That this House notes with concern that Matthew Doyle is to be appointed to the House of Lords; further notes that Matthew Doyle campaigned for former Scottish Labour councillor Sean Morton after Morton had been charged with child-sex offences, and that Morton was subsequently convicted of these offences; further notes with concern that the Government knew of Doyle’s association with Morton before offering him a peerage; reminds the UK Government that a Scottish Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament, Pam Duncan-Glancy, resigned from her role over her own relationship with Morton but remains a Scottish Labour MSP under Anas Sarwar’s leadership; believes than Matthew Doyle’s appointment is wholly indefensible; and calls on the UK Government urgently to revoke its offer of a peerage to Matthew Doyle.

That this House notes with concern that Matthew Doyle is to be appointed to the House of Lords; further notes that Matthew Doyle campaigned for former Scottish Labour councillor Sean Morton after Morton had been charged with child-sex offences, and that Morton was subsequently convicted of these offences; further notes...

That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew.

That this House calls on the Government to take legislative steps to remove the dukedom granted to Prince Andrew.

That this House congratulates Aberdeen City Council, the Port of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Inspired, and all those involved in the success of the Tall Ships Races 2025, which called at the Granite City from 19 to 22 July 2025 as part of their international voyage; notes that the return of the Tall Ships brought almost 50 vessels to Aberdeen Harbour, marking the first time the event has been held in the city since 1997, nearly 30 years ago; recognises that the four-day event attracted over 400,000 visits to the city, drawing thousands from near and far to witness the spectacle and participate in a diverse programme of events across Aberdeen, including performances by a range of artists and major acts such as Deacon Blue, Ministry of Sound, and the Kaiser Chiefs; praises folk-rock band Tide Lines for their quayside concert that raised more than £30,000 for Aberdeen RNLI; commends the dedicated volunteers and staff whose contributions were essential to the festival’s success, and expresses gratitude to the emergency services who remained on standby throughout, ensuring the event was conducted safely and peacefully; thanks Sail Trail International for bringing this remarkable event to our shores; and hopes that Aberdeen sees a return of the Tall Ships in the near future.

That this House congratulates Aberdeen City Council, the Port of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Inspired, and all those involved in the success of the Tall Ships Races 2025, which called at the Granite City from 19 to 22 July 2025 as part of their international voyage; notes that the return of the...

That this House congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on being named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards; understands that in order to receive the prestigious award from the Scottish Transport Awards, the airport demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, innovation, community engagement and providing a high-quality service to all passengers; commends the hard work and dedication of all frontline and behind-the-scenes staff at Aberdeen International Airport; and wishes them the very best for the future.

That this House congratulates Aberdeen International Airport on being named Airport of the Year at the Scottish Transport Awards; understands that in order to receive the prestigious award from the Scottish Transport Awards, the airport demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, innovation, community engagement and providing a high-quality service to all...

That the House congratulates the City of Aberdeen after being recognised as the latest awardee of the gold Sustainable Food Places award; understands that the Sustainable Food Places awards celebrates the success of those who take a holistic approach to sustainable and healthy food; recognises the cross-sector efforts of partners, stakeholders and communities towards achieving this milestone, including Granite City Good Food and CFINE who host and support the coordination of the project across the city; notes that Aberdeen was first recognised as a sustainable food place in 2018, and has now joined only a handful of places in the UK to have achieved the gold award; and further congratulates all involved in achieving this milestone and making the city of Aberdeen a healthy, affordable and sustainable place to eat.

That the House congratulates the City of Aberdeen after being recognised as the latest awardee of the gold Sustainable Food Places award; understands that the Sustainable Food Places awards celebrates the success of those who take a holistic approach to sustainable and healthy food; recognises the cross-sector efforts of partners,...

That this House congratulates Aberdeen Science Centre on being awarded a £52,000 grant from the ScottishPower Foundation; recognises the work that Aberdeen Science Centre does to support learning in the local community by increasing access to science for people across the board; notes that through the Playlist Power project, Aberdeen Science Centre aims to inspire the next generation and promote sustainability by bringing their Sustainable Superstars Roadshow to 35 local communities across the North East, including at least five events within the top 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in Scotland; welcomes the funding provided by the ScottishPower Foundation which supports local communities through STEM learning, environmental protection, support for people with disabilities and community development; and wishes Aberdeen Science Centre every success moving forward.

That this House congratulates Aberdeen Science Centre on being awarded a £52,000 grant from the ScottishPower Foundation; recognises the work that Aberdeen Science Centre does to support learning in the local community by increasing access to science for people across the board; notes that through the Playlist Power project, Aberdeen...

