Information between 12th March 2024 - 11th April 2024
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12 Mar 2024 - 6. Capital gains tax (reduction in higher rate for residential property gains to 24%) - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 38 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 317 Noes - 46 |
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12 Mar 2024 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 43 |
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13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 41 |
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13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 44 Noes - 300 |
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13 Mar 2024 - National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 36 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 43 |
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14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 31 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 36 Noes - 220 |
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14 Mar 2024 - Asylum and Migration - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 32 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 35 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 249 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 255 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 252 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 255 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 305 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 305 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 306 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 301 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 257 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Philippa Whitford voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38 |
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Employment: Disability
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Friday 15th March 2024 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answers of 6 March 2024 to Question 16495 and of 11 March 2024 to Question 17444 on Employment: Disability, what guidance his Department issues to employers on home assessments to ensure the suitability of equipment for disabled people taking on home-based employment. Answered by Mims Davies - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) An employer has the same health and safety responsibilities for people working from home, including those with disabilities, as for any other workers. Employers must protect their workers from health and safety risks from working on a computer or laptop (display screen equipment or DSE) at home and should check to see if the Display Screen Equipment Regulations apply. HSE guidance provides more information: Managing home workers' health and safety - Overview – HSE
Separately, the Chance to Work Guarantee will remove reassessments for the majority of Universal Credit (UC) or Employment and Support Allowance claimants (ESA) with no work-related requirements. The purpose of the Guarantee is to encourage claimants who have been assessed without work-related requirements to try work without the fear of reassessment, within existing permitted work rules in ESA and work allowance rules in UC. |
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UNRWA: Finance
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Tuesday 12th March 2024 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether the Government plans to resume funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the context of the interim investigation by the UN into allegations against UNRWA staff and the resumption of funding by other nations. Answered by Andrew Mitchell - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (Minister for Development) We are appalled by allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned. As we have set out, we are pressing the UN Office of Internal Oversight and Catherine Colonna, who is leading the independent Review Group appointed by the UN Secretary-General, to produce a rapid interim report. We want UNRWA to give detailed undertakings about changes in personnel, policy and precedents to ensure this can never happen again. We are working with allies to try to bring this situation to a rapid conclusion not least because UNRWA have a vital role to play in providing aid and services in Gaza. Any future funding decisions will be taken after UNRWA's review has concluded. |
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Arthritis
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Wednesday 20th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to raise awareness of the (a) symptoms of inflammatory arthritis and (b) support available for patients and families. Answered by Andrew Stephenson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The Government has produced a guide on musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which is available at the following link: The Department is currently developing a Major Conditions Strategy, in consultation with NHS England and colleagues across the Government. Given their contribution to the burden of disease, MSK conditions such as arthritis will be included in the strategy. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has produced expert guidance to support healthcare professionals in the early diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The guidance for the early diagnosis and management of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis is available, respectively, at the following links: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng100 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng226 From 2022/23 to 2024/25, the Government is spending more than £11.3 billion to support elective recovery and tackle long waiting times, which could deliver nine million more checks and procedures to help support patients with conditions like arthritis. In the Spring Budget 2023, the Government also announced £400 million of funding for scaling up MSK Physical Activity Hubs and embedding employment advice within MSK pathways. General rheumatology services, which support people with a range of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, are locally commissioned by integrated care boards, which are best placed to make decisions according to local need. |
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Health Services
Asked by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) Wednesday 20th March 2024 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what her planned timetable is for the publication of the Major Conditions Strategy; and whether there will be additional funding for that strategy. Answered by Andrew Stephenson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) We expect to publish the Major Conditions Strategy in spring of this year. The Spring Budget 2024 announced that the Government is protecting NHS England’s day-to-day funding in real terms, by providing an extra £2.45 billion in 2024/25. On productivity, the Government is investing £3.4 billion of capital funding to significantly reduce the 13 million hours of clinical staff time lost to poor IT every year, as well as revolutionising treatment for a range of illnesses such as cancer and strokes. The Government has not committed any further additional funding specific to the Major Conditions Strategy. However, as part of the strategy, we will be identifying innovative actions to help alleviate pressure on the National Health Service and support improvement within the current settlement. |
