That this House remembers the 32 members of the Prison Service who lost their lives largely as a result of civil unrest and the Troubles, due to their employment; expresses its profound gratitude to them for their faithful service to upholding and maintaining the justice system in Northern Ireland for the protection of the wider public; recognises the many others and their families who have been seriously injured or subject to prolonged verbal, psychological intimidation or abuse; acknowledges the deep importance of continuing to remember and commemorate the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the prison service; further expresses sincere sympathy to the families and friends of all those who have lost their lives in the course of duty; and calls on the Government to support a memorial in each council area in Northern Ireland to honour the 32 lives lost.

That this House remembers the 32 members of the Prison Service who lost their lives largely as a result of civil unrest and the Troubles, due to their employment; expresses its profound gratitude to them for their faithful service to upholding and maintaining the justice system in Northern Ireland for...

That this House notes with sadness the death, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, of Dolly Parton at the age of 80; recognises the deep poverty she was born into and her life long commitment to education through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that saw hundreds of millions of books provided to children across the world; celebrates her talent as a musician, singer-songwriter and performer over a career that spanned more than six decades; acknowledges the power and popularity of some of her her most famous songs, I Will Always Love You, Jolene, Coat of Many Colors and 9 to 5; and extends its deepest condolences to her family, friends and fans in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and across the world.

That this House notes with sadness the death, on Tuesday 25 August 2026, of Dolly Parton at the age of 80; recognises the deep poverty she was born into and her life long commitment to education through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library that saw hundreds of millions of books provided to...

That this House expresses profound sadness at the death of country singer Dolly Parton; highlights the contribution her songs made to the creative industry especially in the late 1960s, early 1970s; notes the hit song I will Always Love You which means so much to so many people across the United Kingdom due to its beautiful sentiment; further highlights Dolly Parton's humility as she rose to the heights of fame from her roots in rural Appalachia; commends the charitable work she undertook to uplift those in need, particularly through her pioneering literacy programme the Imagination Library which provided free books to millions of children worldwide; and further expresses sincere condolences to the Parton family circle and all of those who are feeling her loss so keenly knowing that Dolly is reunited with her beloved husband in heaven.

That this House expresses profound sadness at the death of country singer Dolly Parton; highlights the contribution her songs made to the creative industry especially in the late 1960s, early 1970s; notes the hit song I will Always Love You which means so much to so many people across the...

That this House notes with sadness the death of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, at the age of 89, on Friday 28 August 2026 at the national hospital in Oslo; acknowledges the words of His Majesty King Charles III who sent his condolences on behalf of The Royal Family and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; reflects on the deep connection between the Norwegian and British Royal families and the fact that His late Majesty was a second cousin to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; and extends its condolences to Her Majesty Queen Sonja, His Majesty King Haakon VIII, all the Royal family, the people of Norway and the Norwegian diaspora in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland at this time of sorrow and national grief.

That this House notes with sadness the death of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, at the age of 89, on Friday 28 August 2026 at the national hospital in Oslo; acknowledges the words of His Majesty King Charles III who sent his condolences on behalf of The Royal...

That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by their colleagues in Cleveland Police; notes with admiration the work of frontline Cleveland Police officers, Police and Community Support Officers and all Cleveland Police staff in carrying on their duties in protecting and serving the Cleveland community despite their pain and grief; further notes with thanks the support for Cleveland Police provided by officers and staff from Durham, Northumbria and North Yorkshire Police; thanks Chief Constable Victoria Fuller and Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Storey for their exemplary leadership at this difficult time; welcomes the support of Cleveland Fire Brigade and North East Ambulance Trust and Great North Air Ambulance personnel in responding to the incident; also notes with pride the response and solidarity of the people of Teesside and their heartfelt expressions of sorrow and for their incredible generosity and that of people from across the entire country in the generous donations to the Cleveland Police Federation fundraising initiative for the police officers’ families; and resolves that this House will remember the two officers.

That this House expresses its immense sadness at the deaths of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, two brave and dedicated Cleveland Police officers, who died in the line of duty on 22 August 2026; further expresses its sorrow for the heart-breaking loss felt by their families and by...

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death, on 1 July 2026, of Jim Hampton, managing director of the Newcastle-under-Lyme based Hamptons Group, at the age of 79; pays tribute to his lifetime of dedication to building up his family business and supporting the local economy in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire alongside his family and staff; commends his unwavering work ethic, honesty and determination, which has made this Staffordshire business what it is today; further commends his generosity and support for the local community; further notes the hundreds of tributes paid to Mr Hampton by local people that acknowledged his outstanding character and life of commitment to others; and extends its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death, on 1 July 2026, of Jim Hampton, managing director of the Newcastle-under-Lyme based Hamptons Group, at the age of 79; pays tribute to his lifetime of dedication to building up his family business and supporting the local economy in Newcastle-under-Lyme...

That this House expresses its profound sadness and deep regret at the passing of the phenomenal international actor Sam Neill at the age of 78; prides itself that despite his global renown and deep roots in New Zealand, he was born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1947; recognises his lifelong connection to and fondness for Ulster, where he spent his formative early years and to which he returned professionally to deliver masterclass performances, notably as a Belfast police chief in the BBC’s Peaky Blinders; celebrates his extraordinary five-decade career on stage and screen, commanding global audiences in cinematic masterpieces ranging from Jurassic Park and The Piano to The Hunt for Red October; notes that he brought immensely dignified warmth, unmatched versatility, and a uniquely intelligent presence to every role he undertook; acknowledges his immense courage, humour, and characteristic dignity, particularly during his hard-fought battles with illness; and extends its most heartfelt and deepest condolences to his family circle, friends, and many admirers across Northern Ireland, New Zealand, and the entire globe at this sudden and immense loss.

