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 2016
NIGHT TIME INDUSTRIES
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House celebrates the economic, social and cultural importance of the UK's night time industries, which include bars, pubs, nightclubs and restaurants enjoyed by millions each week; recognises that night time industries contribute £66 billion to the UK economy each year, account for six per cent of GDP and …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th July 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
5th July 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 4th July 2016
RETIREMENT OF COUNCILLOR WILLIE CLARKE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises, in the spirit of Jo Cox's appreciation for collaborative politics, the outstanding contribution by Councillor Willie Clarke to his local community in Fife; understands that, following a career as a miner at the Seafield Pit in Kirkcaldy, Mr Clarke was elected as a councillor for the …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 1
27th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th June 2016
EAST KILBRIDE REFEREE AND EURO 2016
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House congratulates referee Bobby Madden from East Kilbride in being selected as part of the Scottish Football Association (SFA) officiating team at the UEFA Euro 2016 Football Championships in France; notes that he is part of a strong Scottish presence at the tournament; welcomes the UEFA recognition of …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th June 2016
ATHLETIC MEDAL AWARDS AND DOPING
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the tremendous efforts and achievements of all British athletes that have represented the UK in international competitions in their various disciplines; congratulates those who have won medals and also those who came close in these competitions; commends them on their excellent sportsmanlike conduct and value for …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
29th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
29th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 29th June 2016
PERFORMANCE OF NHS LANARKSHIRE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the success of NHS Lanarkshire for exceeding the national improvement aim to reduce hospital standardized mortality rates (HSMR) by 20 per cent; notes that the HSMR provides a starting point to assess the factors that can influence mortality and identify areas of improvement; acknowledges that HSMR …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
15th June 2016
33 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CENTENARY YEAR OF CHRISTIE PARK VETERANS BOWLING CLUB
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes that 2016 marks the centenary year of the founding of the Christie Park Veterans Bowling Club in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire; understands that the main aim of the club is to provide a good environment for veterans of life who wish to participate in bowling and to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House marks Volunteers Week 2016, by recognising the invaluable service to grieving Scots of Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland (CBCS), which is only able to fully function thanks to its loyal and highly-trained 350 volunteers; notes that their commitment means that more than 4,000 people in Scotland every year …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
15th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th June 2016
TEAM UK AT EUROSKILLS, GOTHENBURG 2016
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates 19-year-old Isla McLarty of Old Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire on being selected to represent the UK at EuroSkills Gothenburg 2016 in the beauty therapy competition; notes that Isla was selected to represent Team UK after excelling in the WorldSkills UK National Finals with the standards required being …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
15th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 15th June 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STIRLING ALBION FOOTBALL CLUB'S FAR EAST TOUR
Tabled by:
Steven Paterson (Scottish National Party - Stirling)
That this House recognises that June 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Stirling Albion Football Club's Far East tour; notes that en route to the Far East, Stirling Albion played AEK Athens, losing 2-0, and an Iranian select team, winning 1-0, before travelling to Japan to play both a Japanese …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
14th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
14th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th June 2016
PITTENCRIEFF PRIMARY SCHOOL - P6 CLASS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates P6 pupils from Pittencrieff Primary School, Dunfermline, on their enthusiastic investigation into how democracy works and how it can affect their lives; and recognises all the hard work they have out into the project and thanks them for the insightful and challenging questions they put to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
6th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
TRIDENT REPLACEMENT
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the Queen's Speech contained a reference to plans to secure the long-term future of the Trident nuclear weapons system; further notes that figures show that the estimated lifetime cost of Trident replacement is at least £205 billion; is concerned that the funds spent on nuclear …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
GLOBAL ABOLITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that the UN Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) on Nuclear Disarmament met in Geneva in May 2016, where a proposed treaty to ban all nuclear weapons was discussed and attracted widespread support; is dismayed that the Government has refused to participate in the OEWG; is concerned that …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Jul 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 5
Independent: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
6th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
PENSIONERS AND POVERTY
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern at the findings of the recent report by Independent Age, entitled The overlooked over-75s, that an estimated 20 per cent of older pensioners are living in poverty; and urges the Government to take immediate remedial action to reduce this figure so that those who have …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
6th June 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1866 VOTES FOR WOMEN PETITION
Tabled by:
Helen Goodman (Labour - Bishop Auckland)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first mass petition for women's suffrage on 7 June 1866 which marked the start of the organised campaign for votes for women; salutes the many women who organised it and gathered signatures including Barbara Bodichon, Emily Davies, Elizabeth Garrett and Helen …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 27
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
25th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 2016
YULIN DOG MEAT FESTIVAL 2016
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House condemns the plans to go ahead with the Yulin Dog Meat Festival 2016 in Yulin, China; expresses deep concern at the barbaric, cruel and inhumane manner in which dogs have been slaughtered in the past; is appalled at the theft of domestic pets and rounding up of …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th 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
18th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 8th June 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
7th June 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th June 2016
RICKY BURNS AND BOXING TITLES
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House recognises and congratulates Coatbridge-born triple champion boxer Ricky Burns; and notes that, having previously held the WBO Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles, he recently won the WBA Super-Lightweight title, becoming only the third British boxer to have won three titles in three weight divisions and the first from …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
25th May 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
ORGANISED DOG FIGHTING
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House regrets, despite it being illegal for 200 years, that organised dog fighting is still a daily occurrence in the UK; abhors this horrendous abuse as among the worst that can be inflicted on an animal; believes that penalties should be increased to ensure that the punishment reflects …
149 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 67
Scottish National Party: 40
Conservative: 14
Independent: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Liberal Democrat: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
23rd May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB AND THE SCOTTISH CUP
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on winning the Scottish Cup, the oldest cup competition in world football; notes that Hibernian has at long last achieved Scottish Cup success having not won the cup since 1902; further notes that the club has competed in and lost 10 Scottish Cup …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th May 2016
MILK DONATION DAY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes that Thursday 19 May is Milk Donation Day; appreciates that human breast milk donation has significant benefits, particularly for pre-term and vulnerable infants; understands that Scotland's nationwide donor breast milk bank service is recognised as a beacon of good practice in human milk banking; regrets that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 24th 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
23rd May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd May 2016
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB'S SCOTTISH CUP WIN
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House congratulates the players, coaches, staff and supporters of Hibernian Football Club in winning the Scottish Cup; celebrates the joy that such a win generated in Leith and further afield, especially given the 114 year wait that Hibernian fans have had since the club last lifted the trophy; …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
YPI AWARD TO CHRIS'S HOUSE AND KILSYTH ACADEMY
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates pupils Lucy Laggan, Katie McDowall, Aimee Paterson and Robyn Shaw of Kilsyth Academy for winning the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative prize of £3,000 for their chosen charity Chris's House, which provides 24-hour help, response and intervention surrounding suicide.
19 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Jun 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
19th May 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th May 2016
MUIRFIELD GOLF CLUB DECISION TO EXCLUDE WOMEN MEMBERS
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House condemns the decision by the all-male Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield Golf Club, to vote to continue to exclude women from full membership; notes that while a majority of members did support a change to the club’s rules, regrettably a small minority were able to block …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Sep 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 8
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
18th May 2016
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 18th 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
11th May 2016
Philip Boswell 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
5th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 9th 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 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
27th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
CHILD REFUGEES IN THAILAND
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned about the government of Thailand's recent policy of arbitrary arrests of asylum seekers, including Pakistani Christians, who are waiting for an interview with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to be sent to third countries, penalising them under criminal law and incarcerating such asylum …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
27th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
ROSS HARRIS AND SCOTLAND'S SOUS CHEF OF THE YEAR 2016 AWARD
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates 21 year-old Ross Harris of the Taynuilt Hotel and Restaurant on winning the prestigious title Sous Chef of the Year in the 2016 Scottish Hotel Awards; commends Taynuilt-born Ross and all those working in the hospitality industry in Argyll and Bute who are striving to make …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST AND SIR BERNARD INGHAM
Tabled by:
Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead)
That this House, in light of the very welcome outcome of the inquest into the deaths of 96 Liverpool supporters at Hillsborough, calls on Sir Bernard Ingham immediately to accept that the letter he sent to the families of victims on 8 July 1996 was crass, misinformed, insensitive, rude and …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 6
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
MOHAMEDOU OULD SLAHI
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House notes that Mohamedou Ould Slahi has been detained in Guantanamo Bay since 2002 without being charged; condemns the torture he has received through Slahi's designation as one of two Special Projects personally approved by then Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, which included beatings, extreme isolation, sleep deprivation; sexual …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
AUTISM AWARENESS
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is aware that a recent report by the National Autistic Society entitled Too Much Information, why the public needs to understand autism better, found that half of autistic people and families sometimes don't go out because they are worried about how people will react to their condition; …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
USE OF EXCESSIVE FORCE AGAINST PEACEFUL DEMONSTRATORS IN THE GAMBIA
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House condemns the use of excessive force by the Gambian security forces on citizens demonstrating peacefully in the city of Banjul on 14 April 2016, leading to the deaths of three political activists from the opposition party, the United Democratic Party; calls for a full and independent investigation …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
INFANT MORTALITY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the Scottish National Party's manifesto commitment to a maternity package initiative, intended to be funded by Scottish taxpayers, which includes the provision of a baby box for new parents and their newly-born baby; notes that this box contains essential items to give each baby the best …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
NATO-RUSSIA COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the pragmatic and realistic approach adopted by NATO in its decision to invite Russia to re-establish the NATO-Russia Council; is encouraged by Russian acceptance of the rapprochement; and supports further NATO-Russia Council talks as a continuing step to improving relations and to help avoid unnecessary conflicts …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR FARMERS
Tabled by:
Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru - Dwyfor Meirionnydd)
That this House recognises the increasing pressure on farmers as a result of falling farm-gate prices, oversupply of dairy products in the international market, challenging weather conditions and a decreased EU budget; notes the particular challenges facing the dairy sector with the price of milk having fallen by 26 per …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
25th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
ANZAC DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House remembers the heroic campaign that followed the landings of Allied forces at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 25 April 1915; joins with all Australians and New Zealanders in commemorating the bravery of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps who, together with their British colleagues and other allies, …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Conservative: 7
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
26th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 5th May 2016
HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House has considered the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran; and expresses its concern at the continuing systematic discrimination, harassment and targeting of Bahá'ís and Christians in that country.