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Friday 22nd March Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund and Nestlé 13 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Philippa Whitford (Scottish National Party - Central Ayrshire) That this House notes that a coalition of Nestlé shareholders, with a combined $1.68 trillion in assets under management, has filed a resolution asking Nestlé to set a target to shift its sales towards healthier products; notes that the majority of Nestlé’s sales, 70% in the UK, are from foods … |
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Thursday 18th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Saturday 20th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway … |
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Thursday 18th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Saturday 20th April 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close including Leith, … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 15 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the critical role played by organisations in providing essential support to individuals recovering from problematic substance use; commends the Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO for its commitment to aiding the recovery journey of up to 200 people from Dalkeith through its project spanning 20 months; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 9 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Hillpark Bowling Club as it commemorates its centenary; notes that for 100 years the club has been a beacon of community spirit, promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie; extends sincere thanks to all who run and support Hillpark Bowling Club for their dedication and … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 14 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 10 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Bushido 100 Club, a group of students from Bushido Karate Association (BKA), on their significant fundraising efforts for cancer research; notes that Bushido 100 Club members are doing 100 push-ups per day during the month of April and have raised an impressive £5,268 as … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 5 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House congratulates founder and CEO of cancer charity House of Hope, Lisa Fleming, on the launch of her fundraising campaign Brick of Hope; notes that this aims to raise £500,000 for the charity to purchase a property in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh; further notes that this is … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 10 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that since its … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of … |
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Monday 15th April Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Trapped podcast on IPP sentences 28 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)Tabled by: John McDonnell (Labour - Hayes and Harlington) That this House praises the tireless work by campaigners fighting against the injustice of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, which were abolished in 2012 but not retrospectively, and commends the Trapped podcast for shining a powerful spotlight on the ongoing scandal of these indefinite and potentially never-ending sentences; agrees … |
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Tuesday 26th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, … |
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Tuesday 26th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 556) 11 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 February 2024, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 26th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590) 9 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 590, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 March 2024, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 26th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 35 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Monday 4th December Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 40 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ian Mearns (Labour - Gateshead) That this House notes the Government funding settlement for the next five-year Railway Control Period 7 from 2024 to 2029 will result in a £1.2bn cut in Network Rail's budget for vital safety-critical railway infrastructure work compared to the previous five year period; further notes these cuts will fall on … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the House marks No Falls Week 2024, which takes place between 13 and 17 May 2024; acknowledges that this week is an opportunity to recognise the powerful grassroots campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, providing an opportunity for organisations in all sectors to focus on working at … |
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Tuesday 26th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 70 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Twenty-one Years of the Maryhill Activity Directory 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Maryhill Activity Directory, following the launch of its tenth edition during its 21st anniversary year on Friday 22 March 2024 at a special event in the Mackintosh Halls on Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the development and unveiling of Bella the Beithir, believed to be one of the biggest community artworks in Scotland, at the new Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow North on Friday 1 March 2024; notes that in Scottish … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Stage two report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on women's state pension age 24 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the findings of the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) which vindicates women born in the 1950s who were severely impacted when their state pension age was raised with little or no notice; notes that the Ombudsman's conclusions that the Government needs to act swiftly … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru - Ceredigion) That this House congratulates the thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses that came together to mark the Big Plastic Count between 11 and 17 March; acknowledges that this annual citizen science investigation provides a unique snapshot of the scale of the UK’s plastic crisis; notes that the study … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Centenary of Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House commemorates the upcoming centenary of the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir (GPMVC) on 9 of June 2025; notes that the