Parliamentary activity

That this House recognises the truth of abuse and its genuine impact on society; acknowledges that there are hundreds of female deaths, many registered as suicides across the UK and that a significant proportion of these involve cases of domestic abuse; asks the Government to amend how they investigate domestic abuse cases and risks to survivors to utilise specialised frontline responders who are fully trained in handling domestic abuse cases; appreciates the work of professionals including P...

That this House acknowledges the success of the Stay in EK Campaign supporting and preserving the highly skilled workforce located within HMRC in East Kilbride; recognises that the campaign was spearheaded by the Public and Commercial Services Union led by PCS Branch President, Scott Clark, alongside PCS Branch President, John Davidson; notes that it was reported widely upon by Andrea Lambrou at the East Kilbride News; further notes that it was supported by thousands of members of the public ...

That this House honours the players, coaches, and chairmen who have contributed to the 50 year history of East Kilbride Youth Club's excellence and success; thanks the founding members of the club, including Ronnie Balloch, Jimmy Hunter, Jimmy Blyth, and Willie Hendry, who began the club; appreciates the families who have contributed players to the club, particularly Robert, Scott, and Alex McLeavy, and Robert Sr., Robert Jr, and Aaron McKinnon; praises past recipients of the Player's and Coa...

That this House congratulates Rebecca Scott of the constituency East Kilbride, Strathaven, and Lesmahagow who won a school competition for South Lanarkshire Council to design the new gates for the Showpark in East Kilbride; notes that Rebecca is 15 years old from Duncanrig Secondary in S4; further notes that she is an Explorer scout for the 1st East Kilbride Scout group and loves adventures, arts and painting; acknowledges the wonderful new gates with silver ivy leaves in contrast to the blac...