That this House expresses its profound sadness and deep regret at the passing of the phenomenal international actor Sam Neill at the age of 78; prides itself that despite his global renown and deep roots in New Zealand, he was born Nigel John Dermot Neill in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern...

That this House remembers with deep respect Heather Black of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, who sadly passed away in February 2026 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, one of the UK’s leading cancer killers; pays tribute to her courage in facing her illness and her determination to prioritise her family and wider community; recognises her passionate advocacy for greater awareness of early symptoms and improved access to early diagnosis, particularly in rural and remote communities in Mid-Wales; commends her significant contribution to charitable and community life through her work in the Dysynni Valley and beyond including her work with young people across Wales; applauds the efforts of her family, and the wider community in continuing her legacy through fundraising initiatives including Walk 60 Miles in June and the Tywyn Tractor Run; notes the planned Purple Party and community tributes in Llanegryn celebrating her life and impact; highlights the urgent need to improve survival rates and research funding for pancreatic cancer; and honours Heather’s enduring legacy of compassion, leadership, and unwavering service to others.

That this House remembers with deep respect Heather Black of Llanegryn, Gwynedd, who sadly passed away in February 2026 following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, one of the UK’s leading cancer killers; pays tribute to her courage in facing her illness and her determination to prioritise her family and wider...

That this House notes the sad passing of former Argyll and Bute councillor Donnie MacMillan who has died at the age of 98; recognises the immense contribution Donnie made to Mid Argyll in a political career which spanned five decades and several reorganisations of local government; acknowledges that his near half century of dedicated service to the people of Lochgilphead, Ardrishaig, and the villages of Mid Argyll was rewarded by his receiving the British Empire Medal in The Queen’s New Year Honours List in 2019, and in being given the Freedom of Argyll and Bute on his retirement from the council in 2022, at the age of 94; and sends its deepest condolences to Donnie’s family.

That this House notes the sad passing of former Argyll and Bute councillor Donnie MacMillan who has died at the age of 98; recognises the immense contribution Donnie made to Mid Argyll in a political career which spanned five decades and several reorganisations of local government; acknowledges that his near...

That this House honours Scott Hastings, recognising his exceptional contribution to Scottish rugby, particularly his role in Scotland’s historic 1990 Grand Slam victory, both as a distinguished Scotland international and British and Irish Lion, and as a respected broadcaster and ambassador for the sport; acknowledges his courage and advocacy in raising awareness of cancer support, informed by his own lived experience; pays tribute to his longstanding commitment to charitable causes, particularly around mental well-being and the drive to find a cure for motor neurone disease, and community engagement; and extends its deepest sympathies to his family, friends, former teammates and all who were inspired by his character, sportsmanship and service.

That this House honours Scott Hastings, recognising his exceptional contribution to Scottish rugby, particularly his role in Scotland’s historic 1990 Grand Slam victory, both as a distinguished Scotland international and British and Irish Lion, and as a respected broadcaster and ambassador for the sport; acknowledges his courage and advocacy in...

That this House honours the life of the late, great Scott Hastings; celebrates his distinguished contribution to rugby, including a legacy of 65 caps for his native Scotland and two British and Irish Lions tours; recognises that watching the Hastings brothers represent their country together was a rare and memorable privilege for rugby fans; recalls in particular his iconic, tournament-saving tackle on Rory Underwood; echoes Brian Moore’s heartfelt tribute that “rugby is much the poorer for his passing but very much the richer for his being”; and extends its deepest sympathies to all who cherished him, praying that he may rest in peace and rise in glory.

That this House honours the life of the late, great Scott Hastings; celebrates his distinguished contribution to rugby, including a legacy of 65 caps for his native Scotland and two British and Irish Lions tours; recognises that watching the Hastings brothers represent their country together was a rare and memorable...

That this House offers its sincere condolences to the families of Lewis Knox, 16, Fergus Ward, 17, and Jordan Cameron, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Scottish Highlands; notes with deep concern the disproportionately high number of road traffic accidents involving drivers in their first year of driving; acknowledges that graduated driving licence schemes operate in countries including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, where they have been associated with significant reductions in serious road traffic accidents; and calls for parliamentary consideration and debate of proposals, including those put forward by Lewis Knox’s father, Alan Knox, for measures such as temporary restrictions on carrying passengers during the first year after passing a driving test.

That this House offers its sincere condolences to the families of Lewis Knox, 16, Fergus Ward, 17, and Jordan Cameron, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a car accident in the Scottish Highlands; notes with deep concern the disproportionately high number of road traffic accidents involving drivers in their...

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death of the Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth on 29 April 2026 at the age of 89; gives thanks for his remarkable service to the Church and to public life in the UK and across the Commonwealth and particularly for his commitment to interfaith understanding through which he co-founded the Oxford Abrahamic Group and chaired the Council of Christians and Jews; recognises his service as Bishop of Oxford for nearly two decades from 1987 to 2006 and, latterly, his appointment to the House of Lords; acknowledges his many writings on faith, ethics and the arts, and his frequent contributions to Thought for the Day on Radio 4 over the years; and extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth.

That this House notes with the greatest sadness the death of the Right Rev. Lord Harries of Pentregarth on 29 April 2026 at the age of 89; gives thanks for his remarkable service to the Church and to public life in the UK and across the Commonwealth and particularly for...