GPMVC was formed by the amalgamation of the Partick Male Voice Choir and a number of recruits from elsewhere in the city of Glasgow, who had participated … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kilsyth 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House extends congratulations to the Rotary Club of Kilsyth on reaching its 50th anniversary; acknowledges and commends the important work carried out by the Rotary Club in the communities of Kilsyth and surrounding villages; expresses gratitude to the club's membership for their continued dedication to the values of … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House recognises the work of Scottish charity Held In Our Hearts in providing baby loss counselling and support to families for over 40 years; acknowledges the trauma caused by baby loss at any stage and the importance of making connections with people able to relate to the overwhelming … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House notes that the Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch took place on 6th March 2024 at the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham; recognises the wide range of local groups which took part in the lunch, including self directed support from East Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre, East Renfrewshire Disability … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 90th anniversary of the Wiener Holocaust Library 12 signatures (Most recent: 24 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House commends the brilliant work and resources of the Wiener Holocaust Library, located on Russell Square, London; notes the Library is one of the world’s foremost and extensive archives on the Holocaust, Nazi era, and genocide; understands the Library was founded in 1934 by Dr Alfred Wiener, a … |
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Monday 25th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 26th March 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Include Me 2 Club on being nominated as Team of the Year at the upcoming National Youth Work Awards 2024; highlights the important work carried out by Include Me 2 Club, supporting individuals with additional support needs, disabilities, and mental health conditions in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and … |
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Thursday 21st March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd March 2024 St Andrew's Secondary School fundraising 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates pupils at St Andrew’s Secondary School for their tireless efforts in raising over £8000 for charities and causes across Glasgow East; recognises their selfless dedication in assisting St Andrews Hospice in their Ben Nevis Challenge, 6K fun run and participating in a Sleep Out for Shelter … |
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Thursday 21st March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd March 2024 One year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov 27 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Tommy Sheppard (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh East) That this House notes that today marks the one year anniversary of the kidnapping of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a dual Russian-Israeli national, who is being held hostage in Iraq by the militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah; expresses dismay at her kidnapping and calls for her immediate release; extends solidarity to her family … |
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Wednesday 20th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd March 2024 University of Aberdeen course on the impact of female genital mutilation 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House commends the University of Aberdeen for its efforts in training the next generation on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM); notes that since its free online course on this topic launched in 2022, over 1,000 learners have participated; and welcomes that it continues to expand the … |
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Tuesday 19th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Friday 22nd March 2024 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 22 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House recognises Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the significance of fostering inclusive work environments for neurodiverse individuals; acknowledges the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing employment opportunities and obtaining assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD; notes the need to support employers in creating inclusive workplaces by … |
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Tuesday 19th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 22nd March 2024 St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir heat winners 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win of their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024 held in the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline over two nights in March; highlights that St Pauls, of Glenrothes, rocked their way to the … |
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Tuesday 19th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 Fife Young Carers 25th anniversary 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Fife Young Carers on the 25th anniversary of the organisation; commends the work of the 30 staff and numerous volunteers in supporting Fife’s young carers in their caring roles and importantly in providing service users with a range of advice, support and opportunities in order to … |
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Tuesday 19th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Thursday 21st March 2024 Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law 45 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting … |
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Wednesday 20th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st March 2024 Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the … |
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Wednesday 13th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2024 Economic impact of cancer research in the West of Scotland 11 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House welcomes a report by London Economics which shows the total economic impact on the UK economy associated with the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Scotland Institute and the University of Glasgow’s School of Cancer Sciences’ activities in 2021-22 was estimated at approximately £503 million; notes that for every … |
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Monday 18th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2024 Roger Daltrey’s 24 years of Royal Albert Hall shows for Teenage Cancer Trust 20 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates 24 years of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall which have raised over £32 million, money that has helped fund specialist nurses, hospital units and support services right across the UK; applauds the work of Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and the … |
