Early Day Motions

ANTI-SEMITISM ON CAMPUS

That this House notes the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Anti-Semitism's report, and in particular the section on Anti-Semitism in Higher Education and its five recommendations; welcomes the improved reporting of incidents through the Community Security Trust and the Union of Jewish Students;

YEAR OF THE OX

That this House looks forward to a munificent Year of the Ox, noting that the last Year of the Ox was munificent only for some.

REFORM OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

That this House notes that on 15 June 2006, the Secretary of State for Justice, then Leader of the House, confirmed in a letter that he agreed that it is an anomaly that those who have broken the law in a manner sufficiently serious to warrant a significant custodial sentence, are able to resume the

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT CAMPAIGN

leave out from `campaign' to end and add `and to commence negotiations to withdraw from the European Union Common Agricultural Policy, which stands in the way of fair trade.'.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINK

after `Sheffield', insert `Newcastle'.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINK

leave out `Leeds via Sheffield' and insert `Newcastle via Sheffield and Leeds'.

HIGH-SPEED RAIL LINK

leave out from `soon as' to end and insert `practicable including the possibility of adopting Maglev technology'.

REGISTER OF LOBBYISTS

That this House notes with approval the recent Report of the Public Administration Select Committee on lobbying which calls for a mandatory register of lobbying activity provided for in statute, independently managed and enforced, and which would include information provided by both lobbyists and th

CHILD TRUST FUNDS

That this House notes the excellence of the Child Trust funds, the opportunities they provide to young people to start life with assets and capital and the high take-up across the country; further notes that they are linked to the Stock Exchange; further notes that they are currently coming under ex

RETRO-REFLECTIVE MARKINGS ON HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES

That this House is concerned that the most recent road accident statistics show that in 2007 the number of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) increased despite a drop in the overall number of accidents; notes that although HGVs make up just 5.7 per cent. of road traffic, they are

FREE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR LONG-TERM CONDITIONS

That this House is concerned that large numbers of people with long-term conditions are struggling to afford vital medication and that some are unable to pay; welcomes the commitment given by the Prime Minister in September 2008 to abolish prescription charges for people with cancer from April 2009

ELECTION OF ANDROS KYPRIANOU

That this House welcomes the election of Andros Kyprianou as the fifth General Secretary and leader of AKEL, the governing party in the Republic of Cyprus, succeeding President Demetris Christofias after the latter stood down to concentrate on the settlement talks with Turkish Cypriot leader, Mehmet

NEW STANDARD CONTRACT FOR HON. MEMBERS' STAFF

That this House notes with concern the new standard contract for hon. Members' staff which extends the minimum hours of work from 37.5 to 42 hours and does not allow hon. Members to negotiate contractual hours outside these boundaries; is concerned that this will cause tension where new employees ha

SAFETY OF MEDICINES

That this House believes that the safety of medicines should be established by the most reliable methods available in order to reduce the large and increasing toll of serious adverse drug reactions; and calls on the Government to initiate an unprecedented comparison of currently required animal test

REGULATION OF OFF-MAINS HEATING FUELS

That this House notes with concern that off-mains heating fuels, particularly oil and liquid petroleum gas, remain unregulated; believes this leaves consumers, particularly in rural areas, with no alternative heating option to using companies outside of the regulatory system; further notes that the

GRAFFITI AND OTHER CRIME

That this House notes the research of the University of Groningen that demonstrates that a graffiti ridden environment causes people to be twice as likely to litter and indulge in petty theft; further notes the difficulties of enforcing sanctions against those people who create a mess with graffiti;

SECOND OPINIONS IN FAMILY DIVISION

That this House believes that parties in family division proceedings should be allowed to obtain a second opinion in respect of expert reports.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY AND THE EUROPEAN UNION

That this House calls on the Government to work with the United Kingdom's European partners for the introduction of a Europe-wide annual national holiday to mark Holocaust Day on 27 January each year, the anniversary of the relief of Auschwitz-Birkenau, such that the grief, the horror, the sorrow, t

BBC, SKY AND THE DISASTERS EMERGENCY COMMITTEE

That this House believes that the BBC and Sky should broadcast the Disasters Emergency Committee's (DEC) humanitarian aid appeal for Gaza aid relief and reconstruction; further believes that civilians in the Gaza Strip are in desperate need of food, medicine, water and blankets; notes that the DEC i

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

That this House notes with concern that London Metropolitan University is facing a reduction of £18 million in its teaching budget and a claw-back of £38 million in past funding as a result of inaccurate returns on student completion rates; further notes with deep concern that university managers ha

SAVINGS GUARANTEE

That this House notes with concern the negative impact on savers following continued reductions in interest rates; recognises that the fall in interest rates is necessary in order to help stimulate economic activity during the current downturn, but also highlights the impact this has on those with s

RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2013

That this House welcomes the decision by the Rugby Football League to bid for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup; recognises that participation levels in rugby league are increasing both in the United Kingdom and abroad; notes the benefits of bringing the Rugby League World Cup to the UK which will hel

CAPITAL SPENDING ON COLLEGES

That this House condemns the decision of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to halt approval of further capital expenditure by colleges pending a review; is concerned that this is already delaying capital expenditure at a time when the Government has promised to accelerate investment in order to

EAST CHESHIRE HOSPICE CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION

That this House congratulates the 200 volunteers and the organisers Richard Raymond and Peter Chapman of the East Cheshire Hospice 2009 Christmas tree collection, which was carried out on the weekend of 10 and 11 January 2009; notes that this valuable and worthwhile environmental initiative raised w

FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT

That this House is appalled that passengers using First Capital Connect train services who have recently had to endure above inflation fare hikes in January are now faced with cuts to ticket office opening hours which will see offices open for around 800 fewer hours a week than at present; believes