Early Day Motions

UK COAL INDUSTRY

That this House is deeply concerned about the economic and environmental impact of the importation of 43,365,000 tonnes of coal into the UK last year from Indonesia, South Africa, Australia, Colombia, Russia, China and other far off places; notes that this makes climate change worse; and, while unde

HEALTH AND SAFETY (OFFENCES) ACT 2008

That this House notes that each of the 229 workplace deaths in 2008 was a personal tragedy and that the 299,000 injuries at work represent a wholly unacceptable toll; welcomes the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health event on 20 January 2009 to discuss the Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2

VOICE4CHANGE

That this House notes the important work done by black and minority ethnic (BME) third sector organisations in delivering services to marginalised communities; recognises that the BME third sector has grown out of a recognition that many of the needs of diverse communities have not been adequately m

SYRIAC AND ASSYRIAN CULTURAL RIGHTS

That this House is concerned about the cultural and religious rights of the Syriac and Assyrian community in Turkey, whose numbers in the Tur Abdin heartland have decreased from over 100,000 to under 3,000 in recent years; believes that the prohibition of the Syriac language violates the freedom of

CHORLEY OLDER PEOPLE'S FORUM

That this House acknowledges the establishing of the Chorley Older People's Forum for people over 50 years to come together, debate and discuss local issues; and recognises the commendable aims of the group to encourage social inclusion and to enable everyone to feel they have a voice as a demonstra

CROWN DEPENDENCIES AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

That this House recognises the enormous contribution by members of Her Majesty's Armed Services from each of the Crown Dependencies in wars and conflicts during the past 90 years, fighting for Queen, or King and country; believes that the sacrifices of all these brave men and women should be fully a

BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES AND REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

That this House recognises the enormous contribution by members of Her Majesty's Armed Services from each of the British Overseas Territories in wars and conflicts during the past 90 years, fighting for Queen, or King and country; believes that the sacrifices of all these brave men and women should

ABORTION RIGHTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House supports safe, legal abortion for women, within existing time limits, no matter where they live in the United Kingdom; notes that because the Abortion Act 1967 was never extended to Northern Ireland, women in Northern Ireland do not have the same access to abortion as women in the re

STUDENT OCCUPATIONS AND GAZA

That this House praises the wave of student occupations across the country against Israel's unlawful invasion and bombing of Gaza; regrets that an estimated thousand Palestinians have been killed as a direct result of the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza with many more people injured and suffering on

COMPENSATION PAYMENTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House believes that under no circumstances should taxpayers' money go to families of either Republican or Loyalist terrorists who murdered innocent victims in any part of the mainland or Northern Ireland.

REGULATION OF OFF-MAINS HEATING FUELS

after `oil', insert `, coal'.

GREENPEACE'S EMAIL CAMPAIGN ON HEATHROW

at end add `but recognises the strength of feeling against Heathrow expansion which has provoked this campaign; and calls on the Government to review its decision on Heathrow in the light of a new national policy statement on aviation.'.

JOBCENTRE PLUS AND COMPANIES ENTERING ADMINISTRATION

That this House is deeply concerned at the lack of consistency shown by administrators in allowing the excellent Jobcentre Plus access to employees on the day a company enters administration; calls on the Insolvency Service and the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure administrators work with

PARLIAMENTARIANS AND CONSULTANCY PAYMENTS

That this House believes that no member of either House of Parliament should be permitted to act as a paid consultant or adviser or receive payment or benefits in kind from private companies for any activity related to their parliamentary work.

TRAIN OPERATING COMPANY AND PARKING CHARGES

That this House notes the policy of train operating companies (TOCs) to make extortionate increases in car parking charges, including in NCP operated car parks; for instance, parking at Leigh-on-Sea station over the last three years was increased by 25 per cent. to £700 for an annual season ticket;

EVO MORALES AND THE BOLIVIAN CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM

That this House welcomes the victory of Evo Morales in winning the Bolivian constitutional referendum in Bolivia with the support of around 60 per cent. of the electorate; notes that the new constitution provides for a more equal distribution of Bolivia's natural resources and land and also addresse

HALIFAX TO LONDON RAIL LINK

That this House supports the Grand Northern Railway Company's bid to run direct train services from Halifax and other major West Yorkshire towns and cities to London; urges the Office of Rail Regulation to give Grand Northern's proposals the green light when it makes its decision in the coming week;

MINISTERIAL CARS

That this House congratulates the Parliamentary Secretary to the Cabinet Office, the hon. Member for West Bromwich East and the Minister for Further Education, the hon. Member for Birmingham, Erdington, for using British-built Ministerial cars; recognises the importance of supporting UK manufacturin

ECO-TOWNS AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

That this House welcomes the involvement of the Low Carbon Innovation Centre at the University of East Anglia in the proposed development of an eco-community at Rackheath in Norfolk; commends the Low Carbon Innovation Centre and developers Barrett Strategic and Building Partnerships for working toge

REDUNDANCY ARRANGEMENTS FOR HON. MEMBERS' STAFF

That this House notes the derisory redundancy arrangements available to staff of hon. Members as compared to other staff on the parliamentary estate; calls on the House authorities to review the arrangements before the next general election; and urges all hon. Members to support the UNITE Parliament

CRIMINAL LAW (S.I., 2009, No. 83)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2009 (S.I., 2009, No. 83), dated 22 January 2009, a copy of which was laid before this House on 23 January, be annulled.

PAROXYSMAL NOCTURNAL HAEMOGLOBINURIA

That this House welcomes the Government's decision to nationally commission services for the treatment of the ultra-orphan disease Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH); acknowledges that without treatment with eculizumab patients with this chronic life threatening disease are left only with th

RAILFREIGHT INTERCHANGES

That this House acknowledges the contribution of railfreight interchanges to the UK economy and the national infrastructure network; recognises that, by removing lorry journeys from the roads, railfreight interchanges reduce carbon emissions, road congestion and the deterioration of motorways; notes

RECESSION REPORTING AND THE BBC

That this House believes that, notwithstanding the very serious problems confronting the British economy, confidence, jobs and livelihoods of real people are affected by the reporting of events by mass media; notes the readiness of the BBC, with its significant global reach to further dramatise, acc

DEVELOPING AND PRESERVING SCOTLAND'S FORESTS

That this House welcomes the Forestry Commission Scotland's consultation on provisions for forestry in the Scottish Climate Change Bill and the Scottish Government's continued engagement with key forestry stakeholders; notes that the proposal to lease some woodlands would apply only to the most comm