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Labour: 4
Conservative: 4
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
27th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
HILLSBOROUGH INQUEST FINDINGS
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House welcomes the decision of the jury which has sat for more than two years considering the evidence on the Hillsborough disaster; notes that the judgment completely exonerates the Liverpool supporters who attended the match of any blame; is disgusted by the actions of senior officers in the …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
25th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
PET INSURANCE
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House recognises that Royal Sun Alliance (RSA) is one of the largest pet insurance providers in the UK, selling its products via its More Than brand and underwriting pet insurance sold by Tesco; notes with concern RSA's recent decision to introduce a preferred referral network within these policies, …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 3
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
13th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
TELEPHONE COLD CALLING
Tabled by:
Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party - East Londonderry)
That this House notes the massive increase in recent years of the volume of telephone cold calling carried out by sales persons on behalf of a range of commercial companies, to the extent that numerous people, particularly elderly citizens, can receive unwanted telephone calls on a daily basis, sometimes leaving …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Scottish National Party: 6
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
14th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 3rd May 2016
MOTHERS' NAMES AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that regulations from 1986 mean it is still the case that the particulars to be registered for marriage include details of the fathers and not the mothers of the bride and groom; believes our law should not perpetuate the offensive and outdated message that marriage is …
121 signatures
(Most recent: 3 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 52
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
27th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th April 2016
OFFICE OF THE SCOTTISH CHARITY REGULATOR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and notes that throughout its time as Scotland's charity regulator, its focus has been on targeting its effort and resources on maintaining the public's confidence in charities; acknowledges that work continues as …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 44
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
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
13th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
FIONA SEMPLE, UNIVERSAL HEALTH VISITOR OF THE YEAR 2016
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Fiona Semple, the health visiting team leader at Campbeltown Hospital in Argyll and Bute, on becoming the 2016 UK Universal Health Visitor of the Year; acknowledges Fiona's 33 years of dedicated service to the NHS and to serving the needs of the people of the Kintyre …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
11th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
SHORT STATURE SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the physical challenges that people with short stature, dwarfism, continue to face living in a world not suited to them and their needs and welcomes the good work being performed by Short Stature Scotland, the only charity registered in Scotland which strives to promote public awareness …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
EPILEPSY AND PURPLE DAY 2016 CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises Purple Day 2016, which takes place on 26 March; notes that this is an awareness day dedicated to highlighting sufferers of epilepsy; acknowledges that more than half a million people in the UK have the condition, whilst it affects around 50 million people worldwide; further recognises …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 18th April 2016
POPE FRANCIS AND ABOLITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House welcomes Pope Francis's call for worldwide abolition of the death penalty on 21 February 2016, and welcomes his call for Catholic national political leaders to suspend the death penalty during the Catholic Church's Year of Mercy, which began on 8 December 2015 and ends on 20 November …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
12th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SCOTLAND'S NATIONAL YOUTH WORKER OF THE YEAR
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates local Dundee youth worker Barry Jordan on being named Scotland's National Youth Worker of the Year; commends his personal campaign to ensure the rights of local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people; applauds the work of Allsorts, the LGBT Youth Group for young people aged …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th April 2016
DUNDEE DISCOVERY WALK
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House applauds the installation of ten bronzed plaques commemorating significant figures from Dundee's past into flagstones forming Discovery Walk, a centrepiece of Dundee's waterfront regeneration; congratulates the team who supported the idea and in particular the project originator Kelly Marr and the artist who designed the plaques, Suzanne …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th April 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th April 2016
SCOTTISH STEEL TASKFORCE
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House recognises the Scottish Government's extensive efforts in finding a new owner for the steelworks at Dalzell and Clydebridge in Lanarkshire, including the establishment of the Scottish Steel Task Force, which was a constructive group of partners including Tata Steel, North and South Lanarkshire Councils, trade unions, political …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 38
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
G7 INSURESILIENCE INITIATIVE ON CLIMATE RISK INSURANCE
Tabled by:
Caroline Spelman (Conservative - Meriden)
That this House understands poverty reduction among vulnerable people and countries in the developing world to be seriously jeopardised by extreme weather events, such as major droughts, storms and floods, which are being intensified and made more frequent by climate change; highlights the importance of insurance as a mechanism to …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
23rd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
WOMEN APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Jess Phillips (Labour - Birmingham Yardley)
That this House believes that apprenticeships offer a vital opportunity for young people to earn a living, learn new skills and make an invaluable contribution to the organisations for which they work, their local communities and to the wider economy; shares concerns raised by Young Women's Trust research that young …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 17
Scottish National Party: 14
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
STEPS TO CREATE A ZERO CARBON BRITAIN
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes the recent statement by the Energy Minister that the UK will enshrine in law the goal of reaching zero carbon emissions; further notes that the UK is already under a legal obligation to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050; entirely agrees with the Energy …
14 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Independent: 1
16th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
UNIVERSITY TEACHERS AND ZERO HOUR CONTRACTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House recognises that teachers are central to the successful delivery of high quality higher education; notes with concern that over 100,000 university teachers do not have permanent contracts and many are employed on zero hours or other exploitative arrangements; believes that this employment model is bad for students …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
LEGAL HIGHS (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the breakthrough in tackling the legal high problem by creating technology that will identify substances in the drugs; congratulates Queen’s University, Belfast, on perfecting the method by which these substances can be identified so that more prompt health diagnosis can be made; and looks forward to …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
7th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 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
2nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
REGULATION OF INFANT FORMULA AND FOLLOW-ON FORMULA
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House is concerned that the provisions of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 2007 are disrespected in the UK, as evidenced by the current promotion for Nestlé SMA infant formula by Tesco in breach of Article 23 of those regulations, the near identical labelling of infant and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
DEMENTIA
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses concern over the increase in those diagnosed with dementia; calls on the Government to adopt a six simple step strategy which includes maintaining a healthy diet, not smoking, consuming alcohol in moderation, trying new things, staying alert with mental stimulation, exercising regularly, getting quality sleep, managing …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
FUTURE OF CARBON CAPTURE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Campbell (Labour - Blyth Valley)
That this House believes in a low carbon economy, but that coal is a crucial bridge to that low carbon economy and with commercially deployable Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and ultra-super critical coal fired power stations, coal can be, and should be, part of that UK low carbon energy …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 1
Crossbench: 1
Independent: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 11th April 2016
HITTING HORSES IN RACING
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House notes with concern that racehorses are routinely beaten with a whip under rules set by the industry's regulatory body, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA); further notes that these rules explicitly sanction the use of the whip for so-called encouragement, in order that jockeys may try to improve …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 10
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 23rd March 2016
OUR LADY AND ST PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL RIDING HIGH
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes the publication of The Herald league tables of exam performances of secondary schools for 2014-15; notes that the performances of the schools were based on pupils achieving The Herald's benchmark of five or more Highers by the time they leave school; recognises that Our Lady and …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
UPRATING OF FROZEN PENSIONS
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House notes with concern, the decision by the Government to halt uprating of pensions for UK pensioners who are living overseas; further notes with concern that this will impact up to 550,000 UK pensioners, causing poverty, loneliness and a loss of independence; notes that, despite calls for a …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
DUNFERMLINE ADVOCACY-WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House recognises the importance of Dunfermline Advocacy who work with vulnerable adults with learning difficulties across West Fife, particularly in light of World Down Syndrome Day, held on 21 March; commends it for providing invaluable support friendship, giving service users a chance to be represented and their voice …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 43
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd March 2016
DOWRY BURNINGS IN THE INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House condemns what it believes is the murderous, misogynistic and barbaric practice of dowry burnings in the Indian subcontinent; understands that these incidents, which are also known as bride burnings, have multiplied tenfold over the last two decades; recognises that they happen when a wife is murdered by …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
TYCOON IN SCHOOLS HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD WINNER
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates Zack Griffin, of Eastwood High School, on his success in winning the Tycoon in Schools 2015 Highly Commended award, presented at Buckingham Palace by competition founder and star of Dragons' Den, Peter Jones CBE, and HRH The Duke of York; applauds the initiative which Zack showed …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
AUSTRALIA AND THE MARITIME BOUNDARIES OF TIMOR LESTE
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the right of all nations to legally binding maritime boundaries; notes with disappointment that, almost 14 years after international recognition of Timor Leste, East Timor as an independent state, the Australian Government has refused to agree permanent maritime boundaries with Timor Leste in accordance with current …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
21st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
THE EDGE AWARD FOR BARRHEAD FOUNDRY LIBRARY
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the team at the library at Barrhead Foundry on winning a prestigious The Edge Award for the innovative way that it provides its service to the public; applauds the innovative and inviting use of targeted library space within the Foundry; commends the East Renfrewshire library staff …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
21st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st March 2016
NATIONAL DEFENCE MEDAL
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House notes that all those who serve in the UK armed forces do so knowing that this will require a great deal of personal sacrifice and will have a profound impact on their families; acknowledges that all military service involves an acceptance of substantial risk of injury, or …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
22nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th March 2016
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
11th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th March 2016
LONELINESS: THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Jo Cox (Labour - Batley and Spen)
That this House congratulates The Yorkshire Post newspaper on the second anniversary of its Loneliness: the hidden epidemic campaign which, in conjunction with the Campaign to End Loneliness, raises awareness of the issue of social isolation; recognises the importance of this campaign and the work being done by the Campaign …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th March 2016
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
9th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 17th March 2016
SUPPORT FOR ROYAL NAVY AND ROYAL MARINES SERVICE LEAVERS
Tabled by:
Julian Lewis (Conservative - New Forest East)
That this House recognises the need for greater co-operation between separate service charities and those charities and the Armed Forces of the Crown; accordingly welcomes the launch of the Shipmates and Oppos programme for the support of all Service Leavers of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and their Reserves; congratulates …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Conservative: 8
Scottish National Party: 8
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
AYRSHIRE COMMUNITIES EDUCATION AND SPORT (ACES) - BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire Communities Education and Sport (ACES), based in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, on being awarded £150,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in March 2016, as part of the Medium Grants Scotland programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which assists a number of organisations in …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
PAUL DI RESTA AND FORMULA ONE
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Paul Di Resta of Bathgate, West Lothian, on his recent return to the pinnacle of motorsport by his appointment as reserve driver in the Williams Formula One team for the 2016 season; notes Scotland's long history with motorsport from Jim Clark and Jackie Stewart to David …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
CONTAMINATION OF WAR ZONES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House recognises the long-term unresolved problem of toxic contamination of war zones, especially in Iraq; notes research on this problem recently presented by Dr Mozhgan Savabieasfahan to the University of Stavanger; is concerned about the lead pollution from burn-pits on US bases and from use of munitions and …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 8
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
THE CLOSURE OF GUANTANAMO BAY
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House welcomes President Obama's latest plan to fulfil his pledge to close Guatanamo Bay by the end of his Presidency; notes that this is President Obama's last year in office and that his first executive order in January 2009 was to close Guantanamo; further notes that a recent …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
FINNIESTON, GLASGOW, HOME OF BRITAIN'S HIPPEST PLACE
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House warmly welcomes news that Finnieston in Glasgow has been judged by The Times to be Britain's hippest place to live; considers that Finnieston, which was one of only two Scottish communities to be nominated for the award, has been greatly transformed as a vibrant community in recent …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 16th March 2016
FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR IN SYRIA
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House notes that 18 March 2016 marks the five year anniversary of the civil war in Syria; calls on all parties at the UN peace talks in Geneva this week to redouble their efforts in finding a political solution to the war; further notes that since starting an …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
MODERN SLAVERY
Tabled by:
David Amess (Conservative - Southend West)
That this House commends the inclusion of an explicit target to end all forms of modern slavery in the UN Sustainable Development Goals; recognises that modern slavery not only has a devastating impact on individual victims but also has catastrophic implications for international development by impeding health, economic growth, rule …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 13
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House recognises the great strides being made in the apprenticeship sector; and notes the steps taken to better utilise apprentices and offer additional avenues for education for young people, particularly in this National Apprenticeship Week.
