That this House congratulates Techbuyer, based in Harrogate, for the exceptional achievement of being honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development; applauds its innovative IT solutions that extend equipment lifespan through refurbishment and reuse, reducing electronic waste and advancing a circular economy; recognises Techbuyer as a benchmark for British businesses improving their environmental performance; and calls upon the Government to actively support and champion such enterprises in delivering the United Kingdom's net zero and sustainability objectives.

That this House congratulates Techbuyer, based in Harrogate, for the exceptional achievement of being honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development; applauds its innovative IT solutions that extend equipment lifespan through refurbishment and reuse, reducing electronic waste and advancing a circular economy; recognises Techbuyer as a benchmark...

That this House congratulates Shine in celebration of its 20th anniversary; recognises the remarkable achievement of one of Harrogate’s local businesses, established in 2005, retailing jewellery, gifts and accessories; acknowledges the business' unwavering commitment to serving customers across Harrogate and supporting other local businesses in the area; understands the important contribution that independent businesses make to the community and the local economy; and wishes everyone associated with Shine continued success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Shine in celebration of its 20th anniversary; recognises the remarkable achievement of one of Harrogate’s local businesses, established in 2005, retailing jewellery, gifts and accessories; acknowledges the business' unwavering commitment to serving customers across Harrogate and supporting other local businesses in the area; understands the important...

That this House congratulates the Spice Girls on 30 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe on 8 July 1996, which reached number one in 37 countries and launched one of the most remarkable careers in British music; celebrates three decades in which Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell Horner became the best-selling girl group of all time, selling over 100 million records worldwide and achieving nine UK number one singles and two UK number one albums, including beloved hits such as Say You'll Be There, 2 Become 1 and Spice Up Your Life; recognises that their message of Girl Power inspired and empowered a generation of young women, both across the world and within our local communities, championing confidence, ambition and solidarity at a formative moment in many young lives; acknowledges their lasting influence on British popular culture, on the generations of artists who have followed them, and on the global standing of UK music; and concludes that three decades later, the Spice Girls look very well placed to make it last forever.

That this House congratulates the Spice Girls on 30 years since the release of their debut single Wannabe on 8 July 1996, which reached number one in 37 countries and launched one of the most remarkable careers in British music; celebrates three decades in which Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma...

That this House congratulates Smiths of Harrogate in celebration of its 120th anniversary; recognises the remarkable achievement of one of Harrogate's oldest and most successful independent family businesses, founded in 1906 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership retailing beds and furniture; acknowledges the company's unwavering commitment to serving customers across Harrogate and Yorkshire whilst maintaining the highest standards of customer service; understands the important contribution that long-established independent businesses make to the local economy and the character of town centres; and wishes everyone associated with Smiths of Harrogate continued success in the years ahead.

That this House congratulates Smiths of Harrogate in celebration of its 120th anniversary; recognises the remarkable achievement of one of Harrogate's oldest and most successful independent family businesses, founded in 1906 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership retailing beds and furniture; acknowledges the company's unwavering commitment to...

That this House congratulates Manna Bakery, based on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate for reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the bakery's success as an independent local business as well as its contribution to the local economy and community since opening in 2016; praises the owners and staff for their dedication in providing freshly baked artisan breads, sandwiches, coffee and cakes that have proved hugely popular with locals and visitors; understands the range of challenges faced by independent businesses over recent years and the resilience shown in continuing to serve the Harrogate community; thanks customers whose consistent support has helped the business reach this impressive achievement; and wishes everyone at Manna Bakery further success in the future.

That this House congratulates Manna Bakery, based on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate for reaching its 10th anniversary; recognises the bakery's success as an independent local business as well as its contribution to the local economy and community since opening in 2016; praises the owners and staff for their dedication...

That this House welcomes the approval of teplizumab, also known as Tzield, for use on the NHS in England and Wales as a treatment capable of delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes by up to three years; recognises this as a landmark breakthrough for the Type 1 diabetes community, including presymptomatic adults and children aged eight and above who will now be eligible for this treatment; pays tribute to the researchers, clinicians, patient advocates and charities whose tireless work has contributed to this significant milestone; further recognises the importance of building on this momentum by establishing a national screening programme to identify those at risk of developing Type 1 diabetes at the earliest possible stage; and calls on the Government to work with the NHS, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diabetes and the wider diabetes community to accelerate progress on screening, early intervention and improved treatment options for all those living with or at risk of Type 1 diabetes.

