Early Day Motions

VALUE ADDED TAX (S.I., 2008, No. 3020)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Value Added Tax (Change of Rate) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 3020), dated 24th November 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 24th November, be annulled.

SECTION 106 MONIES

That this House is concerned that a number of local authorities are sitting on reserves of section 106 monies; recognises that this money is designated for specific projects such as building affordable properties and community facilities; and calls on local authorities to act now by spending this mo

JOHN SERGEANT AND STRICTLY COME DANCING

leave out `devastated by' and insert `mildly interested in.'.

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

That this House recognises that section 6 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 makes companies that are 100 per cent. owned by the Crown or by a single public authority subject to the Act; notes that a company owned by more than one public authority would be exempt as would a company 99 per cent.

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICES IN THE SOUTH WEST

That this House notes with serious concern the continuing threat to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offices and jobs in the South West region; believes that closure of HMRC offices will have an adverse impact on local communities and vulnerable individuals; further notes the efforts of HMRC staff to r

FUNDING FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS

That this House recognises the huge contribution of the Special Olympics movement in transforming the lives of intellectually disabled athletes by providing year-round sports training and athletic competitions through which they can nurture and develop their athletic abilities; notes that providing

IMPACT OF COCAINE

That this House notes the warning of Francisco Santos Caldern, Vice President of Colombia, about the link between cocaine use in the UK and terrorism, organised crime and environmental destruction; believes that all young people should understand that as Vice President Caldern stated `if you snort a

ROYAL MAIL ROBERT BURNS HOMECOMING SOUVENIR STAMPS

That this House notes that Royal Mail intends to produce a Robert Burns 250th anniversary issue souvenir sheet of stamps as part of the 2009 Homecoming celebrations but that this will be a sheet at a cost of £2.66 and will not be available as individual Burns 250th anniversary stamps; believes that

JAMES CLERK MAXWELL STATUE

That this House welcomes the unveiling of a statue to the great Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell, taking place in George Street, Edinburgh on 25th November 2008; recognises that Clerk Maxwell is one of the most influential scientists of all time, his discovery of the nature of electromagnetic

REMOVAL OF EAST ANGLIA RAILWAY RESTAURANT CARS

That this House deplores the announcement by National Express East Anglia that it is to discontinue its award-winning restaurant car service on the main line route between London and Norwich via Colchester as part of a package involving the loss of more than 300 jobs in different parts of the railwa

JOHN SERGEANT AND STRICTLY COME DANCING

That this House is devastated by the circumstances surrounding John Sergeant's departure from Strictly Come Dancing; notes that the programme is a highly popular light entertainment show aimed at entertaining the licence fee paying public, not a serious talent show to launch `wannabes' on a dancing

POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT (No. 4)

That this House welcomes the award of the new contract for the continuation of the Post Office Card Account to Post Office Ltd; is concerned that the process of invitation and application needed to open an account is unnecessarily complicated and proves a deterrent to take-up; and calls for the Gove

PAY FREEZE AT TRINITY MIRROR

That this House notes with concern the announcement of Trinity Mirror, the national and regional news publisher, of a freeze on staff pay over the next year; further notes that Trinity Mirror has already cut 1,200 jobs and closed 44 titles in the last year; believes that news provision, at national,

SUNDERLAND ECHO CHRISTMAS TOYS APPEAL

That this House congratulates the traditional Sunderland Echo Christmas Toys Appeal for Wearside Women in Need and Sunderland Social Services to help give a happy Christmas to all children in need throughout the city; praises the generosity of local people who have given so much in the past; and loo

52nd LONDON FILM FESTIVAL

That this House congratulates the British Film Institute (BFI) on the success of its 52nd London Film Festival, which attracted over 123,000 admissions and screened 300 films from 43 countries, including 15 world premieres and an unprecedented number of new British films; notes that the Times BFI Lo

GOVERNMENT ACTION ON SALE AND RENT BACK AGREEMENTS

That this House notes that the current economic crisis has caused widespread uncertainty and placed huge pressures on homeowners; recognises that as many as 55,000 homeowners to date have turned to unconventional and unregulated housing agreements such as Sale and Rent Back (SRB) agreements to ease

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 2008

That this House notes that 25th November 2008 is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women; expresses concern that in the UK at least one in four women still experience domestic violence during their adult lives, at least two women are killed by their current or former partner

CONDUCT OF HON. MEMBERS FOR TATTON AND STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

leave out from `notes' to end and insert `the sensible advice by the hon. Member for Tatton, supported later by the Prime Minister's talk of deflation; urges the Government not to be afraid of adopting more of the approaches, analyses and proposals of the Conservatives when they believe such action

REDUCING NUMBERS OF HOME REPOSSESSIONS

That this House notes the Council of Mortgage Lenders' estimate that repossessions will rise to 45,000 homes this year; further notes that lenders are becoming more aggressive in reducing the debt they were more than happy to take on a few months ago; understands the misery caused to families and ch

DARTFORD CROSSING TOLL INCREASE

That this House is concerned that the Government failed to keep the promise that the Dartford Crossing tolls would end when the crossing costs were met in full, which happened in 2003, and that continued failure to meet promises brings political parties into disrepute; notes the public outcry at the

ABOLITION OF PRESCRIPTION CHARGES IN ENGLAND

That this House congratulates the Government on its new deal with pharmaceutical companies which is estimated to save the NHS £400 million on its drugs bill; notes that paid-for prescriptions raise £430 million in England; further notes that people in England often cannot afford the drugs they are p

EXTENSION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEME (No. 2)

That this House recognises the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) to be woefully inadequate for the purpose of helping those whose pensions have been wound up; further recognises that faith in the pension system must be restored and that can only be done through Government action; further recognises

PRESS COMPLAINTS COMMISSION AND GILES COREN

That this House notes with great sadness the decision of the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) to refuse to take action in the case of Giles Coren's article of 26th July 2008 published in The Times and supports the Association of the Foundation of Poles in Great Britain that the use of offensive wor

SOUTH THAMES COLLEGE

That this House recognises the role played by South Thames College in delivering high quality education and training which develops skills for individuals, employers and the economy; welcomes the acknowledgement of the continually improving standard of service that the college provides to its learne

HEREFORDSHIRE AND THE EUROPEAN ENTERPRISE AWARDS

That this House congratulates Herefordshire on winning the Enterprising Britain 2008 runner-up award; notes the actions that Herefordshire Council and its partners have taken to bring about sustainable prosperity in the county; further notes the outstanding initiatives that offer support to and prom