14 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Labour: 3
Conservative: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
14th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL OBAN ECO-COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House recognises the great work being done by all the pupils of Park Primary School in Oban, particularly those on the school's Eco-Committee who have been working so hard to make, not just their school but their town, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and the wider world a cleaner, …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
14th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
ROSS COUNTY AND THE SCOTTISH LEAGUE CUP
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Ross County on winning the Scottish League Cup against Hibernian at Hampden; recognises the enormous achievement of a club that only joined the Scottish league in the 1994-95 season having previously being a member of the Highland league; notes the sustained development and rise through the …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
14th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
11th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
11th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH (No. 2)
Tabled by:
Jamie Reed (Labour - Copeland)
That this House commends the invaluable work undertaken by Brain Tumour Research; recognises the importance of research into the disease that kills more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer; encourages everyone to support Wear a Hat Day on 24 March 2016; and extends its sincerest thanks to …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
9th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP AND THE EUROPEAN UNION REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alan Johnson (Labour - Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle)
That this House notes the concerns of grassroots campaigners about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members and EU sovereign member states to make decisions in the public interest; in particular notes concerns surrounding the investor state dispute settlement mechanism, …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
9th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
PUPPY FARMING
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House notes the report, Sold a pup?, published in 2016 by the RSPCA, on exposing the dog breeding trade in the UK; recognises that English law on dog breeding has not been updated since the Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999, and that consolidation of existing …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 5 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th 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
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
CANCER
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House welcomes the cancer breakthrough which seeks to use the immune system to target cells with tumours; and congratulates Cancer Research and all other bodies that made this possible and which will continue to fight every day for an end to cancer.
17 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
7th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Siobhain McDonagh (Labour - Mitcham and Morden)
That this House notes that data released recently by the Office for National Statistics further exposes an electoral registration crisis in our democracy, particularly for 16 and 17 year-old attainers; further notes the success of the Chief Electoral Officer of Northern Ireland's Schools Initiative scheme in improving registration rates among …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 26
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
SALE OF PETS IN THE UK
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is seriously concerned about the practice of animals being advertised as potential pets on UK websites, including on Gumtree, Preloved and others on which the advertisements include offers of free to good homes; believes such exploitation of animals is not in their best interests, nor is it …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Scottish National Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
8th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th March 2016
BRAIN TUMOUR RESEARCH
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House calls for an increase in the percentage of national spend on research into cancer to be spent on research for better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours; expresses concern that brain tumours received 1.5 per cent, £7.7 million, of the £498 million national spend on research into …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 9 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 16
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
MS THERAPY CENTRE RECEIVE QUEENS AWARD
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Tayside MS Therapy Centre in Dundee which has received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; commends the group of volunteers who have been dedicated to improving the lives of sufferers of multiple sclerosis since 1982; notes that the group, which was formed to use hyperbaric oxygen …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
OOR WULLIE'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House celebrates the 80th birthday of Dundee comic character, Oor Wullie; notes that Oor Wullie has been causing havoc since 8 March 1936 when he first appeared in DC Thomson, Dundee publication, the Sunday Post; recognises the work of creator Robert Low and cartoonist Dudley Watkins; further notes …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 41
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
8th March 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th March 2016
FAIRY BOX CHARITY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Fairy Box, a charity that has collected and distributed toys to hospital-bound children throughout Scotland for the last 10 years; notes the dedication and relentless hard work by the charity's volunteers to deliver a unique gift box to a countless number of children in order to …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
26th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
POLITICAL SITUATION IN KOSOVO
Tabled by:
Martin Vickers (Conservative - Brigg and Immingham)
That this House welcomes the eighth anniversary of Kosovo's independence and the progress that Kosovo has made in these few short years towards establishing its place in the international community, growing its economy and improving relations with Serbia; notes with concern, however, that recent political tensions in Kosovo threaten to …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 4
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
25th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
COMMEMORATING ELEANOR RATHBONE
Tabled by:
Louise Ellman (Independent - Liverpool, Riverside)
That this House commemorates the long-term champion of women's suffrage, social reform and refugee rights, Eleanor Rathbone, on the 70th anniversary of her death; notes her many achievements as the first female member of Liverpool City Council and as Member of Parliament for Combined English Universities from 1929 until the …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 7
Independent: 5
Conservative: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
COALYARD PROJECT
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Larkhall community for its successful campaign to save the Coalyard tearoom and laundry from South Lanarkshire Council's proposed cuts; understands that the Larkhall Community Council collected 5,885 signatures on a petition opposing the decision to cut this worthwhile project; recognises the significance the decision will …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
ADVENTURE DOON AWARDS FOR ALL
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Adventure Doon on its £10,000 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund; acknowledges the benefits to local communities of the ability to participate in a range of outdoor activities; supports the aims of improving local spaces and encouraging people to be more active; and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
BEFRIENDING SERVICES FOR YOUNG CARERS
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House recognises the needs of younger carers who may struggle to balance caring with education, financial responsibilities and emotional well-being; appreciates the benefits young carers gain from the practical and emotional support given through befriending services; acknowledges the valuable work undertaken in supporting young carers by a range …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
ERIC BROWN
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House notes with regret the passing of Leith-born Captain Eric "Winkle" Brown, the world's most experienced pilot and the Royal Navy's most decorated aviator; celebrates his unique record in flying more different types of aeroplane than anyone else, some 487 in total, an achievement unlikely to be surpassed, …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House welcomes the first Hypermobility Syndromes Awareness Week campaign organised by the Hypermobility Syndromes Association (HMSA), taking place from 22 to 29 February 2016, which encourages earlier recognition and diagnosis and needs-led interventions; notes that around 1.5 million people in the UK are affected by a hypermobility syndrome, …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 4
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE SCHOOL BUS CAMPAIGNERS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates all of the 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 …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st March 2016
COLOMBIAN PEACE PROCESS
Tabled by:
Mark Durkan (Social Democratic & Labour Party - Foyle)
That this House commends the historic advances reached by the government of the Republic of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia as part of the peace process taking place in Havana; calls on both sides to continue the talks, overcome any recent difficulties and return to constructive engagement …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
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
24th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th February 2016
SCOTT QUIN
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Scott Quin, from Loanhead, Midlothian, on his nomination as Sporting Hero at the Daily Record Our Heroes ceremony; recognises that Scott was diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome at birth and given a three per cent chance of survival; further recognises that he has gone on to become …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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
22nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
10th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
9th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
8th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
4th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
3rd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
2nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
ATC AND CCF 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Air Training Corps (ATC) and the Combined Cadet Force (RAF) on reaching their 75th anniversary on 7 February 2016; notes that the ATC and the CCF promote and encourage a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force, that they also provide training which …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
2nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
LANCET SERIES ON BREASTFEEDING
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House notes the publication of the Lancet series on breastfeeding; is concerned by the finding that globally a lack of protection and support for breastfeeding is killing more than 800,000 babies each year, causing more than 20,000 deaths from breast cancer, and costing the global economy around $302 …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
SEXUAL ABUSE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House notes that 1 to 7 February 2016 is the inaugural Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which aims to ensure that, throughout the UK, a public discussion can be held about sexual abuse and violence; recognises that children, women and men can all be victims of …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
CHANGES IN BEER DUTY
Tabled by:
Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House is concerned that despite cuts in duty, the UK retains the second-highest level of beer duty in Europe, with the nation paying almost 40 per cent of all EU excise despite consuming around 12 per cent of produced beer within its boundaries; believes that cutting such duty …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 4
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
1st February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
1st February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 22nd February 2016
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
11th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 11th February 2016
REFUGEES WELCOME TO PERTH AND KINROSS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House highlights the work carried out by the officers and elected members of Perth and Kinross Council in successfully welcoming families who have recently fled the conflict in Syria to seek a safer life in Scotland; acknowledges the hard work and dedication of a huge range of service …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
9th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th February 2016
UK DEFENCE AND THE EU AND NATO
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes comments from Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, who stated that a strong EU, with a strong Britain, is good for NATO; and notes that EU membership enhances and complements the military security provided by NATO and that the UK can and does play a leading …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
The Independent Group for Change: 1
8th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th February 2016
THE NHS BURSARY
Tabled by:
Wes Streeting (Labour - Ilford North)
That this House celebrates the contribution of student nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and other healthcare staff; has serious concerns about the potential impact of removing NHS bursaries on the recruitment and retention of staff; and calls on the Government to drop its plans to remove NHS bursaries and instead …
156 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Non-affiliated: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
4th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 4th February 2016
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
4th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016
CORRIE PRIMARY SCHOOL BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Corrie Primary School, on the Isle of Arran, on being awarded £800 from the Big Lottery Fund in January 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund, which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
4th February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 4th February 2016
GIRLGUIDING AYRSHIRE NORTH BIG LOTTERY FUND AWARD
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Girlguiding Ayrshire North on being awarded £10,000 from the Big Lottery Fund in January 2016, as part of the Awards for All Scotland grant programme; commends the work of the Big Lottery Fund which supports smaller organisations in securing funding for a variety of projects and …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 1
27th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 4th 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
3rd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
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
3rd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
DUNDEE THE CARING CITY - REGISTERED CHARITY
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House congratulates Dundee the Caring City on becoming Scotland's newest officially registered charity and on its ongoing Dundee Refugee Support project; notes the hard work of the group's volunteers who have co-ordinated the shipment of 50 tonnes of aid to refugees whose lives are seriously at risk across …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
3rd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
UNDER-OCCUPANCY PENALTY AND DISCRIMINATION
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House welcomes the recent Court of Appeal ruling that the bedroom tax discriminates against a victim of domestic violence and the family of a disabled teenager; notes that this ruling only applies to two individual cases in spite of the fact that there are around 300 similar domestic …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
1st February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd February 2016
PREVENTION OF INCITEMENT TO SEXUAL CRIME AND VIOLENCE
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House strongly condemns what it understands is the organisation of sexist and hate-mongering meetings across the UK by so-called pick-up artist Roosh V; believes that these meetings are misogynistic and that such behaviour is not tolerable in modern day society; affirms that there is never an argument to …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd February 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 2nd February 2016
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
Philip Boswell 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
26th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House welcomes the contribution that the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria has made to tackling these three epidemics since its creation in 2002; notes that investments from the Fund have saved 17 million lives to date, and led to a one-third decline in deaths from …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
26th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
GENOCIDE IN SYRIA AND IRAQ
Tabled by:
Robert Flello (Labour - Stoke-on-Trent South)
That this House is appalled by the beheadings, crucifixions, shootings, burnings, other murders, torture, rape and extensive violence being perpetrated by Daesh or IS against Christians and other minorities in Syria and Iraq on the basis of religion and ethnicity; observes that this disgusting behaviour clearly falls within the definition …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Independent: 4
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
21st January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st February 2016
JAMES WATT AND THE CONDENSING STEAM ENGINE
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House celebrates 250 years since the invention of the condensing steam engine by Greenock-born inventor James Watt; appreciates that Watt's improvements to the steam engine enabled the industrial revolution, and a significant advancement of our scientific knowledge to take place; believes that Watt's achievements in the fields of …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Independent: 3
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
CIVIL SERVICE GENDER PAY GAP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the latest figures from Ernst and Young accountants showing that the gender pay-gap within the Scottish Government's top civil servant jobs is only 0.6 per cent; welcomes these figures as the latest indicator that the Scottish Government is taking serious action to reduce the gender pay-gap; …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
LGBT HISTORY MONTH
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 2016, held in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the abolition of Section 28; affirms this month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans history, as well as the histories of gay rights and related civil …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
27th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 27th January 2016
LANARKSHIRE EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House congratulates the Lanarkshire Epilepsy Support Group on securing £9,887 support from the Communities and Family Fund; welcomes its pledge to use this funding for a peer support project for families with children under age eight who have epilepsy; supports the Communities and Families Fund in its initiative …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