That this House welcomes the approval of teplizumab, also known as Tzield, for use on the NHS in England and Wales as a treatment capable of delaying the onset of Type 1 diabetes by up to three years; recognises this as a landmark breakthrough for the Type 1 diabetes community,...

That this House congratulates the Knaresborough Lions Club on the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race, one of the UK’s most extraordinary community and sporting events, first conceived by the Knaresborough Round Table in 1966 and now proudly run by the Knaresborough Lions; celebrates the event’s unique character, combining a spectacular fancy dress parade in which elaborately decorated beds are pushed through Knaresborough’s ancient streets with a gruelling timed race, stripped of all decoration, culminating in a dramatic crossing of the River Nidd; recognises the tens of thousands of spectators who descend on Knaresborough each year, bringing huge economic benefits to the town and putting this remarkable Yorkshire community on the international stage; commends the Knaresborough Lions Club for raising thousands of pounds for good causes year after year, with each competing team also raising funds for their own chosen charities and organisations, and for their tireless dedication to the communities of Knaresborough and the wider area; notes that the Bed Race has inspired similar events in the USA, Germany, New Zealand and across the UK, a testament to its global reach and appeal; welcomes the special Swinging Sixties theme marking this landmark anniversary, honouring the decade in which the race was born; and pays tribute to the hundreds of volunteers, partners, sponsors and local businesses, and to the support of Knaresborough Town Council and North Yorkshire Council, without whom this wonderful event could not take place.

That this House congratulates the Knaresborough Lions Club on the 60th anniversary of the Great Knaresborough Bed Race, one of the UK’s most extraordinary community and sporting events, first conceived by the Knaresborough Round Table in 1966 and now proudly run by the Knaresborough Lions; celebrates the event’s unique character,...

That this House congratulates the former Stray Defence Association on its renaming as the Harrogate Stray Association on 12 May 2026; recognises the organisation’s 93 years of dedicated service since its founding in 1933 as guardians of Harrogate’s historic Stray; commends its steadfast commitment to protecting and preserving the 200 acres of open green space at the heart of Harrogate for the benefit of residents and visitors alike; notes that the Association’s updated name reflects its proactive, community-focused mission to safeguard the Stray for future generations while remaining true to its founding purpose; further recognises the importance of preserving accessible public green spaces and historic landscapes; and wishes the Harrogate Stray Association continued success in its work to ensure that the Stray remains protected, open and unspoilt for generations to come.

That this House congratulates the former Stray Defence Association on its renaming as the Harrogate Stray Association on 12 May 2026; recognises the organisation’s 93 years of dedicated service since its founding in 1933 as guardians of Harrogate’s historic Stray; commends its steadfast commitment to protecting and preserving the 200...

That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; recognises the importance of allyship, for inclusion and visibility; further notes that an estimated 151,000 individuals utilise the language in the UK; and further recognises barriers faced by the deaf community in an oral centred world and the implications of denying deaf children access to sign language resulting in language deprivation.

That this House celebrates Sign Language Week, held from 16 to 22 March 2026; welcomes this year’s theme entitled United in Sign, celebrating unity, pride, and collective action around sign language; notes the importance of sign as a form of language, heritage and identity for the deaf community; recognises the...

That this House congratulates The Forest Club in Starbeck on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; recognises the important role the club has played since its founding in 1901 as a valued social and community hub for generations of residents in Starbeck and the wider Harrogate area; commends the volunteers, committee members and staff, past and present, who have sustained the club and its traditions over more than a century; notes the week of celebrations being organised for members, including themed evenings, a community quiz, curry night, bingo and games night, as well as a children’s party and live entertainment; further notes the work of the club’s Secretary, Jan Johnson, and the organising team in bringing together a programme that reflects the club’s strong community spirit; and wishes everyone involved in The Forest Club every success for the anniversary celebrations and for many more years of service to the local community.

That this House congratulates The Forest Club in Starbeck on the occasion of its 125th anniversary; recognises the important role the club has played since its founding in 1901 as a valued social and community hub for generations of residents in Starbeck and the wider Harrogate area; commends the volunteers,...

