11th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024
Alan Sayers and the Falkirk Business Improvement District
Tabled by:
Euan Stainbank (Labour - Falkirk)
That this House recognises the immense work of Business Improvement Districts (BID) across the country and thanks the Falkirk Business Improvement District for their work on behalf of Falkirk town centre businesses; congratulates Alan Sayers for winning an award for being a High Street Hero; and agrees with Falkirk BID …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
19th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 21st November 2024
Ocean Oarsmen’s Atlantic Rowing Challenge
Tabled by:
Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead)
That this House commends Ben and Harry, known as the Ocean Oarsmen, for their extraordinary commitment in undertaking the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise £50,000 for the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice, a cause that provides essential support to children with life-limiting conditions and their families; recognises …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
19th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 21st November 2024
Bede's Helping Hands
Tabled by:
Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Independent: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
20th November 2024
2 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
18th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 17th November 2024
Wester Hailes post office
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House regrets that Post Office Limited is considering closing Wester Hailes Post Office; further regrets the potential loss of jobs and service provision in the heart of one of Scotland's most deprived communities; notes that Post Office Limited has not yet contacted the local Member of Parliament to …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
13th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th November 2024
Big Noise Wester Hailes and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House warmly congratulates the 35 young musicians from Big Noise Wester Hailes, all aged between 6 and 8, who performed side-by-side with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Friday the 1st of November 2024; welcomes that the concert gave the young participants an opportunity …
2 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
12th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Tuesday 12th November 2024
35 Years of the Edinburgh Interfaith Association
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates the Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) on 35 years of service to Edinburgh; notes that throughout that time EIFA has diligently and effectively sought opportunities to cultivate and promote interfaith progress in the City of Edinburgh; respects that EIFA has been continuously recognised by other interfaith organisations …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 19 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Scottish National Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
Jennie Lee
Tabled by:
Richard Baker (Labour - Glenrothes and Mid Fife)
That this House understands that a new play by Knights Theatre about the life of Jennie Lee will premiere at the Lochgelly Centre on 1 November 2024, with performances also on 2 November, before moving to Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall for further performances; further understands that an Open University exhibition about …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
4th November 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 6th November 2024
10th Annual Diwali Celebration in Edinburgh
Tabled by:
Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House commends the efforts of the Edinburgh Diwali Committee, volunteers, and community members who dedicated countless hours for a successful 10th Annual Diwali Celebration held in Edinburgh on 3rd November 2024; notes that this significant milestone marked a decade of promoting cultural awareness, inclusion, and unity through one …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
120th anniversary of Balbardie Primary School
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the 120th anniversary of the primary school’s central role in educational, social and cultural life in Bathgate; further recognises Balbardie Primary School as a great source of history, pride, success and inspiration for the town of Bathgate; notes the impressive architectural prominence of the Balbardie Primary …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
30th anniversary of West Lothian 50+ Network
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House celebrates the 30th anniversary of the West Lothian 50+ Network; notes their goal to make the rest of life, the best of life; thanks the volunteers who have achieved 30 years of community activities and events; commends the efforts of the current committee in arranging activities and …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
Prize-winning Bennie Museum Weavers
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House congratulates the Bennie Museum Weavers on winning first place at the Royal Highland Show 2024; congratulates the efforts of the Bennie Museum Weavers producing their own high-quality tweed and mastering their craft; recognises the skilled technical knowledge involved in their craft; thanks the Bennie Museum Weavers for …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Thursday 31st October 2024
Deputy Lieutenant Eunice Simpson and West Lothian African Women’s Network
Tabled by:
Kirsteen Sullivan (Labour (Co-op) - Bathgate and Linlithgow)
That this House recognises the hard work and vision of Eunice Simpson and the West Lothian African Women’s Network; congratulates Eunice Simpson on her appointment as Deputy Lieutenant of West Lothian; recognises the appointment as ground-breaking with Eunice Simpson as the first black person to hold this title; congratulates the …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 5 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 8
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1
29th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 31st October 2024
Scotland Beyond Net Zero
Tabled by:
Martin Rhodes (Labour - Glasgow North)
That this House celebrates the launch of Scotland Beyond Net Zero’s (SBNZ) inaugural phase of seed funding for projects tackling climate change; further celebrates the effort of Scotland’s higher education Institutions in collaborating to use their research and development strengths to accelerate net zero targets; recognises the unique role of …
9 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Tuesday 29th October 2024
360th anniversary of the Royal Marines
Tabled by:
Luke Myer (Labour - Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland)
That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting force; thanks all Royal Marines officers, commandos and reservists who have risked their lives to defend our values; and pays …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 29th October 2024
Retirement of Johnnie Walker
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes the retirement of Johnnie Walker, after 58 years of radio; highlights his show on BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 70s, a much loved programme enjoyed by so many across Northern Ireland; further notes that his final show contained messages from his wife Tiggy and Sir …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
Conservative: 1
28th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Sunday 27th October 2024
150 years of Heart of Midlothian Football Club
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, its passionate fanbase of Jambos, and its contribution to the local community via the Big Hearts Community Trust; notes its status …
7 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Scottish National Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024
75th anniversary of Tayport Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society
Tabled by:
Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tayport Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society (TADMS); recognises that the existing society was founded in 1949 by two local men, Bill Wedderspoon and Harry Clark, but has roots dating back to the 1870s; congratulates TADMS on having staged 117 productions to date …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
23rd October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 24th October 2024
Glasgow’s 850th birthday
Tabled by:
Patricia Ferguson (Labour - Glasgow West)
That this House notes that Glasgow will celebrate the city’s 850th birthday in 2025; recognises that this is a significant milestone for the city which will mark the anniversary of Glasgow becoming a burgh; acknowledges the preparations that are underway to mark this special year and harness the opportunities it …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Independent: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
23rd October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Kilmarnock FC prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition
Tabled by:
Lillian Jones (Labour - Kilmarnock and Loudoun)
That this House congratulates Kilmarnock FC on winning the Satellite Memorial with gardens prize at the 2024 Best Kept War Memorial competition; and thanks to Kilmarnock's branch of the British Royal Legion Scotland and club Ambassador Raymond Montgomerie for their contribution.