That this House expresses its profound sorrow at the death of former First Minister of Scotland, Rt hon. Alex Salmond; sends its sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and legions of followers; recognises his immense contribution to Scottish public life and Scotland's modern political story; and deeply appreciates his service over many decades as an MP, an MSP and as First Minister to the people of Scotland and the cause of Scottish independence.

That this House expresses its profound sorrow at the death of former First Minister of Scotland, Rt hon. Alex Salmond; sends its sympathy and condolences to his family, friends and legions of followers; recognises his immense contribution to Scottish public life and Scotland's modern political story; and deeply appreciates his...

That this House recognises 60 years of BP operations in the North Sea and its significant contribution to the economy of Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, supporting thousands of jobs and a world-leading energy industry; acknowledges the broader economic impact of Scotland’s offshore industries which have contributed more than £450 billion to the UK economy, and remain essential for Scotland’s energy security and economic growth; notes the vital role played by Aberdeen and the North East in supporting the industry, including the network of supply chain businesses which provide innovative technologies and high quality jobs throughout the region; emphasises the importance of a fair and just transition as Scotland moves towards net zero, ensuring that communities in Aberdeen and the North East, which have long been the backbone of the offshore industry, are not left behind; calls on the UK Government to work closely with industry, the Scottish Government, and stakeholders to ensure that the transition supports the workers and businesses currently dependent on the sector; and further calls for investment in skills development and infrastructure to ensure that the North East of Scotland remains a global energy hub, leading the way in renewable energies, while protecting the communities that have been central to the industry for decades.

That this House recognises 60 years of BP operations in the North Sea and its significant contribution to the economy of Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland, supporting thousands of jobs and a world-leading energy industry; acknowledges the broader economic impact of Scotland’s offshore industries which have contributed more...

That this House congratulates the Aberdeen-based charity, Future Choices, on reaching its 15th anniversary; notes that the charity, founded in 2008, provides much-needed social inclusion and recreational activities for the disabled community in Aberdeen and beyond; recognises and commends the tireless efforts of its volunteers and Chairperson, David Forbes, on the work they do to support disabled people within communities across the city; and wishes the charity every success in its future endeavours.

That this House congratulates the Aberdeen-based charity, Future Choices, on reaching its 15th anniversary; notes that the charity, founded in 2008, provides much-needed social inclusion and recreational activities for the disabled community in Aberdeen and beyond; recognises and commends the tireless efforts of its volunteers and Chairperson, David Forbes, on...

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 7), dated 6 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 January 2023, be annulled.

That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Universal Credit (Administrative Earnings Threshold) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I., 2023, No. 7), dated 6 January 2023, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9 January 2023, be annulled.

That this House recognises the hard work, compassion and dedication of Aberdeen residents Adrianna Sosnowska and Kacha Cwiklinska who have worked tirelessly in their efforts as part of the Polish Association and OWN Woman charity to get aid to Ukrainians who have been forced from their homes; acknowledges their continued efforts and praises them both for their commitment in getting much-needed supplies to hubs all over Poland; understands that, to date, 14 articulated lorries have travelled to Poland from Aberdeen with essential items; and commends all those that have volunteered or donated to the cause, and wishes them all the best in the future.

That this House recognises the hard work, compassion and dedication of Aberdeen residents Adrianna Sosnowska and Kacha Cwiklinska who have worked tirelessly in their efforts as part of the Polish Association and OWN Woman charity to get aid to Ukrainians who have been forced from their homes; acknowledges their continued...

That this House congratulates Jenna Stewart from Aberdeen on being named as the BBC’s Young Composer of the Year in a competition run by BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Concert Orchestra; further congratulates her on being one of two winners in the senior category out of 529 entrants; recognises Jenna’s creative talent using experimental soundscaping through the human voice to create an original composition; applauds Jenna for this very well-deserved recognition; and wishes her every success in her future career.

That this House congratulates Jenna Stewart from Aberdeen on being named as the BBC’s Young Composer of the Year in a competition run by BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Concert Orchestra; further congratulates her on being one of two winners in the senior category out of 529 entrants; recognises...

That this House congratulates the charity, Sue Ryder Care on reaching its fundraising target of £3.9 million to cover the costs of increasing capacity of its Dee View Court centre in Aberdeen; recognises that this as a tremendous milestone which is set to benefit many people in the North East of Scotland and beyond for many years to come, with capacity nearly doubling from 24 to 44 bedrooms; understands that Dee View Court is Scotland's only purpose-built care centre for people living with neurological conditions or acquired brain injuries; appreciates the valued efforts of staff and all donors involved in the fundraising which started back in 2017; and wishes Dee View Court, its staff and residents the very best of luck in its future fundraising endeavours.