That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant real-terms cut; further notes that this reduction risks limiting access to specialist trauma-informed therapeutic support for children and young people who have experienced abuse, neglect and fragmented care pathways; regrets the decision not to uprate the fair access limit in line with inflation; recognises that where needs exceed the £3,000 threshold, local authorities are expected to meet additional costs, placing further pressure on already stretched children’s services budgets; and calls on the Government to review the fair access limit to ensure that funding reflects both inflation and the level of therapeutic need among adopted and kinship children.

That this House welcomes the decision to continue the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, providing longer-term certainty to adoptive and kinship families; notes, however, with concern that the fair access limit remains at £3,000 per child per year, reduced from £5,000 in 2024-25, representing a significant...

That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have altered the terms and conditions of existing loans since their introduction, undermining confidence in the stability of the system; recognises that graduates are facing sustained cost-of-living pressures, including rising housing costs and childcare expenses, making it increasingly difficult to get on the housing ladder or achieve financial security; observes that the current structure of RPI-linked interest rates frequently results in loan balances growing faster than borrowers are able to repay them; believes that this disproportionately affects middle-income earners and represents a significant barrier to social mobility; highlights the impact on public sector workers, including doctors, nurses and teachers, who may face disincentives to take on additional hours where higher earnings attract greater repayment and interest burdens; also notes that in a commercial lending environment the Financial Conduct Authority would not ordinarily permit lenders to alter repayment terms retrospectively in this manner; and calls on the Government to restore fairness by uprating repayment thresholds and reviewing the interest rate structure to ensure that student loans remain affordable, proportionate, and supportive of aspiration rather than a long-term financial constraint.

That this House notes with concern the cumulative impact of successive changes to the terms and conditions of student loans in England including the decision to freeze loan repayment thresholds and the introduction of new loans with different repayment thresholds and write off periods; further notes that successive Governments have...

That this House warmly welcomes the news that Harrogate, while officially a town, has been named in Booking.com’s Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2026, and is the only destination in the United Kingdom to feature in the list; notes that the ranking forms part of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards and is based on more than 370 million verified traveller reviews from across the world; recognises that the awards celebrate destinations where visitors consistently report feeling welcomed, valued and well looked after; further welcomes Booking.com’s praise for Harrogate’s strong sense of community, elegant spa heritage, independent businesses and high standards of hospitality; further notes the guide’s celebration of Harrogate’s architecture, Valley Gardens, Montpellier Quarter and vibrant cafés, shops and wine bars; agrees with Harrogate BID that this represents a well-deserved achievement for the town on the international stage; further recognises the vital role of the visitor economy in supporting local jobs, high streets and small businesses; and congratulates residents, hospitality workers, volunteers and business owners whose efforts continue to make Harrogate a welcoming and distinctive destination for visitors in 2026 and beyond.

That this House warmly welcomes the news that Harrogate, while officially a town, has been named in Booking.com’s Top 10 Most Welcoming Cities for 2026, and is the only destination in the United Kingdom to feature in the list; notes that the ranking forms part of Booking.com’s Traveller Review Awards...

That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work, medical appointments, education or social activities; supports the findings of the 2025 Transport Committee Access Denied report; calls on the Government to issue strengthened guidance to all local authorities on meeting accessibility obligations within taxi licensing; recognises the work of charities and advocacy groups such as Disability Action Yorkshire to highlight inequalities in access; and further calls for an urgent review of enforcement, consultation, and monitoring processes to ensure no disabled person is left without basic, reliable transport.

That this House recognises the need for improved access to taxi services for wheelchair users; expresses concern that many local authorities fail to ensure that Hackney Carriage fleets include sufficient fully accessible vehicles, leaving some wheelchair users unable to travel independently to work, medical appointments, education or social activities; supports...

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in Harrogate; notes that Dr McNaught has contributed significantly to the training and development of surgeons as the founder of the RCSEd's Younger Fellows’ Committee to support surgeons in their transition from Registrar to Consultant practices, as well as serving as an educational supervisor and research mentor; commends her dedication, vision and commitment to being a strong voice for the college’s members, upholding standards and improving patient safety; and wishes her every success in her new role as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

That this House acknowledges and celebrates the historic succession of Dr Clare McNaught as the first woman to be elected as President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) the UK's oldest medical Royal College; understands that Dr McNaught is a consultant general and colorectal surgeon based in...