27th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 27th January 2016
STRATHESK PRIMARY BIG AWARD
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House congratulates Strathesk Primary School in Penicuik, Midlothian, on becoming the first school in Scotland to be awarded a BIG Award in recognition of its efforts to tackle bullying; commends the work of Strathesk primary staff, pupils and parents in cooperating to ensure that this was achieved; notes …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th January 2016
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
22nd January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th January 2016
ACCESS TO ELECTED OFFICE FUND
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House notes that disabled people are still under-represented in politics; further notes that a strong democracy is an inclusive one; is concerned that the UK needs to do more to encourage a diverse mix of local, regional and national election candidates that better reflects the society we live …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2016
NUCLEAR CONVOYS
Tabled by:
Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian)
That this House notes with concern reports that nuclear convoys are regularly driven through the UK; understands that according to Nukewatch the convoys regularly travel through towns and cities close to schools, homes and businesses; condemns what it sees as an unacceptable risk to public safety; calls on the Government …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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
7th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 25th 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
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 25th January 2016
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1520), dated 15 July 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 16 July, be annulled
131 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 75
Scottish National Party: 18
Liberal Democrat: 5
Independent: 5
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016
CONDITIONS OF AGENCY WORKERS
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House notes that employees hired via agencies and third party bodies are not subject to the same conditions and rights as non-agency employees performing equivalent work; further notes that this leads to unacceptable exploitation of agency and third party workers; notes that, particularly in the case of agency …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th January 2016
MOTHERWELL AND WISHAW GROUPS AND AWARDS FOR ALL SCOTLAND
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House welcomes the success of four groups in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency in applying to Awards for All Scotland for funding grants; congratulates Wishaw Family Learning Centre on receiving and Awards for All grant for use in creating an improved sensory learning experience for up to 140 …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
14th January 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 14th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 13th January 2016
LORDS SPIRITUAL AND SCOTTISH DEBATES AND VOTES
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House calls on the following 26 Bishops of the Church of England as Lords Spiritual of the House of Lords to desist in debating and voting on Scottish legislation; further calls on the Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, Bishop of London, Bishop of Durham, Bishop of Winchester, …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 34
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the West of Scotland Regional Equality Council (WSREC), based in the Woodside area of Glasgow, on its 45th anniversary; recognises that the WSREC was established as the Glasgow Community Relations Council in 1971 but later became the Regional Equality Council and is now one of the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
LUCY LAYTON AND SYRIA RELIEF
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House congratulates Lucy Layton and her band on their fundraising efforts for Syria Relief; notes that the band have released a charity single, I'd like to teach the world to sing, with all proceeds going to Syria Relief and, specifically, the Step Forward campaign which raises money for …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 31 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 5th January 2016
CENTRAL SCOTLAND REGIONAL EQUALITY COUNCIL (CSREC)
Tabled by:
Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
That this House is aware that Crime Awareness Week takes place from 8 to 15 October 2016; recognises that the Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) is a charity that promotes equality, fights all forms of discrimination, promotes community cohesion and operates a Third Party Reporting Centre that reports hate …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
12th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House welcomes the attention that Hate Crime Awareness Week gives to the impact of crimes that are motivated by prejudice of some kind, where the victim is targeted because they are a member of a particular social group or have a particular characteristic, which the perpetrator has negative …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 37
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
12th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY 2016
Tabled by:
Liz McInnes (Labour - Heywood and Middleton)
That this House recognises that 10 million people in the UK are living and working with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions; further recognises that the pain, isolation and fatigue of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions can affect every aspect of the daily lives of the people living with these conditions, interfering with …
69 signatures
(Most recent: 29 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 22
Conservative: 7
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Liberal Democrat: 3
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
YIPWORLD
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates yipworld.com on gaining an award of £49,108 from Young Start; acknowledges the value of providing an organisation which strives to give young people an opportunity to take pleasure in something they enjoy in a safe and inclusive environment; recognises the difficulties faced by voluntary organisations in …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 1
11th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
PROTECTING HUMANITARIAN WORKERS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House expresses its outrage at the bombing of a UN aid convoy on the outskirts of the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing an estimated 20 civilians and destroying 18 UN trucks and their cargo of vital supplies destined for communities in areas controlled by opponents of the Assad …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
11th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
BIRTH OF THE FIRST CHILD OF SYRIAN REFUGEES IN ABERDEEN
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House welcomes the birth of Ibrahim Al Hussein, thought to be the first child of Syrian refugees born in Aberdeen; congratulates his parents Fadila and Khalid and his brother Shadea on making their new home in the North East of Scotland after fleeing the horrors of war-torn Damascus; …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
11th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
HMRC, CONCENTRIX AND TAX CREDITS
Tabled by:
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh (Scottish National Party - Ochil and South Perthshire)
That this House believes that HM Treasury must take immediate action to provide a fast resolution for everyone affected by the wrongful actions of Concentrix in stopping tax credit payments without notice or good reason; notes comments by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury to the House on 14 September …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Nov 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 7
Independent: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
POLISH COMMUNITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE UK
Tabled by:
Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat - Carshalton and Wallington)
That this House recognises the unique and significant social, cultural, military and economic contributions of the Polish community to the UK; is concerned with the recent increase in hate crime and racist attacks against the Polish and other communities; and believes that EU citizens residing in the UK, along with …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 8
Liberal Democrat: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Ulster Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 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
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
JOINT UNICEF-WORLD BANK REPORT ON CHILD POVERTY
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes with concern the findings of the joint Unicef-World Bank report entitled, Ending Extreme Poverty: A Focus on Children, published in October 2016, which shows that almost 385 million children worldwide, including almost half of those living in sub-Saharan Africa, are living in extreme poverty on less …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABERFAN DISASTER
Tabled by:
Gerald Jones (Labour - Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare)
That this House sends a message of wholehearted support to the people of Aberfan, Merthyr Vale and surrounding communities in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster on 21 October 1966 that resulted in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults, an event of such unimaginable and …
76 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Mar 2017)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 39
Scottish National Party: 14
Conservative: 6
Independent: 6
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th October 2016
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 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
17th December 2015
Philip Boswell 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
16th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
16th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House acknowledges the combined efforts of both Itison and SocialBite, who provide people who are homeless with meals and allow customers to buy meals in advance for those who need them most; notes that these teams together have raised over £200,000 this week; and congratulates the teams on …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
15th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
10th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
9th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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
7th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
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 September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 5th January 2016
APPLYING RESULTS OF EXPERIMENTS ON ANIMALS TO HUMAN PATIENTS
Tabled by:
Kelvin Hopkins (Independent - Luton North)
That this House notes the science-based campaign, For Life On Earth, which is critical of avoidable experiments on animals; further notes the new initiative, Patients Campaigning For Cures, which opposes animal models on medical grounds; is alarmed that scientific studies reveal that the widespread claimed ability of animals to predict …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 25
Scottish National Party: 10
Conservative: 4
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Green Party: 1
9th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
8th December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 8th 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
3rd December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 3rd December 2015
1916 RISING CENTENARY COMMITTEE
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House welcomes the launch in the Irish Consulate in Edinburgh of the 1916 Rising Centenary Committee, Scotland; recognises that this committee will organise events to commemorate the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland, a watershed moment in that country's history that ultimately led to the establishment …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Independent: 1
2nd December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 2nd 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
1st December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 1st 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2015
LANARKSHIRE MUSLIM WELFARE SOCIETY
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Muslim Welfare Society for being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service for 2015 in the Lanarkshire Lieutenancy; recognises the extensive work the Society does offering advice and the use of its facilities; and further recognises the beneficial impact of the Society's work in the …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st December 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2015
PATRYK TOPOLSKI AND THE HELEN McGREGOR AWARD
Tabled by:
Marion Fellows (Scottish National Party - Motherwell and Wishaw)
That this House congratulates Patryk Topolski, winner of this year's Helen McGregor Award; recognises that he is the youngest-ever winner of the award, which is given annually to recognise a significant contribution to a local community by people who give freely of their own time and efforts to improve local …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
30th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st December 2015
WORLD AIDS DAY 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House recognises World AIDS Day 2015 which takes place on 1 December 2015; further recognises that the day allows for people throughout the world to unite in support of the fight against HIV; notes that many parliamentarians, as well as the wider public, have shown their support for …
62 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
26th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
J. M. BARRIE AND THE PETER PAN MOAT BRAE TRUST
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House celebrates the cultural contribution of J. M. Barrie to Scottish literature and history; welcomes with great excitement the work of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust, which was created with the vision to open a Centre for Children's Literature and Storytelling, and a Neverland Discovery Garden, in …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
26th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
LOCAL SUPPORT FOR FAIRTRADE
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House recognises the important role that Fairtrade towns have played in improving the lives of the poorest producers in the world; commends the work of campaigners and businesses in the UK in maintaining ethical business practices pertaining to the Fairtrade movement; notes with pride that Scotland gained Fairtrade …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
26th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 26th November 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH CHARITY-BASED BUSINESSES
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House states its support for local charity-based businesses like the Usual Place Café in Dumfries, whose core objective is to create employability, training and wider citizenship opportunities for young adults with additional support needs; is committed to offering prospects like these in communities across Scotland and welcomes the …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
ABERLOUR FAMILY SERVICE SOUTH AYRSHIRE
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Aberlour Child Care Trust on securing a £373,633 grant from Investing in Communities, Supporting 21st Century Life; acknowledges the support the Aberlour Family Service South Ayrshire can provide to parents with a learning disability and their children in Girvan and surrounding South Ayrshire; recognises that the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
AYRSHIRE HEARING SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates S.I.S.G. Enterprises Ltd, trading as Ayrshire Hearing Support, for securing a £286,400 grant from Investing in Communities, Supporting 21st Century Life; acknowledges the value of supporting almost 800 older people with acquired sensory loss across Ayrshire each year; recognises that the project will provide a range …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
25th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
DAVIDSON ENTERPRISE CENTRE, GIRVAN
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Alisa Horizons on gaining an award of £1,387,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the conversion of the Davidson Cottage Hospital, Girvan, into the Davidson Enterprise Centre; acknowledges the value of providing support and services for community groups, small businesses and other social enterprises; recognises that …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 1
25th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 25th November 2015
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, taking place on 25 November 2015; understands that the day marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which in 2015, for the first time, has prevention as its theme; notes that …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Labour: 1
23rd November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015
PROMOTE FAIRTRADE
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House acknowledges that Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency has three Fairtrade towns, Dalgety Bay, Burntisland and Lochgelly, which is more than any other constituency in Fife; understands that Dalgety Bay is one of the leaders of the Fairtrade movement in Fife; recognises that the Fairtrade Foundation is a global …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 2
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015
JAMES CLERK MAXWELL
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication by the Royal Society of James Clerk Maxwell's Dynamical theory of the electromagnetic field, prepared for the Society's Anniversary Day on 30 November, St Andrew's Day, 1865; agrees with Albert Einstein that Maxwell's work was the most profound and the …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
23rd November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 23rd November 2015
WORK OF THE SCOTTISH HISTORIC TRUST
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House recognises the excellent work undertaken by Scottish Historic Buildings Trust, a charitable organisation dedicated to the regeneration of historic buildings; understands that its preservation efforts ensure that a Scottish historical legacy is maintained within the built environment; acknowledges that after completion of restorative works the historic buildings …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
5th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 23rd November 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
18th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 19th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
CARERS RIGHTS DAY
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House welcomes Carers Rights Day which is due to be held on 20 November 2015; recognises that this day is used to bring organisations across the UK together to provide advice and information to unpaid carers, making sure that they are aware of the support available to them; …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
18th November 2015
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
CAP ON CARE COSTS
Tabled by:
Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat - North Norfolk)
That this House condemns the Conservative Government's decision to abandon the plan to introduce a cap on care costs and extended means-tested support from April 2016, a landmark policy within the Care Act 2014 enacted by the Coalition Government; believes that the Government's U-turn on its manifesto commitment to introduce …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 6
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2015
Tabled by:
George Kerevan (Scottish National Party - East Lothian)
That this House recognises the outstanding work done by Small Business Saturday UK in encouraging consumers to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities; congratulates Britain's five million small businesses for providing the backbone of local economies and employment; welcomes the diversity, resilience and innovation of the small …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 6
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
EQUAL PAY DAY
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the Fawcett Society's Equal Pay Day, held on 9 November 2015; believes that many women are effectively working the remainder of this year for free due to the gender pay gap, currently at 14.2 per cent; acknowledges the gender pay gap is at nearly 55 per …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 5
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Non-affiliated: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
WORLD DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR ROAD TRAFFIC VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Greg Mulholland (Liberal Democrat - Leeds North West)
That this House commemorates the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on 15 November 2015; mourns the many people killed and injured in road crashes across the world; sympathises with the families of road traffic victims; acknowledges the grief and distress that road traffic crashes can have on …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Labour: 3
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
10th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TOURISM AWARDS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House welcomes the 2015 Highlands and Islands Tourism awards; celebrates the contribution tourism has made to the region over the last year; and looks forward to a successful 2016 for the sector, which includes the return of the Scottish Open to Castle Stuart where attendance is set to …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
10th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
WORLD TOILET DAY 2015
Tabled by:
William Cash (Conservative - Stone)
That this House welcomes World Toilet Day 2015 which falls on 19 November; is concerned that 2.5 billion people are without access to basic sanitation and that 700 million people are without access to safe water globally; recognises the centrality of water, sanitation and hygiene to progress on other key …
83 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 24
Scottish National Party: 15
Conservative: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 5
Liberal Democrat: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
10th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
CENTENARY OF GLASGOW RENT STRIKES AND REMEMBER MARY BARBOUR ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the centenary of the Glasgow rent strikes, which culminated on 17 November 1915, with thousands of tenants from Govan and across Glasgow besieging the Sheriff Court to protest at actions by landlords for charging extortionate increases; further notes that this followed months of rent strikes by …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
9th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 19th November 2015
HMS GANNET SAR HELICOPTER CREW AWARD
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House honours the outstanding courage, team-work and professionalism of the crew of Search and Rescue Helicopter R177 from HMS Gannet, comprising of Lt Lewis (Observer/SAR Cdr), Lt Cdr Fuller (P1/Handling Pilot), Lt Hammond (P2) and POACMN Henson (Aircrewman) who recently received the Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award in …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 1
18th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 18th November 2015
STATUTORY MONITORING OF THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS IN SLAUGHTERHOUSES
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House notes the 2015 report of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee, specifically the report's recommendations regarding the use of closed circuit television in slaughterhouses; and calls on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to implement arrangements to place the monitoring of closed circuit television on a …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 5
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
16th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 16th November 2015
SCOTLAND'S MOST IMPROVED TOWNS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House welcomes the introduction by the Scottish Urban Regeneration Forum of an annual award for Scotland's most improved small or medium-sized town; recognises that Barrhead has undergone a major transformation in recent years with its town centre benefiting from a £100 million council-led regeneration, with investments including Barrhead …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
4th November 2015
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
4th November 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th November 2015
ANTI-SEMITISM AND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House notes with concern that the Community Security Trust recorded a doubling of anti-Semitic incidents across the UK in 2014 to 1,168; further notes that the pattern of these attacks reveals the single biggest contributing factor to have been anti-Semitic reaction to the armed violence between Israel and …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Non-affiliated: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
3rd November 2015
Philip Boswell 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
Philip Boswell 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
26th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
21st October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
20th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th 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
19th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
JUNIOR DOCTORS
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House recognises that junior doctors are dedicated professionals who are the backbone of the NHS, providing the best quality care for their patients; believes it is essential to ensure a contract that is safe for patients, junior doctors and the NHS; supports the view of the BMA's Junior …
90 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Mar 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 54
Independent: 7
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Non-affiliated: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Crossbench: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
14th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
EAST REN CONVOY TO CALAIS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House applauds the great energy, enthusiasm and teamwork of the large group of volunteers working as part of the East Ren Convoy to Calais group in East Renfrewshire; notes the vast quantity of donations which they have received from the generous people in that area's communities; commends the …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 11
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 26th October 2015
MENTAL HEALTH PROVISION FOR ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House considers that comprehensive mental health service provision for armed forces personnel and veterans is essential, taking account of best practice guidance in the accessibility and delivery of both specialist and generic services; and calls for timeous access to medical and psychological therapies, prioritising the resources required for …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 20th October 2015
CELTIC FOOTBALL CLUB'S CHARITABLE TRADITIONS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House congratulates Celtic Football Club, their charitable arm the Celtic FC Foundation and the Celtic supporters following the raising of approximately £90,000 to assist those affected in the refugee crisis through a number of different initiatives; notes that £40,000 of this will be donated to the British Red …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Independent: 2
Labour: 1
13th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
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
13th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
PENTLAND HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Pentland Housing Association on its 21st birthday; commends its work in Caithness and Sutherland in providing high quality, affordable housing and in developing local employment opportunities and economic growth; and offers encouragement as it continues to develop and enhance the services it provides to the local …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Independent: 1
13th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
ALTNAHARRA PRIMARY SCHOOL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates Altnaharra Primary School on its reward from the Social Enterprise Academy; commends the school for its ingenuity in making a midge and tick repellent soap to sell to tourists at local lodges and B&Bs; and praises the school for using the opportunity to raise money for …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 12
Independent: 1
13th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN ERITREA
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the campaign by Amnesty International calling for the release of Aster Fissehatison and 10 other prisoners of conscience in Eritrea, who were arrested on 18 September 2001 after writing an open letter to that President of that country calling for democratic political dialogue, unity and the …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
13th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL CYCLE NETWORK
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House offers its congratulations to Sustrans on the National Cycle Network as it turns 20 years old in 2015; notes that the Network runs for over 14,000 miles across the UK, linking up villages, towns and cities; acknowledges that in 2014 the Network saw over 4.9 million people …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
12th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
RELIEF OF PAIN USING MEDICINAL HERBAL CANNABIS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes that medicinal herbal cannabis is used successfully for the relief of pain, and muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis and spinal cord damage, for those not helped by other medications, chronic neuropathic pain, for example caused by a damaged nerve, facial neuralgia, chronic pain following shingles, …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Crossbench: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
12th October 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House supports the White Ribbon campaign; notes that 45 per cent of women in the UK have experienced some form of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; recognises that men have an important role to play in ending violence against women; welcomes the introduction of Clare's Law in …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
17th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
AYRSHIRE LGBTQ
Tabled by:
Corri Wilson (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock)
That this House congratulates Ayrshire LGBTQ on becoming the first Scottish LGBTI Community Group of the Year at the inaugural Scottish LGBTI Awards; notes that the award was the result of a public vote and sponsored by Pride Glasgow; commends the volunteers at Ayrshire LGBTI for their hard work in …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
17th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
DUNDEE REFUGEE SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House recognises the outstanding response and contribution of Dundee Refugee Support in raising funds and collecting essential items to support refugees who desperately need help during the unfolding European refugee crisis; praises the work of this organisation and the generosity of the citizens of Dundee; appreciates the urgency …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
17th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 14th October 2015
HONOURING THE SACRIFICE OF THE 1820 MARTYRS
Tabled by:
Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East)
That this House recognises the sacrifice of the 1820 martyrs, who gave their lives in the name of equality and democratic reform at a time when ordinary people were denied the vote; remembers James Wilson of Strathaven who was hanged and beheaded in Glasgow for leading the march from Strathaven …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
REPORT BY THE COMMISSION ON CIVIL SOCIETY AND DEMOCRATIC ENGAGEMENT
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House notes the publication of a report by The Commission on Civil Society and Democratic Engagement on the impact of the Lobbying Act on civil society and democratic engagement during the run-up to the 2015 general election; acknowledges that over 50 charities and campaign groups provided evidence to …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Green Party: 1
Labour: 1
16th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
QUEEN'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE TO BANKIE TALKING NEWSPAPER
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House congratulates the volunteers at Bankie Talking Newspaper Clydebank on being awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest form of recognition for voluntary organisations; believes that Bankie Talk carries out invaluable work in supporting blind and visually-impaired people by giving its service users access to information …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
GIVE A DOG A BONE: POINT OF LIGHT AWARD
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House recognises the achievement of Louise Russell, of Clarkston, who set up the charity, Give a Dog a Bone - and an Animal a Home, which helps those over 60 years of age to find a rescue pet companion; congratulates her on founding this unique charity and on …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 16th September 2015
NEILSTON PRIMARY SCHOOL'S FIFTH GREEN FLAG
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House wishes to congratulate Neilston Primary School on achieving its fifth Eco-Schools Green Flag, in recognition of the achievements of pupils and staff in meeting targets for the school's environmental performance and for developing and continually improving a school environmental plan; and believes that the work of the …
27 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
SCOTLAND AT THE RUGBY WORLD CUP
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House wishes the Scotland rugby team the best of luck for the Rugby World Cup that is to be held throughout September and October 2015; notes that this tournament is to be held in England and is expected to contribute up to £2.2 billion of output to the …
41 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 1
15th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th September 2015
1820 RADICAL WAR MEMORIAL
Tabled by:
Ronnie Cowan (Scottish National Party - Inverclyde)
That this House welcomes the official unveiling of artwork on 25 September 2015 at Cathcart Square, Greenock in Inverclyde to commemorate the 1820 Radical War; notes that the Radical War, also known as the Scottish Insurrection of 1820, was a week of strikes and unrest, a culmination of Radical demands …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
7th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
AIRDRIE SUPPORTERS' TRUST KIT AID TO MONGOLIA
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House recognises the outstanding charitable work carried out by the Airdrie Supporters' Trust in the local area, but also internationally as part of the Kit Aid campaign; notes that the Trust has been collecting old football kits from local supporters in exchange for free Airdrieonians season tickets and …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
SHOTTS AND DYKEHEAD CALEDONIA - WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONS
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band on winning the Grade 1 title at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow; notes that this is the first time a Scottish band has won the main prize in 10 years; further notes that around 8,000 competitors took part …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
7th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
NEW MOTHERS AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House is concerned about the findings of recent Equality and Human Rights Commission research with over 3,200 new mothers that was carried out in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills; understands that 11 per cent of the women interviewed reported having been dismissed, made compulsorily …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 9
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
7th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
TACKLING THE REFUGEE CRISIS
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House notes with extreme concern the ongoing refugee crisis being witnessed in Europe and across the Mediterranean Sea; understands that the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) estimates that more than 350,000 migrants have attempted to cross the Mediterranean Sea between January and August 2015; considers it a tragedy …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Labour: 10
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
COMPENSATION FOR THALIDOMIDE VICTIMS
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that the campaign to persuade the German government to provide adequate compensation for victims of Thalidomide is at a crucial stage; recognises that this compensation is needed to cover the medical costs of their condition which occurred as a result of the drug manufactured by the …
114 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 35
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 7
Conservative: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
UNIVERSAL ELECTRICITY MARKET
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls for the creation of one universal market for electricity distribution in the UK and the ending of 14 regional markets that results in consumers and businesses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland paying the highest prices in the UK resulting in unacceptable levels of fuel …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
ALLOWANCES FOR ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN
Tabled by:
John McDonnell (Independent - Hayes and Harlington)
That this House condemns the 30 per cent cut in the daily allowance of asylum seeking children from £7.50 to £5.20; notes that this cut goes against the High Court judgment of 9 April 2014 that the Government assessment omitted the cost of essential items such as nappies; deplores this …
68 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 23
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
ISRAEL'S TREATMENT OF NON-JEWISH REFUGEES
Tabled by:
Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East)
That this House condemns the abysmally low proportion of non-Jewish, African asylum seekers who have been granted refugee status in Israel; notes with concern that less than one per cent of applications by African refugees are successful; further notes that Israel's closest neighbours, Jordan and Lebanon, have each accepted millions …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 10
Conservative: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
HIBERNIAN FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Hibernian Football Club on the forthcoming 140th anniversary of the founding of the club on 6 August; recognises the important part that many football clubs play within their communities and in particular notes the historic and important part that Hibernian has played in Leith, Edinburgh and …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
CONTAMINATED BLOOD
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House recognises the ongoing hardship and challenges faced by those infected with contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s; and encourages the Prime Minister to implement promised arrangements to distribute an additional £25 million to those affected as soon as is practicable.