10 signatures
(Most recent: 28 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
30th anniversary of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum and Dusherra Festival 2024
Tabled by:
Tracy Gilbert (Labour - Edinburgh North and Leith)
That this House congratulates the Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) on the occasion of its 30th anniversary and commends the forum for its tireless dedication to promoting and preserving Indian arts and culture in Edinburgh and across Scotland; notes that SIAF celebrated this milestone with a highly successful Dusherra festival …
8 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Liberal Democrat: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
21st October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 22nd October 2024
150 years of Bellshill Central Parish Church
Tabled by:
Frank McNally (Labour - Coatbridge and Bellshill)
That this House congratulates Bellshill Central Parish Church during its year of celebration to commemorate its 150th anniversary; understands that although Bellshill Central Parish Church was formed from a union of the Bellshill Macdonald Memorial and Bellshill Orbiston churches a decade ago, its congregation dates from 1873; notes that the …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
16th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 21st October 2024
Death of Lord Leitch of Oakley
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House notes with sadness the death of the Lord Leitch of Oakley; remembers that he grew up in a council house in Oakley in West Fife; recalls his success in setting up successful technology businesses employing thousands; believes he leaves a lasting legacy of public service and business …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 7
Scottish National Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 15th October 2024
HMS Formidable steel-cutting
Tabled by:
Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
That this House congratulates the workforce at the Rosyth Dockyard in Fife on the occasion of the steel-cutting of the third Type 31 Frigate, HMS Formidable, which is being constructed at the site; welcomes the progress underway on HMS Venturer and HMS Active as the fastest undertaken from concept to …
4 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
14th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Tuesday 15th October 2024
Celebrating the life of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM
Tabled by:
Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford)
That this House notes with deep sadness the passing of Holocaust survivor Lily Ebert MBE BEM at the age of 100; acknowledges her extraordinary life of resilience, courage, and dedication to Holocaust education and remembrance; recognises that with the passing of each Holocaust survivor, it feels as though another thread …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 6
Green Party: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 2
Independent: 2
Conservative: 2
10th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Thursday 10th October 2024
Lothian Buses, Bus Operator of the Year award
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House congratulates Edinburgh-based Lothian Buses on being awarded the much coveted status of Bus Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards; agrees that this achievement is testament to the hard work of staff across Lothian Buses; notes that all trips within the service are only £2, …
6 signatures
(Most recent: 15 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
4th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 9th October 2024
15th anniversary of the Include Me 2 Club
Tabled by:
Blair McDougall (Labour - East Renfrewshire)
That this House congratulates the Include Me 2 Club on the occasion of their fifteenth anniversary; commends the Club on their work to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or abilities is treated fairly and given the chance to achieve their dreams; thanks the staff and volunteers of the club, …
3 signatures
(Most recent: 9 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
7th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Wednesday 9th October 2024
20th anniversary of Parkrun
Tabled by:
Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 20th anniversary of Parkrun, which was founded in 2004 in Bushy Park, London, and now operates in 20 countries with millions of participants worldwide, encouraging physical activity, community spirit, and inclusivity, providing free, weekly, timed 5k events that are accessible to all regardless of age, …
35 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 2
4th October 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 30th September 2024
500 editions of the C&B News
Tabled by:
Scott Arthur (Labour - Edinburgh South West)
That this House recognises the success of the C&B News in publishing its 500th edition since 1976 whilst serving the communities of Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green, Baberton Mains, and Colinton in Edinburgh South West constituency; congratulates the volunteer-led community magazine team for their service; welcomes the role the free community …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 14 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
29th July 2024
Scott Arthur signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024
Andy Murray's legacy
Tabled by:
Gordon McKee (Labour - Glasgow South)
That this House celebrates the remarkable tennis career of Andy Murray as he plays his last professional tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics, including winning three Grand Slam singles titles, two Olympic Gold medals, leading his country to Davis Cup success and achieving the world No 1 ranking; recognises that …
20 signatures
(Most recent: 4 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 12
Scottish National Party: 3
Conservative: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Independent: 1