Early Day Motions

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THIRD RUNWAY AT HEATHROW

That this House notes the Government's commitment given in the 2003 Aviation White Paper, The Future of Air Transport to reduce noise impacts and to ensure that air quality and environmental standards are met before proceeding with a third runway at Heathrow Airport; further notes the assurance give

MOBILITY BENEFITS FOR BLIND PEOPLE

That this House welcomes the cross-party support of numerous hon. Members for giving blind people access to the higher rate mobility component of disability living allowance; notes that both Opposition parties have indicated that they would support a move by the Government to end blind people's excl

KURDISH POLITICIAN LEYLA ZANA

That this House strongly condemns the unfair trial, conviction and sentencing of the Kurdish politician and former DEP MP, Leyla Zana in Diyabakir Court, on 4 December 2008, under the Turkish Penal Code and the anti-terror law for comments which she made in nine speeches; recalls that Leyla Zana had

DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

That this House calls for the disestablishment of the Church of England.

UNITED NATIONS AND POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BURMA

That this House condemns the arrest of over a thousand further political prisoners since the democracy uprising in September 2007, bringing the total to more than 2,100; further condemns the sentencing of hundreds of these activists to long jail terms; notes that many of the prisoners have been move

TREATMENT OF CHRISTIANS IN IRAQ

That this House is deeply concerned by the mass exodus of Iraqi Christians, which has decimated much of Iraq's ancient Assyrian-Chaldean community; notes that the Assyrian-Chaldeans make up over 95 per cent. of Iraq's Christians and that this exodus has largely been caused by escalating violence aga

TRANSPORT INNOVATION FUND FUNDING FOR GREATER MANCHESTER

That this House recognises the resounding rejection of the proposed Manchester Congestion Charge scheme in the Greater Manchester referendum; recognises that Greater Manchester requires massive investment in public transport to promote growth in the local economy; notes that £1.5 billion was to be m

EWING SCHOOL

That this House commends the work carried out by staff and teachers in schools for children with speech and language disorders; notes with deep concern the proposals put forward by Manchester City Council to close Ewing School in West Didsbury, which has won awards for inclusion; believes that break

LANCASTERIAN SCHOOL IN WEST DIDSBURY

That this House is deeply concerned at the proposals from Manchester City Council to close the secondary provision at Lancasterian School in West Didsbury; believes that the special educational needs of its pupils are best served by their hardworking teachers and other staff members; believes that t

PREVENTION OF HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

That this House regrets that the best estimate the Government has provided for the cost to the NHS of treating and preventing healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) is based on data that is 14 years old; notes that recent reductions in superbug infection rates are modest drops from record high lev

NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING AND THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES

That this House notes that the second tranche of National Lottery money diverted to the London 2012 Olympics will result in £675 million taken from the National Lottery Good Causes between now and 2012; recognises the enormous contribution that National Lottery money makes to sport, the arts, herita

SHELTER'S BAUBLES TO BAD HOUSING! CAMPAIGN

That this House supports Shelter's Baubles to Bad Housing! campaign, which highlights the millions of people who will be suffering stress or depression because of high housing costs this Christmas; is dismayed that more than two million families have been forced to reduce spending on food and clothi

WORKINGMEN'S SOCIAL CLUBS

That this House acknowledges the tremendous contribution that the Workingmen's and other social clubs have made to their communities; congratulates the Winlaton New West End Social Club on recently celebrating its 90th anniversary; recognises that it is a hub of activity for many groups in the local

USE OF MUSIC AS AN INSTRUMENT OF TORTURE

That this House notes and objects to the incessant playing of high volume music by United States interrogators as a form of psychological torture used to break prisoners; further notes that the existence of this practice has been acknowledged by the US's Psychological Operations Company; defends the

BANKING SECTOR AND CITY BONUSES

That this House notes that in the last year the Government effectively bailed out the banking system in general and several banks in particular; further notes that since that intervention interest rate cuts have not always been passed on in full and the home repossession rate has escalated; is disap

FIRST BUS FARE INCREASES IN SHEFFIELD

That this House, aware of the substantial reduction in fuel prices, is dismayed at bus fare increases averaging eight per cent., and in some cases as high as 14 per cent., announced by First Bus in Sheffield; is further aware that these increases will hit those on low incomes the hardest, will offer

COUNCIL HOUSE BUILDING

That this House points out the urgent need to boost the economy by a massive programme of public investment to improve existing council homes and estates and build a new generation of first-class council housing to provide secure tenancies and low rents, and managed by an accountable landlord of the

SUPERBUGS

That this House is concerned that, despite recent falls, infection rates of MRSA, C. difficile, Norovirus and other superbugs remain high, and there is considerable public anxiety about this issue; notes that as everyone can carry and spread superbugs, patients and visitors as well as hospital staff

UNITED UTILITIES CHARGES FOR PLACES OF WORSHIP

That this House expresses concern at the decision by United Utilities to introduce a new method of calculating surface water charges and highways drainage services, known as site area charging; recognises the negative impact this will have on churches and places of worship which, in some cases, will

SUPPORT FOR THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR

That this House recognises the invaluable contribution made by the voluntary sector across the country; further recognises that like other sectors, the voluntary sector is not immune to the impact of an economic downturn; notes that many of the services offered by voluntary organisations are often c

GB WOMEN'S FOOTBALL TEAM AT LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS

That this House notes that the debate about a GB football team at the 2012 London Olympics has focussed only on the men's game, and there has been little or no discussion of a GB women's football team at the Olympics; further notes that football is now one of the most popular team sports for women a

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA

That this House notes the historical declaration against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, presented to the General Assembly of the United Nations in December 2008; further notes that this declaration was submitted by the French government in consultation with the Inter

SUPERMARKET LABELLING OF MEAT

at end add `or Scottish, dependent on which designation the producer feels will command a greater premium price.'.

TASER GUNS

after `guns', insert `; but accepts, given the increasing threat to the lives of both police officers and other members of the public, that there is a need for an effective weapon to prevent violent law breakers from causing injury.'.

ENERGY PRICING

That this House notes that energy companies have now agreed to reduce energy prices by £500 million; further notes that this is only a small proportion of their recent additional profits of £4,000 million and is taking far too long to come through; further notes that all consumer groups, including s