55 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN AND INSPECTIONS OF FACILITIES
Tabled by:
Paul Flynn (Labour - Newport West)
That this House congratulates the UK negotiators, their partners from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, Germany and the EU, along with their Iranian counterparts, for their historic agreement on Iran's nuclear capabilities and facilities on 14 July 2015; and now calls on the UK to agree …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 8
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
RECYCLING
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House notes that the average UK family throws away around 40 kilograms of recyclable plastic each year; further notes that recycling saves about 10 to 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking 3.5 million cars off the road; recognises that disposed waste is a …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 11
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
DR ION JINGA, DEPARTING AMBASSADOR OF ROMANIA
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
"at end, insert 'and highlights his work in Scotland working with the Scottish Government, MSPs, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce, non-governmental organisations, universities and students' associations of around 800 Romanian students and also his active support for the successful integration of Romanians in local Scottish communities'. "
25 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
14th July 2015
61 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 8
Conservative: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOOD FOR THOUGHT REPORT
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House welcomes the report by the British Medical Association entitled Food for Thought, which has identified the considerable risks of poor diet for public health; notes that the report identifies an obesity crisis in the UK and calls for a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks to …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 10
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th September 2015
IMMIGRATION STATUS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS
Tabled by:
Barry Sheerman (Labour (Co-op) - Huddersfield)
That this House is concerned that domestic violence legislation provides insufficient protection to survivors of domestic violence who have an insecure immigration status and have little recourse to public funds; notes that many of these survivors remain financially dependent on a violent spouse or family member, which prevents them from …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 14
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th September 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th September 2015
TRIDENT RENEWAL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House notes that the Chancellor of the Exchequer visited the Faslane Naval Base to announce £500 million of spending; is concerned that this announcement pre-empts a final decision on Trident replacement; and calls on the Government to ensure that any decision on the Trident replacement is subject to …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Non-affiliated: 1
21st July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 21st July 2015
NAMING OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE
Tabled by:
Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee Central)
That this House condemns the Government's naming of its so-called National Living Wage, while welcoming this de facto increase of the minimum wage; notes that this living wage aims to be based on a percentage of median income, rather than need; considers this an invidious attempt to devalue the term …
70 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Dec 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 35
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
16th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ABERDEEN INTERNATIONAL YOUTH FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House recognises the success of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) which will run for the 42nd time from 24 July to 1 August 2015; understands the festival will have over 80 performances across 50 venues in the North East of Scotland; notes that the AIYF began as …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
PUMPED STORAGE
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the inclusion of two pumped storage projects, SSE's Coire Glas, up to 30 gigawatt hours storage potential, and Scottish Power's Cruachan II upgrade, up to 7.2 gigawatt hours additional storage potential, in the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity's draft Ten Year Network Development …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
ST ABBS LIFEBOAT
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House supports the campaign to save the St Abbs lifeboat in Berwickshire from closure; notes that St Abbs is the largest diving area in the UK and that there is a risk that the removal of a locally-based lifeboat able to respond to incidents rapidly will discourage recreational …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 20th July 2015
OUR POWER ENERGY
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House welcomes the establishment of Our Power Energy, the first UK energy company to operate on a non-profit distribution basis, which hopes to reduce bills to customers by as much as 10 per cent; recognises that Our Power Energy has been founded by 35 organisations, including many of …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th July 2015
STAT XPLORE
Tabled by:
Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House condemns the policy of the Department for Work and Pensions of responding to Parliamentary Questions merely by linking to the website of its hard-to-use stat xplore tool, refusing to publish figures or place them in Parliamentary Answers; notes with concern that this practice makes important statistics and …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
16th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 16th July 2015
DUNOON PRIMARY SCHOOL
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates Dunoon Primary School pupils, Olivia Robertson, Lewis MacKay and Aidan Purdie, on winning the 2015 Kodu Kup, a competition open to all children aged between seven and 14, with their game Rural Racers at the final of the UK-wide game creation competition, held at the headquarters …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Conservative: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
MR GEORGE O'GRADY
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House congratulates Mr George O'Grady on his 40 years service to the European Tour of Golf and for the last few years as Chief Executive; notes his substantial contribution to the development of the game and to his being instrumental in having golf reinstated as an Olympic sport …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
DELIVERY TO RURAL AREAS
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House notes that people living in rural areas of the UK, in particular areas such as the Highlands and Islands, are regularly asked to pay significant surcharges for the delivery of goods ordered over the internet; is concerned that, despite regulations set out in the Provision of Services …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
600TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUPAR OLD AND ST MICHAEL OF TARVIT PARISH CHURCH
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates Cupar Old and St Michael of Tarvit Parish Church on its 600th anniversary; notes that the first church in Cupar was erected on the site of the present Old Parish Church in 1415, before its congregation came together with St Michael of Tarvit in 1618; further …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS AND GALLIPOLI DAY
Tabled by:
Calum Kerr (Scottish National Party - Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk)
That this House notes that 12 July 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of what is known as Gallipoli Day, when more than 300 officers and men of the King's Own Scottish Borderers were killed, with 42 of them from the town of Kelso; laments the fact that this was the …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Labour: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the Royal and Ancient Golf Club on hosting the 144th Open Championship on the historic Old Course at St Andrews, the Home of Golf; notes that this is the 29th time The Open has been played on the Old Course, making it the most frequent host …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
ARMS AND THE KURDS
Tabled by:
Mary Glindon (Labour - Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend)
That this House notes that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has a 650 mile border with the self-styled Islamic State and has lost over 1,200 Peshmerga soldiers, with 7,000 injuries since Isis attacked Kurdistan last August; believes that American and British airpower are vital to the continued defence of the …
16 signatures
(Most recent: 8 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
DUNNET HEAD NATURE RESERVE PROJECT
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House congratulates the Dunnet Head Nature Reserve Project on their success in being awarded £40,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to further develop their work in the far North of Scotland; and applauds their objective in promoting the natural and historic heritage of the area.
30 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
UNION RECOGNITION BY QINETIQ
Tabled by:
Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party - Ross, Skye and Lochaber)
That this House calls on QinetiQ to restore union recognition for its workforce, particularly given its plans to expand the Butec facility based at Kyle of Lochalsh and the net loss of jobs envisaged through those proposals.
41 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 6
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
FINANCES OF NORTH WEST TRAINING CENTRE, KINLOCHBERVIE
Tabled by:
Paul Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross)
That this House expresses support for and recognises the crisis now facing the North West Training Centre based in Kinlochbervie which serves the communities of Durness, Kinlochbervie, Scourie and Achfary; notes the financial challenges under which the Centre is operating; and applauds the Centre's management for its resilience and dedication …
28 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
RECOGNITION OF NON-FORMAL EDUCATION
Tabled by:
Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party - Livingston)
That this House recognises the excellent work that the Head Teacher of St. Kentigern's Academy has carried out for young people in West Lothian, and across Scotland, on the development of character through non-formal education, specifically through school and the Scouts; considers that non-formal education and volunteering has an important …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PREVENTION OF FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
Tabled by:
Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall)
That this House notes that the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is an illegal practice in the UK and that legislation includes the offences of taking a British national or a permanent resident abroad for FGM; further notes that FGM still is an offence under the Human Rights Act; …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 13
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PARTHENON SCULPTURES
Tabled by:
Jeremy Lefroy (Conservative - Stafford)
That this House is aware that many of the Parthenon sculptures, controversially removed from Athens by Lord Elgin between 1801 and 1812 during the Ottoman occupation of Greece, were then purchased from him by the Government following a decision in Parliament in 1816, and remain on display in the British …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
13th July 2015
121 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 60
Scottish National Party: 26
Independent: 6
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
9th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
GLASGOW SAFE TAXI SCHEME
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House commends the University of Strathclyde Students' Association, Glasgow Caledonian University's Students' Association and Glasgow Taxis for their response to the community safety concerns of students in creating the Safe Taxi scheme; notes that the simple act of presenting a student card will allow students to get an …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 4
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
PURDAH PERIOD FOR EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party - Gordon)
That this House notes the tabling of a New Clause in the name of the right hon. Member for Camberwell and Peckham for Report Stage of the EU Referendum Bill concerning the implementation of a purdah period for the referendum campaign; recalls that on day one of the Committee Stage …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Plaid Cymru: 2
13th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
FORTH BRIDGE, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Tabled by:
Michelle Thomson (Independent - Edinburgh West)
That this House notes, with great pleasure, the listing of that triumph of Victorian design, the Forth Bridge, also known as the Forth Rail Bridge, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fifth such site of special cultural or physical significance in Scotland, and the 28th in these islands; welcomes …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Sep 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 3
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
9th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
TREATMENT OF YAZIDI WOMEN AND MINORITIES BY ISIL
Tabled by:
Ann Clwyd (Labour - Cynon Valley)
That this House remains extremely concerned about the treatment of minorities in Iraq and parts of Syria by ISIL (also known as Daesh), and in particular the persecution of Yazidi women, who have been brutally targeted since August 2014 and who continue to be held in ISIL captivity in large …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 15
Labour: 11
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
TRIDENT MAIN GATE DECISION
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that the Main Gate decision on Trident replacement is expected to take place in the lifetime of this Parliament; considers that at a time of continuing reductions in public spending the procurement cost of at least £25 billion for replacing Trident could be better spent in …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 14
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
SOCIAL SECURITY
Tabled by:
Baroness Harman (Labour - Camberwell and Peckham)
That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Waiting Days) (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I., 2015, No. 1362), dated 9 June 2015, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 June, be annulled.
