Early Day Motions

EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE STANDARD

That this House believes that, in light of the strong recommendation made by the Climate Change Committee that the power sector should be almost fully decarbonised by 2030, and its warning of the potential dangers of a purely market-led approach leading to carbon lock in, the Government should bring

CONDUCT OF MR HANS-GERT POTTERING AND MR DANIEL COHN-BENDIT

That this House notes with deep concern reports of the conduct of Mr Hans-Gert Pottering, President of the European Parliament, and Mr Daniel Cohn-Bendit, Leader of Green MEPs, towards the distinguished and honourable President of the Czech Republic, Mr Vaclav Klaus during their recent meeting in Pr

FREE TELEVISION LICENCES FOR PENSIONERS

That this House recognises that the elderly are amongst the most vulnerable during these tough economic times; is concerned at the increasing numbers of pensioners who are finding themselves in fuel poverty; recognises the benefits of giving those aged over 75 years a free television licence; and en

TREATMENT OF SAVERS

That this House recognises that there are six times more savers in the UK than mortgage holders; further recognises that saving is a practice that should be encouraged but has declined rapidly in recent years; acknowledges that older people in particular are being hit by very low interest rates and

US AND IRAQ

That this House notes with understanding the protest made by Mr Muntader al-Zaidi, a reporter with the Al-Baghdadiya TV channel, in hurling his shoes at United States President George W. Bush during the President's valedictory visit to Baghdad's high security green zone on 14 December; notes that in

CRUELTY AGAINST ANIMALS

That this House notes that the video, posted on the internet by Animal Saviours, graphically shows the skinning alive of dogs for the fur trade and depicts some of the most outrageous, horrific and utterly disgusting acts of cruelty that can ever have been perpetrated; suggests that hon. Members wou

HUMAN RIGHTS IN KAZAKHSTAN

That this House notes with concern the findings of the Human Rights Watch report An Atmosphere of Quiet Repression, detailing the poor state of human rights in Kazakhstan; furthers notes that serious improvement should be expected for when Kazakhstan chairs the Organisation for Security and Co-opera

BENEFITS SYSTEM AND SHARED PARENTING

That this House notes that child benefit can only be paid to one parent; further notes that this unnecessarily discriminates against the other parent where parents are separated and maintain shared custody of children; further notes that this can further discriminate against one parent by preventing

WELSH TRUST FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE

That this House, noting the innumerable lives scarred by physical, sexual, psychological and emotional abuse, welcomes the Welsh Trust for Prevention of Abuse's project Elders and Betters, a film targeting the abuse of the elderly both in their own homes and care homes in Wales, highlighting and ide

RECENT ATTACKS AGAINST CHRISTIANS IN ORISSA INDIA

That this House is deeply disturbed by the systematic attacks perpetrated against the Christian community in Kandhamal and other districts of Orissa state in India following the deplorable assassination of Swami Lakhmananda Saraswati, which has been characterised by brutal murder, arson, destruction

DEVELOPING THE NORTHERN KITES PROJECT

That this House congratulates Go North East for winning the national bus branding award for the UK for its Red Kite bus service, the highest award in the country for such activity; notes that Go North East was selected for the national award from 190 companies throughout the country; commends Go Nor

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS JUDGMENT AND THE NATIONAL DNA DATABASE

That this House welcomes the verdict of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of S vs Marper; believes that the DNA of innocent people should not be retained in the National Database; notes that 2.3 million offenders do not have their DNA details on the database whereas around 730,000 innoc

COST OF TELEPHONE CALLS FOR PRISONERS

That this House welcomes the super-complaint on the high cost of telephone calls for prisoners lodged with Ofcom by the national consumer councils of England, Scotland and Wales and supported by the Prison Reform Trust; is concerned that the cost of a 30 minute call from a prison to a landline is ov

RECOGNITION OF KASHMIRI COMMUNITY IN CENSUS RETURNS

That this House recognises there is a considerable Kashmir community in the UK and praises the contribution it makes to the fabric of British life; notes that in previous census returns there has not been a separate Kashmiri ethnic group category; calls on the Government to give recognition to the 6

EQUITABLE LIFE (No. 2)

That this House deplores the fact that the Government's response to the Ombudsman's report on Equitable Life will not be published until 2009; notes that this delay represents a failure to meet the commitment made by the Prime Minister in response to the hon. Member for Shrewsbury in the debate on t

EARLY VOTING

That this House notes that the current electoral arrangement in the UK of allowing only one day to vote is insufficient and can hinder the democratic process; further notes that turnout can be raised substantially by making voting easier or more attractive; applauds the US for its introduction of ea

LATE PRESIDENT OF CYPRUS TASSOS PAPADOPOULOS

That this House joins the people of Cyprus, his wife Fotini, his family, friends and colleagues in mourning the passing of the former President of the Republic of Cyprus, Tassos Papadopoulos, who died on 12 December 2008, of lung cancer; recalls that he served as the Fifth President of the Republic

FUTURE OF MOLDOVA

That this House reiterates its strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova within internationally recognised borders; supports the European integration perspective of Moldova; strongly encourages early adoption of a new EU-Moldova Agreement to pave the way

ASSAULTS ON NHS STAFF

That this House notes with alarm the number of NHS staff who are subject to physical assault by patients and relatives of patients; recognises the excellent service provided by NHS staff who are dedicated to providing patients with the highest possible level of care for the benefit of the public; de

MILITARY PERSONNEL OVERSEAS

That this House sends its best wishes to all overseas military personnel and their families serving the UK during the festive period; recognises the important work they are doing and the sacrifices they are making; welcomes the announcement that troop withdrawals from Iraq are expected in April 2009

CHARITIES AND CHURCHES AT CHRISTMAS

That this House recognises that many charities, organisations and churches around the country are working tirelessly to support those for whom Christmas is a difficult time; acknowledges their provision of homeless shelters, support for those with health problems, company and support for those on th

CAFOD AND THE HALLMARK NICKEL PROJECT IN THE PHILIPPINES

That this House supports the work of CAFOD in exposing the significant reservations about the Hallmark Nickel project in the Philippines run by BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company; notes the potential impact this project will have on the local community which relies mostly on fishing an

UK INTERNATIONAL HUB AIRPORT

That this House recognises the need for a world-class international airport in the UK; notes that additional capacity in the South East will be essential to achieving this, and that future economic growth in the UK including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions depends on global

DEPARTMENTAL SELECT COMMITTEES

That this House notes that in 1979 Norman St. John-Stevas moved the motion to establish departmental select committees to embark `upon a series of changes that could constitute the most important reforms of the century'; further notes that he cited `public and professional anxiety' at Parliament's f

ILLEGAL LOGGING (No. 2)

That this House welcomes the recent publication of the Environmental Investigation Agency's Buyer Beware report into UK sales of wood sourced from illegally logged trees; is deeply concerned that the current system of industry self-regulation is not effective in preventing the use of such wood in ne