That this House congratulates the charity, Sue Ryder Care on reaching its fundraising target of £3.9 million to cover the costs of increasing capacity of its Dee View Court centre in Aberdeen; recognises that this as a tremendous milestone which is set to benefit many people in the North East...

That this House congratulates Aberdeen FC Women on their historic Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 title; applauds all players for their outstanding performances in securing qualification for SWPL 1; notes that the team secured the title on 27 June 2021 at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee; commends the manager Emma Hunter for leading the team to remarkable success; and wishes the team every success in the Scottish Women’s Premier League 1 next season.

That this House congratulates Aberdeen FC Women on their historic Scottish Women’s Premier League 2 title; applauds all players for their outstanding performances in securing qualification for SWPL 1; notes that the team secured the title on 27 June 2021 at the Regional Performance Centre in Dundee; commends the manager...

That this House congratulates pupils from the International School Aberdeen on being selected as finalists in 2021’s Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition; notes that over 1,500 young people from across Scotland took part, creatively expressing their messages of inclusion with some fantastic artwork, poetry, creative writing, t-shirt designs, music and short films; acknowledges that the competition encourages children to develop a piece of creative work that gets across a clear message of anti-racism and the positive impact this can have on the attitudes of young people, and wider society; and praises the continuous work of Show Racism the Red Card in Scotland in encouraging and educating young people to respect each other.

That this House congratulates pupils from the International School Aberdeen on being selected as finalists in 2021’s Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition; notes that over 1,500 young people from across Scotland took part, creatively expressing their messages of inclusion with some fantastic artwork, poetry, creative writing, t-shirt designs,...

That this House congratulates Streetsport, the Aberdeen-based partnership between Robert Gordon University and the Denis Law Legacy Trust, on receiving the Sport and Wellbeing Champion Award at the first ever Evening Express Champion Awards; commends all those involved with Streetsport for going above and beyond during the pandemic; notes that the partnership has been involved in a number of projects including raising and distributing £6,400 worth of dedicated food vouchers for families who needed them the most and delivering free sport sessions for the children of key workers; further notes that Streetsport teamed up with CFine and Central Coaches to deliver more than 500 food parcels to those in isolation and provided free sport sessions in communities affected by deprivation, allowing young people access to a hot meal each day and physical activity during the summer holidays; and applauds the partnerships continued dedication and commitment to helping improve the mental and physical wellbeing of young people, and wishes them all the best in their future endeavours.

That this House congratulates Streetsport, the Aberdeen-based partnership between Robert Gordon University and the Denis Law Legacy Trust, on receiving the Sport and Wellbeing Champion Award at the first ever Evening Express Champion Awards; commends all those involved with Streetsport for going above and beyond during the pandemic; notes that...

That this House welcomes the production of the television programme Rebel Tongue where the host, Alistair Heather, highlights the importance of the Scots language and showcases its role in modern Scottish life; notes that Scots is one of Scotland’s three official languages with over one and a half million speakers; recognises that Scots is at the core of the work of some of Scotland’s most distinguished and influential writers and poets, including Robert Burns, Liz Lochhead, Edwin Morgan and Jackie Kay; acknowledges that Scots is listed as ‘vulnerable’ on the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger; argues that more must be done to safeguard this historic language; believes that it deserves further recognition within broadcasting and education; and commends those Scots who proudly speak in their mother tongue.

That this House welcomes the production of the television programme Rebel Tongue where the host, Alistair Heather, highlights the importance of the Scots language and showcases its role in modern Scottish life; notes that Scots is one of Scotland’s three official languages with over one and a half million speakers;...

That this House commends Aberdeen band Big Mountain on raising over £1,600 to support Cash for Kids in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; notes that Cash for Kids is making a real difference in helping local families who are struggling due to the impact of covid-19; praises Big Mountain for playing live music from their front garden on Burns Road during the coronavirus lockdown; and applauds Big Mountain for their community spirit and for doing all that they can to ensure members of the community are not feeling socially isolated.

That this House commends Aberdeen band Big Mountain on raising over £1,600 to support Cash for Kids in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire; notes that Cash for Kids is making a real difference in helping local families who are struggling due to the impact of covid-19; praises Big Mountain for playing live...