46 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 13
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 16th July 2015
HOMELESSNESS CASEWORKERS AND GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes that UNISON members employed as homelessness caseworkers by Glasgow City Council are now marking their 15th week of continuous, all-out industrial action over pay and grading issues, seeking parity with other social work staff undertaking similar tasks; further notes that the Council has attempted to discuss …
26 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 17
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
15th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th July 2015
CITIZENS ADVICE SCOTLAND 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland in promoting, providing and offering a safe local environment to access impartial advice and assistance on a broad range of issues; recognises the intrinsic community nature of Citizens Advice Scotland in promoting community and volunteer-led services through local …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 32
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
14th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 14th July 2015
FAIR PAY FOR APPRENTICES
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House believes that apprenticeships are an essential part of the workplace and are an invaluable opportunity for young people to earn a living and learn a trade or profession; recognises the immense contribution that apprenticeship schemes make to individuals' lives, private sector, third sector and public sector organisations, …
60 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 13th July 2015
ISRAELI MILITARY TREATMENT OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire)
That this House condemns the charging of Palestinian children with offences under Israeli military law and their trial in military courts since the occupation of Palestinian territory in 1967; further condemns the arrests, detention and prosecution of around 700 Palestinian children in the Israeli military court system each year; acknowledges …
72 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Feb 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 19
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
8th July 2015
36 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
HIV PEER-LED SUPPORT
Tabled by:
Lisa Cameron (Conservative - East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow)
That this House recognises the importance of peer-led support for people living with HIV in managing a long-term condition that is too often met with stigma in society; notes that there are now over 1,000 people living with HIV and evidence demonstrates that peer support can improve people's understanding and …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 4
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes LGBT Pride Celebration Month; understands that Pride Month raises awareness of discrimination and highlights the issues affecting the LGBT community; notes that this year's celebrations followed substantial progress on equalities legislation around the world, with couples in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland recently, and now the …
59 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 10
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
POST-STUDY WORK VISAS
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House supports the re-opening of the Tier 1 (post-study work) route to enable foreign students to remain in the UK; recognises the benefit of allowing qualified, hard-working people to apply for the right to live and work in the UK; acknowledges the contribution that students from outwith the …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 6
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
FREE SPEECH IN BAHRAIN
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House expresses severe concerns about the ongoing restrictions against free speech in Bahrain; notes the recent findings by Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch of reprisals against individuals exercising their right to free speech in Bahrain, including the continued ban on protests and rallies and the systematic use …
44 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Apr 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 14
Labour: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
GREECE REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Richard Burgon (Independent - Leeds East)
That this House congratulates the Greek government on holding the referendum on 5 July 2015 to allow the people of Greece to have their democratic say on new bailout proposals; recognises the majority vote for No to the imposition of further austerity measures which have damaged the economy and caused …
54 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 18
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
ENGLAND WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Tabled by:
Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West)
That this House congratulates the England Women's Football Team on its outstanding performance throughout the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup and in particular its impressive third-place play-off, beating Germany 1-0 to take home the bronze medal; and notes that the conduct and determination of these athletes on and off the …
52 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 10
Independent: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
ACTION AID'S FEARLESS CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes the launch of Action Aid's Fearless campaign; understands that the campaign, launched last week, aims to create far-reaching change and encourage governments, women and men to take concerted action to tackle violence against women and girls around the world; notes with concern that one in three …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 2
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
2nd July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
ENERGY COMPANY TREATMENT OF PREPAYMENT METER CUSTOMERS
Tabled by:
Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)
That this House notes the recent Ofgem report calling on all energy suppliers to treat prepayment meter (PPM) customers fairly; further notes that households need more support in switching to different tariffs and method of supply; believes that companies should abolish the charge for installing PPMs as this adds to …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 22
Scottish National Party: 14
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
MONIAIVE CREATIVE PLACE AWARD
Tabled by:
Richard Arkless (Scottish National Party - Dumfries and Galloway)
That this House congratulates the small village of Moniaive in Dumfries and Galloway on receipt of its recent award of £50,000 as a Creative Place, recognised by Creative Scotland; notes that Moniaive is a village full of artists, writers and musicians and has more festivals per capita than anywhere else …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
2nd July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
PREPAYMENT METERS
Tabled by:
Lord Field of Birkenhead (Crossbench - Birkenhead)
That this House notes the disproportionate costs incurred mainly by poorer households who pay for their gas and electricity using a prepayment meter; has concerns about the adverse impact of these costs on such households' ability to buy and cook food; acknowledges examples of good practice by individual energy suppliers …
113 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 50
Scottish National Party: 23
Conservative: 9
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
1st July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
CLYDE & HEBRIDES FERRY SERVICES
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House notes the current dispute between RMT members and Caledonian MacBrayne (Calmac) over concerns about future operations of services and employment terms and conditions linked to the tendering process of Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) currently operated by Calmac; further notes that these services were first put …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
1st July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
GLASGOW UNIVERSITY'S CHARLES KENNEDY MEMORIAL FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House welcomes the launch of a Memorial Fund by Glasgow University in honour of the late Rt hon. Charles Kennedy MP; recalls the enduring connection Charles Kennedy had with the university as a student, President of the University Union, recipient of an honorary doctorate and latterly as Rector …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 19
Labour: 6
Conservative: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
35 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
30th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 7th July 2015
SUCCESS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS
Tabled by:
Stephen Gethins (Scottish National Party - Arbroath and Broughty Ferry)
That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its continued success in higher education league tables; notes that St Andrews was recently ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK for a second year in a row by The Guardian University Guide; further notes it was ranked …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
6th July 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 6th July 2015
NEW HOMES FOR THE PENNYBURN ESTATE
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House congratulates Irvine Housing Association (IHA) who, in partnership with Pennyburn Regeneration Youth Development Enterprise, have constructed 22 new homes for social rent in the Pennyburn estate, Kilwinning; notes that these new homes have replaced 48 flats categorised as low-demand stock and that all residents who stayed in …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 20 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 1
10th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 6th July 2015
SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY PUBLIC HOUSES
Tabled by:
Bob Blackman (Conservative - Harrow East)
That this House recognises and values the social and economic contribution of British beer and community pubs, which support almost 900,000 jobs and contribute £22 billion to UK GDP; believes that well-run pubs are an important community meeting place and the best place to enjoy alcohol responsibly; notes that more …
148 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 61
Scottish National Party: 24
Conservative: 22
Independent: 9
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
30th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 30th June 2015
SMA' SHOT DAY CELEBRATIONS
Tabled by:
Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire South)
That this House welcomes the annual SMA' shot day celebrations in Paisley on 4 July 2015; recognises that SMA' shot day is one of the oldest workers' festivals in the world, celebrating Paisley's weavers in an industrial dispute of the 19th century; and congratulates all those who take part in …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
24th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 24th June 2015
RAIF BADAWI
Tabled by:
Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran)
That this House recognises the unjust arrest and imprisonment of Raif Badawi in Saudi Arabia in May 2014 for championing free speech and freedom of expression; is concerned that he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment, 1,000 lashes, a fine of one million Saudi Riyal - over a quarter of …
64 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
23rd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
KINGHORN LIFEBOAT 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House congratulates Kinghorn Lifeboat Station on its 50th anniversary; recognises that, since its establishment in 1965, the station has launched over 1,000 times to save lives at sea and along the coastline; appreciates the skill and bravery of the lifeboat crews; and wishes it continued success for the …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 7 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
23rd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd June 2015
BENARTY PRIMARY SEND MY FRIEND TO SCHOOL PROJECT
Tabled by:
Roger Mullin (Scottish National Party - Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath)
That this House welcomes the call to hon. Members from primary three pupils at Benarty Primary School in Fife, to support the Send My Friend to School project; recognises that 58 million children are still missing out on school; notes with disappointment that the Millennium Development Goal of education for …
25 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
18th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2015
CLOSURE OF TANSHALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, GLENROTHES
Tabled by:
Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes)
That this House notes that, as part of a programme of school closures being implemented by Fife Council, Tanshall Primary School in Glenrothes will close for the last time on 3 July 2015; records its thanks to current and previous teachers, staff and others for the high standards the school …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
18th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 18th June 2015
YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCOTLAND AWARDS 2015
Tabled by:
Neil Gray (Scottish National Party - Airdrie and Shotts)
That this House congratulates Rise Enterprise of Airdrie Academy for winning three awards at the Young Enterprise Scotland 2015 Awards, for Retail Excellence, Best Presentation and the People's Choice, which was the result of a public vote; similarly congratulates Fjara Jewellery of Kirkwall Grammar School in Orkney on winning Company …
36 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
17th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
TRANSATLANTIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House is extremely concerned about the potential impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on the ability of hon. Members to make decisions in the public interest; in particular opposes the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism which would give foreign corporations enhanced legal power to …
99 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 39
Labour: 25
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
15th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
BIKE WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the promotion of cycling during Bike Week from 13-21 June 2015; congratulates those involved in the organisation of events; acknowledges this as the largest national cycling event in the UK; recognises the importance of promoting cycling as a convenient way to make everyday journeys; and endorses …
61 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 28
Labour: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
15th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING OF THE DAVID LIVINGSTONE CENTRE
Tabled by:
Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)
That this House welcomes the Heritage Lottery Fund's contribution to develop the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre; recognises the cultural and historical importance of the Centre; further recognises the work of the David Livingstone Trust in maintaining Dr Livingstone's legacy; congratulates it on its recent award of Lottery funding; and …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 1
Independent: 1
15th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 18th June 2015
THE ISLE OF ISLAY PIPE BAND
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House congratulates the Isle of Islay Pipe Band on winning the Grade 3A UK Championships in Belfast on 13 June 2015; notes that this follows on from its success in winning the Grade 3A British Championships last month; and wishes the Isle of Islay Pipe Band every success …
39 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
17th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 17th June 2015
25th ANNIVERSARY OF DUMBARTON CREDIT UNION
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House applauds the work of credit unions across the UK in promoting, providing and offering a safe and regulated local environment to save and a low cost way to borrow; recognises the intrinsic community nature of credit unions in reducing the demand for high interest loans and doorstep …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th June 2015
MCKINNON CUP DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House recognises the value of promoting public speaking in developing confidence and self-worth and congratulates the students and staff of the schools of West Dunbartonshire, including St Peter the Apostle High School, Clydebank High School, Dumbarton Academy, Our Lady and St Patrick's High School and Vale of Leven …
34 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 21
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
15th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
GLASGOW AIRPORT
Tabled by:
Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party - Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Airport, one of Europe's fastest growing airports, on its busiest May in seven years, after seeing 785,063 passengers travel through the airport last month; notes that this increase of 13.3 per cent in passenger travel has secured Glasgow Airport's 27th consecutive month of growth; further …
32 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Independent: 1
11th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
EAST RENFREWSHIRE SCHOOL SPORTS
Tabled by:
Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the pupils and staff of St Ninian's, Woodfarm and Williamwood High Schools, and Uplawmoor, Kirkhill, Carolside and Netherlee Primary Schools, on their great success in achieving Sport Scotland School Sport Award Gold status.