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Monday 18th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2024 21 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House celebrates with pride, World Down Syndrome Day 2024, which is a global event that aims to raise awareness, and advocate for the rights of individuals with Down syndrome; marked each year on March 21st, this signifies the triplication of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome; highlights … |
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Monday 18th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2024 18 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy, is taking place on Tuesday 26 March 2024; notes epilepsy is the most common neurological condition with an estimated 55,000 people living with the condition in Scotland; applauds the work of Epilepsy Scotland who fight to reduce the … |
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Monday 18th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2024 Volunteer Midlothian's Volunteer Recruitment Fair 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House applauds the success of Volunteer Midlothian's Volunteer Recruitment Fair which recently attracted more than 120 attendees eager to explore volunteering opportunities; acknowledges the critical role played by Volunteer Midlothian in promoting and supporting volunteering in the region particularly in light of concerning trends indicating a decline in … |
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Thursday 14th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 19th March 2024 Clydebank Blitz 83rd anniversary 15 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House commemorates the 83rd anniversary of the Clydebank Blitz, which commenced on 13 March 1941 for two nights; notes that it was proportionally the heaviest aerial bombardment inflicted on any civilian population in the UK during World War II; recognises the official record of deaths caused by the … |
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Thursday 14th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 19th March 2024 16 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Martin Docherty-Hughes (Scottish National Party - West Dunbartonshire) That this House notes that 17 March each year marks St Patrick's Day; recognises that 17 March is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse cultures and heritage of the island of Ireland, as well as celebrating the contribution that Ireland and its diaspora has made in shaping nations across the … |
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Monday 13th November Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Monday 18th March 2024 Ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Mar 2024)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House believes that only a two-state solution can deliver the security which both Palestinians and Israelis deserve; further believes that Hamas cannot be allowed to continue in charge of Gaza; condemns the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel on 7 October 2023; deplores the violence in … |
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Wednesday 13th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2024 Palestinians and the Researchers at Risk scheme 18 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Caroline Lucas (Green Party - Brighton, Pavilion) This House commends the Researchers at Risk scheme instituted by the British Academy in partnership with the Council for At-Risk Academics and with support from the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society; notes that the scheme was funded primarily by the Department for … |
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Wednesday 13th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 18th March 2024 Detention of Palestinian human rights lawyer Diala Nader Ibrahim Eideh 17 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House notes that, on 24 January 2024, the Israeli military issued an administrative detention order against Palestinian lawyer Diala Nader Ibrahim Eideh for a period of four months; condemns the degrading and humiliating treatment of Ms Eideh by Israeli soldiers throughout her initial ordeal; expresses grave concern at … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Alleged comments by Frank Hester 71 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent Central) That this House expresses its shock regarding the alleged comments made by Frank Hester reported by The Guardian about the hon. Member for Hackney North and Stoke Newington and all Black women; believes these alleged comments to be both racist and violent in nature; notes that Mr Hester is a … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Glasgow Saints FC 24-hour charity football match 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Anne McLaughlin (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North East) That this House extends its heartfelt congratulations to Glasgow Saints FC on their outstanding 24-hour charity football match, having already raised nearly £5,000 for three causes close to their hearts; applauds their remarkable work and achievement in raising significant funds that will be split between the football club, Beatson Cancer … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 19 signatures (Most recent: 26 Mar 2024) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes World Glaucoma Day, celebrated on 12 March with this years theme of Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World, focusing on bringing communities worldwide to fight together against glaucoma blindness; highlights that over 700,000 people in the UK have glaucoma and around 18,000 of these cases are in … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 25 signatures (Most recent: 20 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Virendra Sharma (Labour - Ealing, Southall) That this House recognises that 22 March is World Water Day; acknowledges that 2.2 billion people in the world do not have safe water and 3.5 billion people in the world do not have a decent toilet of their own; notes that two-thirds of healthcare facilities in the 46 least … |
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Monday 11th March Philippa Whitford signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 12th March 2024 Ordination of the Bishop of Galloway 9 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House congratulates the Right Reverend Francis Dougan as Bishop of Galloway on his ordination to the Episcopate in a very moving and joyful ceremony at the Church of Saint Peter-in-Chains, Ardrossan, on 9 March 2024; is aware that Bishop Dougan, originally from Lanark, received his priestly ordination on … |
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Monday 25th March 2024
Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities Source Page: The Khan Review: Threats to Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience Document: Rapid evidence review: shared social values (PDF) Found: Philippa Whitford, the SNP’s Scotland spokesperson, stated the use of Section 35 was “an unprecedented |