Early Day Motions

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION (PARLIAMENT) ORDER 2009

That this House notes with concern the provisions in the Freedom of Information (Parliament) Order 2009 to remove the expenses of hon. Members and Peers from the scope of the Freedom of Information Act; notes that this Order singles out hon. Members and Peers in a special category as the only public

SMALL BUSINESSES

That this House notes with regret that Kaydee's Bookshop, an award-winning bookshop in Clitheroe, is closing after 60 years due to the current economic climate; realises that there will be nine job losses as a consequence; recognises that the closure is symptomatic of current economic policy and tha

NEW PRESIDENT AND HEROISM OF CAPTAIN SULLENBERGER IN AMERICA

That this House notes the commencement of the Presidency of the United States of America of Barack Obama; wishes him well in his endeavours not just in the US but across the world; salutes the present day heroism of people like Captain Chesley B Sullenberger III, as by his actions 155 passengers sur

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S YEAR OF FOOD

That this House congratulates the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on the forthcoming publication of their joint report about science and food entitled the Vital Ingredient; notes that the launch of this major report is on 21 January at the House wi

SHARED SURFACES AND DISABLED PEOPLE

That this House supports the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (Guide Dogs) and the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee in calling for a moratorium on new shared surface schemes in our towns and cities until the Department for Transport has published the results of its forthcoming resea

FESTIVE ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN 2008

That this House welcomes figures confirming that in Scotland almost 200 fewer motorists were arrested for drink and drug-driving offences over the festive season compared to 2007; and hails the efforts of the Scottish Government, Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland and all eight police

TRIDENT

That this House applauds the forthright views of Field Marshal Lord Bramall, General Lord Ramsbotham and General Sir Hugh Beach on Trident; and urges the Government on this occasion to consult individual Labour Party members and facilitate a vote on the issue at the Party's Annual Conference to info

MINISTERS IN A LABOUR GOVERNMENT

That this House takes the view that all Ministers in a Labour Government should be members of the Labour Party.

CREDIT INSURANCE AND THE FURNITURE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

That this House acknowledges the importance of the furniture manufacturing industry to the UK economy, with an annual output of almost £10 billion and direct employment of around 124,000 people within 7,500 enterprises; further notes the problem of obtaining credit insurance in light of the economic

OBAMA ADMINISTRATION, NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT AND GLOBAL SECURITY

That this House warmly welcomes the priority accorded to strengthening the global nuclear non-proliferation regime by Senator Hillary Clinton in her confirmation hearing before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee on 13 January; notes that she identified the Non-Proliferation Treaty as the corn

REGIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA

That this House views with growing alarm the flood of newspapers and reporting jobs being lost all over Britain as a result of cut-backs by the Trinity Mirror publishing group; records the fact that 44 newspapers have been cut in the past 12 months alone; understands that a further £20 million worth

LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND COMMUNITY COHESION

That this House congratulates local paid-for daily and free weekly papers on the service they provide for communities, particularly in keeping people informed about news, services and events in their area, campaigning on important local issues, helping to maintain a vibrant local economy, holding el

GYPSY AND TRAVELLER SITES

That this House notes the shortage of Gypsy and Traveller sites; believes that an increase in the supply of Gypsy and Traveller sites related to actual need will reduce the number of unauthorised encampments and developments and enforcement costs, improving community relations and cohesion; and furt

KEIB THOMAS

That this House recognises the outstanding contribution to the community made by Keib Thomas over 27 years in Southwark before his tragic and untimely death in July 2007; notes that while he spent much of his life in Southwark he never lost touch with his Ceredigion roots; acknowledges particularly

HAUL

That this House congratulates HAUL, a Ceredigion-based charity that creates artwork for healthcare settings in the county, for over 10 years of outstanding work; acknowledges the importance of art and other cultural facilities in making hospital stays as comfortable as possible; notes the enthusiasm

AID TO AFGHANISTAN

That this House welcomes the £600 million of aid pledged in June 2008 to Afghanistan by the UK Government up to 2012-13; notes the concern of many in Afghanistan that international aid is not sufficient to deal with the growing humanitarian problems in the country; further notes that while the milit

LONDON INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

That this House congratulates the British Marine Federation on its investment in the 55th London International Boat Show that will take place on 9 to 18 January 2009 at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre; recognises that the Boat Show is a major sales platform for the UK leisure marine industry, which cont

TEXT LIFE FOR PEACE FOR ISRAEL, PEACE FOR GAZA CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the need for a sustainable peace in the Middle East, in which both Israelis and Gazans can live their lives, free from the hateful and violent ideology of Hamas; commends to all hon. Members the initiative launched by the Jewish community at the Peace for Israel, Peace for

NEW WATER CHARGES AND THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

That this House notes with concern that the imposition of new surface water drainage charges comes at the worst possible time for the voluntary sector, ranging from churches to sports clubs to local scout and guide huts, many of which are already suffering from a fall in donation income and investme

IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES GUIDANCE BY CANCER NETWORKS

That this House notes the findings of the audit of Improving Outcomes Guidance carried out by the Prostate Cancer Charter for Action, to what outcome?; expresses concern that fewer than one in four cancer networks is fully on course to implement items of Improving Outcomes Guidance across all cancer

MAINTAINING PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF SCOTTISH FORESTS

That this House notes with deep concern the SNP Scottish Government's proposal to lease 25 per cent. of the most commercially, viable, publicly-owned Scottish forests to private investment companies for up to 75 years; further notes that the 25 per cent. could equate to 40 per cent. of production fo

INTERNATIONAL POLICY ON SUDAN

That this House notes the fourth anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between North and South Sudan that ended decades of brutal civil war; welcomes the Chatham House report entitled Against the Gathering Storm which highlights the risk of renewed civil war in Sudan if the CPA brea

END TO CHILD SUFFERING IN GAZA

That this House calls on the Government to assist in bringing an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas; recognises that the current escalation of violence is unprecedented in both the scope and the impact this is having on Gaza's children, who suffer physically and emotionally; is concerned t

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES AND BANKING PRACTICES

That this House welcomes the measures taken by the Government to support parts of the banking sector during the economic downturn, in particular the significant financial package to a number of banks; recognises that just as the global economic downturn is having an impact on the banking sector, it

AGE CONCERN'S THE PRICE OF NO ADVICE CAMPAIGN

That this House wishes to highlight the aims of Age Concern's campaign to increase older people's access to information and advice services; notes that such services can greatly improve older people's lives but are gaining less funding at a time when the need for the service is increasing; further n