29 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 18
Labour: 2
11th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th June 2015
HOME INTERNATIONAL FLY-FISHING COMPETITION
Tabled by:
John McNally (Scottish National Party - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the achievement and congratulates the team manager, Angus Shepherd, the team captain, Paul Garner and the Scottish team on recording a historic win on Rutland Water in England; notes that the competition has been contested since 1928 and has taken place every year since, apart from …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
10th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
VOTES FOR 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS
Tabled by:
Douglas Chapman (Scottish National Party - Dunfermline and West Fife)
That this House welcomes the study by the University of Edinburgh which states that 67 per cent of people aged 16 and 17 years old would participate in an election if given the chance to do so; notes that this compares favourably with figures released in the same study which …
63 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 15
Independent: 2
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
10th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
CARERS WEEK SCOTLAND 2015
Tabled by:
Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East)
That this House welcomes Carers Week 2015; understands that Carers Week is an annual awareness campaign, which takes place between 8 and 14 June 2015 and is supported by six national charities, Carers Scotland, Carers Trust Scotland, MS Society Scotland, Macmillan Cancer Support, Independent Age and Age UK; notes that, …
51 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
9th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
ROYAL MAIL COMMEMORATION OF SCOTLAND'S HISTORY
Tabled by:
Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central)
That this House marks the 50th anniversary of Royal Mail's modern Special Stamp programme; notes that 2,663 Special Stamps have been issued since July 1965 and have represented, in each year, the ever evolving society and culture of the nation; welcomes the publication of the most recent Special Stamps, which …
49 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 31
Labour: 3
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Tabled by:
Grahame Morris (Labour - Easington)
That this House notes the comments of the Israeli Prime Minister that there will be no state of Palestine on his watch and that he has repeatedly made it clear that he will never countenance a fully sovereign Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza; further notes that the …
93 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 44
Scottish National Party: 25
Independent: 3
Conservative: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Green Party: 1
8th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
20TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLASGOW'S WEST END FESTIVAL
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House congratulates the internationally-acclaimed West End Festival, which takes place in Glasgow from 5 to 28 June 2015 and is the city's largest multicultural event, celebrating 20 years of dynamic local and international talent and involving over 100 organisations; understands that the festival includes the famous Carnival Parade, …
29 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 16
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
THE BIG RIDE FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN
Tabled by:
Gerald Kaufman (Labour - Manchester, Gorton)
That this House salutes Red Spokes for organising The Big Ride, a sponsored bicycle ride by some 1,000 cyclists from Edinburgh to London to be held from 1 to 9 August 2015 to raise money for the Middle East Children's Alliance, a non-profit organisation which is dedicated to helping deprived …
37 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 13
Labour: 13
Independent: 1
3rd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
EU REFERENDUM AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES ELECTION
Tabled by:
Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat - Ceredigion)
That this House notes the Government's commitment to a referendum on UK membership of the EU; recognises the importance of allowing the public time fully to consider the issues and implications surrounding the EU referendum debate; further recognises the importance of ensuring focused and adequate debate on the issues facing …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Conservative: 1
3rd June 2015
44 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 26
Labour: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
2nd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 15th June 2015
DAWN RAIDS BY BORDER AGENCY STAFF
Tabled by:
Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East)
That this House condemns the dawn raid reportedly carried out in Glasgow on 28 May 2015 during which it is understood that 20 UK Border Agency staff detained a family, including three young children and split the family up by immediately removing the mother and her children while the father …
42 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
SMALL SCALE HYDRO POWER
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House notes the successful development of small scale hydro supported via Feed-in-Tariff, with 177 MW of small scale hydro now available in Scotland, which represents 75 per cent of UK capacity; recognises the importance of this additional clean energy generation at a time of tightening electricity capacity margins …
53 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 25
Labour: 8
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
9th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
ALBION ROVERS CHAMPIONS AND FRIENDLY RIVALRY
Tabled by:
Philip Boswell (Scottish National Party - Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Albion Rovers FC on winning the Scottish League Second Division; and looks forward to the club resuming the friendly rivalry with its close neighbours and friends at Airdrie FC.
16 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 9
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
9th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 9th June 2015
GLASGOW GIRLS FOOTBALL CLUB
Tabled by:
Natalie McGarry (Independent - Glasgow East)
That this House congratulates Glasgow Girls Football Club (GGFC) on the announcement of its tour to the Gambia and news that it will play the Gambian National Women's team; and commends GGFC for all its community work in the east end of Glasgow.
48 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 29
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
8th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Tuesday 9th June 2015
UNFCCC CLIMATE CONFERENCE 2015
Tabled by:
Angus Brendan MacNeil (Independent - Na h-Eileanan an Iar)
That this House notes that the forty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as the June session of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action, …
50 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 7
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 8th June 2015
DETENTION OF MAJID ALI, CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE STUDENT
Tabled by:
Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South West)
That this House is deeply concerned by the detention of City of Glasgow student Majid Ali, who was last week sent to Dungavel Detention Centre; notes that Majid is due to be deported to Balochistan, in Pakistan, at 11.30pm on 9 June 2015; expresses concern that Majid will be in …
74 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 36
Labour: 13
Independent: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
8th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 8th June 2015
NEW ADMINISTRATION IN ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL
Tabled by:
Stuart Blair Donaldson (Scottish National Party - West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine)
That this House notes the change of leadership in Aberdeenshire Council, with the fall of a Conservative-Liberal administration in favour of a new partnership administration of SNP and Progressive Alliance councillors; congratulates the new Provost of Aberdeenshire Councillor Hamish Vernal and Deputy Provost Councillor Allison Grant; further congratulates the new …
33 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 22
Independent: 1
Labour: 1
Plaid Cymru: 1
4th June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 4th June 2015
ONSHORE WIND
Tabled by:
Callum McCaig (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen South)
That this House welcomes the commitment from the Government in the Queen's Speech that, the Government will consult with the devolved administrations on changes to subsidy regimes for onshore wind farms; expresses its concern at the possibility of the subsidy for new onshore wind farms being ended due to the …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
TRIDENT AND THE STRATEGIC DEFENCE AND SECURITY REVIEW
Tabled by:
Jeremy Corbyn (Independent - Islington North)
That this House notes that a decision on the replacement of the Trident nuclear weapon submarines is due in the life of this Parliament; further notes that the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will precede that decision; recognises that international circumstances have significantly changed from those in which the …
96 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 33
Labour: 30
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
Green Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SUPERMARKET DISPOSAL OF EDIBLE FOOD
Tabled by:
Diane Abbott (Labour - Hackney North and Stoke Newington)
That this House notes that the UK throws away 15 million tonnes of food and drink every year and that half of this food and drink could have been consumed; further notes that if people stop wasting edible food, the environmental benefit would be the equivalent of taking one in …
112 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Jan 2016)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 70
Scottish National Party: 8
Independent: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 2
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
SUGAR CONTENT IN FRUIT SNACKS
Tabled by:
Keith Vaz (Labour - Leicester East)
That this House is deeply concerned at the evidence gathered by the group Action on Sugar, which shows a large number of fruit snacks aimed at children contain unacceptably high levels of sugar; notes that of the 94 products researched by Action on Sugar, 85 per cent were more sugary …
45 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 11
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
1st June 2015
74 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 37
Scottish National Party: 13
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION LEGISLATION, PUBLICLY-FUNDED BODIES AND THE ROYAL FAMILY
Tabled by:
Roger Godsiff (Labour - Birmingham, Hall Green)
That this House believes that the right of the British taxpayer to know what their money is being spent on should be prioritised over commercial confidentiality or the confidentiality of the Royal Family; further believes that commercial confidentiality should not apply to contracts with for-profit companies to supply public services, …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 8
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
EU REFERENDUM VOTING AGE
Tabled by:
Tulip Siddiq (Labour - Hampstead and Highgate)
That this House believes that 16 and 17 year olds should be allowed to vote in any upcoming referendum on the UK’s relationship with Europe; recognises that teenagers have a clear interest in whether or not we stay in the EU and that the future of the EU is vital …
66 signatures
(Most recent: 23 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 33
Scottish National Party: 15
Plaid Cymru: 3
Conservative: 1
Green Party: 1
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
CHILD ABUSE AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989
Tabled by:
Lord Mann (Labour - Bassetlaw)
That this House believes that justice for the survivors of child abuse should be a priority for the Government; notes that concerns have been raised by current and former police officers and special branch officers that by coming forward with evidence related to child abuse they could be prosecuted under …
55 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Scottish National Party: 12
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Conservative: 3
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 1
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
VAT ON TOURISM
Tabled by:
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour - None)
That this House recognises the value of the tourism sector; notes that tourism-related businesses lie at the heart of the local community and economy; further notes that 25 out of 28 EU states, including the Republic of Ireland, take advantage of a reduced rate of VAT for some part of …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 11 May 2016)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 10
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
VOTES AT 16 IN THE EU REFERENDUM
Tabled by:
Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion)
That this House believes that the voting age for the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU should be 16; notes that many youth-led organisations such as the British Youth Council are campaigning for this on its own merits and as an investment in the future of our democracy; …
65 signatures
(Most recent: 3 Nov 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 24
Labour: 16
Plaid Cymru: 3
Liberal Democrat: 3
Green Party: 1
Conservative: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd June 2015
OBESITY, DIET AND LABELLING
Tabled by:
David Tredinnick (Conservative - Bosworth)
That this House welcomes the recommendations in the Health Select Committee Report, Impact of Physical Activity on Diet and Health; believes that the Government needs to prioritise prevention, health promotion and early intervention to tackle the growing obesity crisis, and provide the necessary resources; acknowledges that progress has been made …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Scottish National Party: 4
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
1st June 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Monday 1st June 2015
INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE AND THE SCOTTISH CUP
Tabled by:
Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey)
That this House wishes to congratulate Inverness Caledonian Thistle on their first ever win in a Scottish Cup Final and praises manager John Hughes, the coaching staff, players and supporters on a remarkable season in bringing the oldest trophy in world football, namely the Scottish Cup, to the fine city …
43 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 23
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Conservative: 1
Independent: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th May 2015
CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House is concerned by the displacement of 1 million Iraqi Christians by an increase in terrorism that has destabilised the country and forced them to pay protection money, convert to Islam or face death; and calls on the Government to take steps to ensure that Christians are protected …
46 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Scottish National Party: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 28th May 2015
VOLUNTEERS WEEK 2015
Tabled by:
Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire)
That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 31st annual Volunteers Week from 1 to 7 June 2015; congratulates the national bodies for volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, Volunteer Now and Wales Council for Voluntary Action as they seek to support and develop volunteering across …
67 signatures
(Most recent: 2 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 30
Labour: 9
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
The Independent Group for Change: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 28th May 2015
CHRISTIANS IN EASTERN UKRAINE
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House expresses its support for Christians in Eastern Ukraine where up to 150 Evangelical Christian-Baptist Churches have come under pressure from aggression and war which has brought untold grief to Ukrainian Christians and their families; and calls on the Government to urge the governments of Ukraine and Russia …
38 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Scottish National Party: 5
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Plaid Cymru: 2
Independent: 2
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 28th May 2015
SAFETY AT HMNB CLYDE (FASLANE)
Tabled by:
Brendan O'Hara (Scottish National Party - Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber)
That this House views with alarm the revelations of Able Seaman William McNeilly, published by The Sunday Herald, in which he catalogues a series of security breaches and safety failings both at HMNB Clyde (Faslane) and aboard the UK’s nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines; believes that, if substantiated, Mr McNeilly’s allegations …
48 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 27
Labour: 6
Plaid Cymru: 3
Green Party: 1
27th May 2015
Philip Boswell signed this EDM on Thursday 28th May 2015
50th ANNIVERSARY OF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC INTERNATIONAL AID FUND
Tabled by:
Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North)
That this House notes the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF), established in 1965 in Rutherglen by Bishop Michael Foylan, Monsignor John Rooney and Mr John McKee, guided by the principles of the Second Vatican Council; thanks SCIAF for its dedication to ending poverty and working …
40 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Jun 2015)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 20
Labour: 5
Conservative: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1