Early Day Motions

AMRITSAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

That this House appreciates the concern within the Panjabi community at the threat to Amritsar International Airport from the withdrawal of direct flights by Singapore and Jet airlines from the airport, caused partly by the imposition of high landing charges and delays in freight duty repayments; no

STEP-FREE ACCESS TO FINSBURY PARK STATION

That this House is very sad to learn that the Mayor of London's investment priorities for Transport for London (TfL) do not include step-free access for Finsbury Park Station, thus preventing people with disabilities who use the station from accessing the Piccadilly and Victoria lines, or suburban m

INVOLVEMENT OF A GB SOCCER TEAM AT THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES

That this House notes with concern that the issue of a British football team for the 2012 Olympics has not yet been resolved; further notes that the Home Nations' tournament would be a popular resolution to this problem, and that the use of such a tournament has a precedent in determining qualifiers

FOUL LANGUAGE ON TELEVISION

That this House deplores the level of foul language on television; and congratulates the Daily Mirror's campaign to stop this abuse.

VISIT OF CRAWLEY'S DIEGO GARCIA ASSOCIATION TO ITS HOMELAND

That this House notes the disappointment caused by the House of Lords' decision for the people forced to leave Diego Garcia and the Chagos Islands four decades ago; further notes that Mr Allen Vincatassin, Leader of the Diego Garcian Association in Crawley, has campaigned tirelessly for six people t

PROPOSED CLOSURE OF TETLEY BREWERY, LEEDS

That this House condemns the decision by Carlsberg Tetley to close the historic Tetley Brewery in Leeds that employs 170 staff; welcomes the Yorkshire Evening Post's campaign to persuade Carlsberg to keep Tetley's as a locally brewed brand; and calls on everyone who wishes to retain a beer that has

UK OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TEAM

leave out `welcomes' and insert `notes'.

UK OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TEAM

leave out from `FIFA' to end and add `concerning a 2012 Olympics UK football team; but remains very concerned about the proposals for a 2012 Olympics football team; believes that any such plans could threaten the independence of the Scottish football team; supports the Scottish Football Association

INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO THE INTEGRATED CHILDREN'S SYSTEM

That this House calls for an independent inquiry on whether the Integrated Children's System assists or hinders child protection and on what the effects of the other changes introduced since the Laming report have been; and further calls on the Department for Children, Schools and Families to reveal

MENINGITIS AWARENESS AND NATIONAL IMMUNISATION PROGRAMME

That this House welcomes Meningitis Research Foundation's Winter Awareness campaign; notes that meningitis is a disease that affects nine new people everyday, of whom one will die and two more will suffer life-altering after-effects, such as brain damage, deafness and multiple amputations; further n

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRIMARY SCHOOL, WASHINGTON

That this House congratulates and pays tribute to the staff, pupils and governors of John F. Kennedy Primary and Nursery School, Washington, on being accredited for outstanding development in the International School Awards 2008; and commends the school for giving pupils a greater understanding of o

TOBACCO VENDING MACHINES

That this House supports the British Heart Foundation's call for urgent action to ensure a new generation of young people do not become smokers; believes that children's easy access to cigarettes through tobacco vending machines undermines other important tobacco control measures; notes that the Bri

APPOINTMENTS TO SELECT COMMITTEES

That this House believes that appointment to select committees of this House should be based on experience, knowledge and merit; further believes that the work of Government departments is improved by proper scrutiny by select committees; and further believes that the political patronage of party wh

WATER BILLS

That this House expresses concern about the effect of high water bills on individuals and families during the current challenging economic climate; recognises the particular difficulties faced by vulnerable groups and those on low incomes; welcomes the All Party Parliamentary Water Group's April 200

COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY

That this House notes the success of Community Service Volunteers (CSV) 13th annual Make a Difference Day, the UK's biggest day of hands-on volunteering and the only campaign that asks people to give time, not money; congratulates the 700,000 people who have taken part since 1996 and the 35,000 volu

ENERGY PRICES (No. 3)

at end add `if the companies act irresponsibly in profiteering from recent energy and oil price fluctuations.'.

ANNUITY TAX REVIEW

That this House, particularly in view of the current deterioration of pension funds, is deeply concerned by the prospect that those who do not take a full annuity before the age of 75 years would pay tax at 82 per cent. of residual funds based on tax charges of an unauthorised payments charge of 40

CAN'T HEAT OR EAT CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the imminent crisis faced by older people suffering from poverty this winter; notes the particular impact of fuel and food price rises on older citizens; applauds the Can't Heat or Eat campaign being run by Help the Aged, Age Concern and the Age Sector Platform; is concern

BBC LOCAL VIDEO

That this House notes with concern plans by the BBC to use money from the licence fee to fund a new service, BBC Local Video, which will threaten the viability of local and regional press; recognises that the intention of the BBC to spend £68 million will be hugely damaging to the newspaper industry

INDEPENDENT INQUIRY OF HARINGEY COUNCIL'S CHILD SERVICE

That this House welcomes the Government's announcement of an independent review of child protection services across the country; and calls for a separate independent public inquiry of Haringey Council's child protection services in order to restore confidence in the child protection system in this b

FORMER ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL IN PRISON

That this House notes with concern that disproportionate numbers of former members of the armed services are currently in prison; further notes that many are homeless and others have become mentally ill; believes that the Government should consider creating an independent Armed Forces Inspectorate,

FIREFIGHTER SAFETY AND DATA COLLECTION

That this House notes with profound gratitude the selfless commitment of firefighters to their role, often in very stressful and dangerous circumstances; further notes the increased number of firefighter deaths in recent years, as highlighted in the Fire Brigades' Union report, In the Line of Duty;

NATIONAL LITERACY TRUST 15th ANNIVERSARY, 12th NOVEMBER 2008

That this House congratulates the National Literacy Trust on its 15th anniversary; supports the excellent work it does to enhance literacy levels amongst children and adults across the UK; recognises the important role it plays in linking together the home, school and community to create opportuniti

PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA AND SUPPORT FOR NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT

That this House welcomes the support for nuclear disarmament initiatives and the strengthening of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty made by President-elect Obama in his successful campaign for the United States presidency; notes that he affirmed the `long-term goal of achieving a world free of al

REGISTRATION FEES FOR COMPOSTING

That this House expresses concern at proposals within the Environmental Permitting Regulations which would charge schools to register for composting; recognises that the proposed £50 charge would serve as a deterrent for schools considering introducing composting; believes it would impact negatively