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun, held at Valley Gardens, Harrogate; celebrates the organisers, volunteers and participants who have made the 438 events a success; thanks the 959 volunteers who have given their time on Sunday mornings for the last decade to make the event possible; warmly congratulates the 5,266 finishers who have accumulated 42,740 total finishes; recognises the contribution of Junior Parkrun to children and families in Harrogate and Knaresborough; notes that this free, weekly, two kilometre event offers children aged 4 to 14 the opportunity to improve their physical fitness, wellbeing and community spirit; and calls on the Government to continue to support children’s grassroots physical activity initiatives.

That this House celebrates the 10th anniversary of Harrogate Junior Parkrun, held at Valley Gardens, Harrogate; celebrates the organisers, volunteers and participants who have made the 438 events a success; thanks the 959 volunteers who have given their time on Sunday mornings for the last decade to make the event...

That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and facilities across HDNHSFT above NHS funding and enhance staff wellbeing; notes the considerable contribution the charity has made to the hospital including the provision improvements to ward facilities, staff care packages and patient experiences such as visits from Father Christmas; commends the commitment and leadership of the HHCC leadership team, whose dedication has seen the charity grow year-on-year for the last three decades; acknowledges the introduction of its Great Start in Life Foundation that focuses on providing specialist equipment, training and services that go above and beyond the current service provision for children aged 0 to 19; further notes the far-reaching impact of the Foundation on children across the North of England; pays tribute to the tireless efforts of the charity’s dedicated staff, volunteers and supporters, whose invaluable work has helped improve the experiences of those working for, and accessing HDNHSFT services; and warmly thanks the charity for its dedication and wishes the team a very happy birthday.

That this House congratulates Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) on its 30th birthday, marking three decades of dedicated services to the staff, patients and families of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDNHSFT); recognises the work of the charity to enhance equipment and facilities across HDNHSFT above NHS funding...

That this House welcomes the reopening of the General Tarleton in Ferrensby following its extensive renovation led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks alongside Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong through their newly established hospitality group, Jeopardy Hospitality; recognises the importance of local pubs as the beating hearts of their communities, providing spaces for people to come together, celebrate and support one another; further notes that independent hospitality businesses invest back into their communities, provide employment opportunities and help preserve heritage venues; further notes reports that on average two hospitality venues have closed a day in 2025; commends the Jeopardy Hospitality team for their vision in founding a group with a mission to restore and revitalise struggling or closed pubs across the country; celebrates the creation of new jobs and opportunities for young people through this venture; and calls on the Government to do more to support local and independent pubs, including through fairer taxation, reform of business rates and targeted measures that will help them thrive at the heart of communities across the UK.

That this House welcomes the reopening of the General Tarleton in Ferrensby following its extensive renovation led by Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks alongside Matthew Lockwood, James Banks and Neil Armstrong through their newly established hospitality group, Jeopardy Hospitality; recognises the importance of local pubs as the beating hearts of their...

That this House notes the barriers to fertility treatment faced by LGBTQIA+ couples struggling to conceive, particularly in relation to access to fertility funding despite the 2022 Women’s Health Strategy for England promising to improve access; further notes that most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) expect female same sex couples to complete between 6 and 12 self-funded rounds of intrauterine insemination (IUI) before accessing the NHS treatment pathway; acknowledges that this creates inequality of access with IUI treatment costing up to £25,000; and calls on the Government to ensure that all members of the LGBTQIA+ community are provided with fair and equal access to fertility treatment.

That this House notes the barriers to fertility treatment faced by LGBTQIA+ couples struggling to conceive, particularly in relation to access to fertility funding despite the 2022 Women’s Health Strategy for England promising to improve access; further notes that most Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) expect female same sex couples to...

That this House recognises International Yoga Day on 21 June, a global celebration established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise awareness of the many benefits of practising yoga; acknowledges that yoga offers inclusive and accessible ways to improve both physical and mental wellbeing through movement, breathwork, and mindfulness; commends the work of community leaders and teachers across the UK who offer welcoming, non-judgemental spaces for people of all ages and abilities to connect and unwind; and in particular, applauds Harrogate-based yoga teacher Guneet Khurana, who marked International Yoga Day by offering a free and inclusive yoga session in Valley Gardens on Sunday 22 June, promoting wellbeing, connection, and calm in the local community.

That this House recognises International Yoga Day on 21 June, a global celebration established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise awareness of the many benefits of practising yoga; acknowledges that yoga offers inclusive and accessible ways to improve both physical and mental wellbeing through movement, breathwork, and mindfulness;...