Early Day Motions

GROCERY MARKET OMBUDSMAN

That this House welcomes the recommendations of the Competitions Commission's Grocery Market Inquiry that a strengthened Grocery Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) monitored and enforced by an independent Ombudsman should be established; notes that the Commission found supermarket practices which `tran

CRIMINAL LAW (S.I., 2008, No. 3297)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Penalties for Disorderly Behaviour (Amount of Penalty) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I., No. 3297), dated 29 December 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2 January, be annulled.

TRIBUNALS AND INQUIRIES (S.I., 2008, No. 2699)

That the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2699), dated 9 October 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 15 October, in the previous Session of Parliament, be revoked.

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HOSPITAL

That this House notes the report of the College of Emergency Medicine, The Way Ahead 2008 to 2012, which concluded that there is no evidence of the clinical or financial benefit of the urgent care model; further notes that the Government's proposals are clinically unproven and against the principle

ANGLING TRUST

That this House welcomes the establishment of the Angling Trust; urges the Government to work closely with the Angling Trust; and notes the contribution that the country's four million anglers make to the environment and to the economy.

COMMISSION PROPOSALS FOR RECREATIONAL SEA ANGLING

That this House expresses concern over the European Commission's proposals to include recreational sea angling catches within the national quota, introduce a licensing scheme for vessels involved with recreational sea angling and force anglers to register their catches (Article 47 of the Commission'

MANAGED PUBS

That this House regrets the decision taken by Thwaites to unilaterally change its managed pubs into tenanted ones; considers this to be a serious threat to employees working in these pubs and to the role of the pub as the social hub of the community where people can enjoy alcohol in a responsible ma

ACCORD COALITION

That this House supports Accord, the national coalition that unites religious and non-religious individuals and organisations campaigning for inclusive schools; believes that all state schools should be open to children and teachers of all backgrounds and beliefs; is concerned that current legislati

PENNINE REACH RAPID TRANSIT SCHEME

That this House recognises the need to improve the efficiency of and access to public transport; further recognises the need to reduce traffic congestion on environmental grounds; notes the proposals by local authorities in East Lancashire to introduce the Pennine Reach Rapid Transit Scheme; further

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY

That this House notes the results of the Times Education Student Experience Survey published on 15 January 2009 which identified Aberystwyth University as offering the best all round university experience in Wales; congratulates Aberystwyth on being placed eighth out of the 101 universities surveyed

ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

That this House welcomes the launch of the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning (CALL) in September 2008; shares its concern that over 1.4 million places have been lost in the last two years in English adult education due to cuts and fee rises; notes that over 150 organisations are CALL suppor

EMPTY BUSINESS PROPERTY RATES

That this House notes the Government's empty property rate relief is causing some perfectly good properties to be destroyed or let at a peppercorn rent to reduce the rate burden for the owner; further notes that empty property rate relief is a tool which can be used to reduce attrition in the proper

RETIREMENT OF PETER YOUNG FROM THE EVENING CHRONICLE IN NEWCASTLE

That this House wishes to mark the retirement of Peter Young as the political editor of the Evening Chronicle, based in Newcastle; notes that Peter enjoyed a long career as a journalist, including stints at the Evening Mail, Birmingham, Express and Star, Wolverhampton and Shields Gazette, South Shie

NATIONALISATION OF BANKS AND ALTERNATIVE FINANCIAL PROVISION

That this House believes that the Government should implement in full the 1983 manifesto policy put forward by the then Leader of the Labour Party, the right hon. Member for Ebbw Vale, now Blaenau Gwent constituency, that the banks should be nationalised; further believes that the future of banking

STANDARDS OF CUSTOMER CARE AT VODAFONE

That this House is concerned that during a recession when many British companies are demonstrating very high standards of customer care to enable them to remain competitive in an increasingly difficult economic environment, a small number of companies such as Vodafone UK have in some instances shown

NEW UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY AND CUBA, IRAN AND NORTH KOREA

That this House fully endorses the sentiments expressed by President Obama in his inaugural speech as 44th President of the United States on 20 January 2009 when he said that the United States is a `friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity'; is enc

PRESIDENT OBAMA, OPENNESS IN POLITICS AND HON. MEMBERS' EXPENSES

That this House welcomes President Obama's inaugural speech statement that those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account - to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day - because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their g

AVAILABILITY OF PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

That this House is increasingly aware that patient demand for photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of a range of cancers and other conditions is not being met by the NHS; notes that the treatment is much less invasive and less traumatic for patients compared to surgery, radiotherapy and chem

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY NUMBERS

That this House recognises Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service's campaign encouraging the practice of adding In Case of Emergency (ICE) to the emergency contact's name in mobile phones; notes that the majority of the population now carry a mobile phone, making it the most effective means of identifyi

AVERAGE NATIONAL BROADBAND SPEED

That this House calls on the Government to take action following the investigation by Ofcom that found a fifth of United Kingdom homes to be receiving less than 25 per cent. of the broadband capability being paid for; notes with concern that the United Kingdom is significantly behind the leading bro

TUC CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE JOBSEEKER'S ALLOWANCE

That this House notes with concern that unemployment has risen to around two million; sympathises with those newly redundant workers who will find themselves on unemployment benefit; expresses concern at the low level of such benefits at just 60.50 per week for those over 25 years old and 47.95 for

END OF HOSTILITIES IN GAZA

That this House welcomes the end of hostilities in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces; deplores the loss of over 1,300 Palestinian and 13 Israeli lives; recognises the need for the international community to begin an urgent and substantial humanitarian relief and reconstruction effort to alle

SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES ON ANIMALS AND THE USE OF NON-ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES

That this House is concerned that for the sixth successive year the number of scientific procedures on animals has steadily increased, reaching over 3.2 million in 2007, the highest level since 1991; notes that the use of animals in scientific procedures continues to outstrip the development of non-

CHRISTMAS CARD RECYCLING SCHEME

That this House supports the Woodland Trust Christmas card recycling scheme running throughout January 2009; welcomes the aim of encouraging the public to recycle their cards at bins in WH Smith, Tesco, TK Maxx and Marks and Spencer; notes the success of last year's scheme which collected 73.6 milli

OVERSEAS HEAVY GOODS VEHICLES

leave out from `and' to end and add `and calls on the Government to introduce a national lorry road user charging scheme to provide a stream of investment to the UK's public transport infrastructure.'.