Early Day Motions

BEATBULLYING CAMPAIGN

That this House looks forward to anti-bullying week from 17th to 21st November 2008 as a means of stating that bullying is unacceptable; supports the Beatbullying, Everyone is Different wristband campaign; agrees with the south London-based charity that bullying runs against the British sense of fai

SCREENING FOR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS (No. 2)

That this House supports the Circulation Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of the planned national screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysms; recognises that work is being carried out to support the establishment of a nationwide screening programme; notes that abdominal aortic aneurys

WILD TIGERS

That this House notes with grave concern the illegal trade in Asian big cat parts and derivatives and the diminishing population of big cats; further notes that tiger farming in China represents a significant threat to the remaining wild populations by stimulating demand; welcomes the measures taken

UK OLYMPIC FOOTBALL TEAM

That this House welcomes the assurances given by FIFA that a 2012 Olympics UK football team would not undermine any of the home countries' ability to compete in their own right in future events; and further notes that football should not be any different from other competing sports and our young tal

STAFFORDSHIRE CREDIT UNION

That this House congratulates the efforts of the Staffordshire Credit Union in establishing a credit union in the region; recognises the important role credit unions play in providing affordable credit to their members; applauds the ethical approach of credit unions in supporting some of the most vu

WORLD DIABETES DAY 2008

That this House notes 14th November 2008 will be World Diabetes Day; expresses concern that some 250 million people worldwide, including two million in England, are living with diabetes; recognises the increasing number of children and teenagers currently suffering from the condition; and welcomes W

QUINN GLASS DEVELOPMENT, ELTON, CHESHIRE

That this House notes with some concern that the Quinn Glass plant at Elton in Cheshire has been operating for over three years despite the refusal of the Secretary of State to grant retrospective planning permission to the plant for a number of reasons including the fact the development contravenes

TURNER AND NEWALL AND SIR CYRIL SMITH

That this House notes that for decades the asbestos industry covered up the fatal health threat posed by the carcinogenic mineral; further notes that some 4,000 people a year die from incurable asbestos-related diseases; expresses disquiet over letters revealing that on 5th August 1981 the then hon.

PEOPLE'S POSTCODE LOTTERY

That this House congratulates the People's Postcode Lottery in raising over £1 million for charities in Scotland in its first year of existence; welcomes the fact that funding is unrestricted so that its charity partners, Scottish Wildlife Trust, CHILDREN 1ST and Maggie's Cancer Care centres can spe

COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SCHOOLS

That this House praises the work undertaken by Fife Council's education services to create a comprehensive autism development plan for school children; welcomes the strategy as an example for other council education services; notes with concern that effective services for autism will never be delive

EXECUTION BY STONING OF AISHA IBRAHIM DUHULOW IN SOMALIA

That this House expresses grave concern following the unlawful stoning of Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow in Somalia; unequivocally condemns the inaction to defend her from bogus accusations of adultery; sees no justice under international human rights law, Sharia law or any other Somali law, in the sentence

REMEMBRANCE DAY

That this House calls on the Government to consider making Remembrance Day a bank holiday; further calls on the Government to begin discussions with representatives of past and present armed forces personnel on how best the country can learn and remember from the sacrifices our armed services have m

SUPPORT FOR THE PROFOUNDLY DISABLED

That this House notes that profoundly disabled people over the age of 25 years who live with and are looked after by a relative are classed as persons disregarded for the purposes of discount within Schedule 1 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 and therefore are not required to pay a contribut

REMOVAL OF VAT ON ENERGY

That this House notes that the current financial crisis has led to the rising cost of people's utility bills such as gas and electricity; applauds the Government's recent action, introducing measures to help people this winter; commends the Warm Homes Scheme which helps ensure thousands of people ca

SEASHELL TRUST

That this House recognises the invaluable work of the Royal School for the Deaf over its 185 year history; salutes its outstanding national and international reputation as a centre of excellence for individuals with complex learning and communication difficulties; welcomes the charity's new identity

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

EARLY VOTING

at end add `and suggests that voting at weekends should be introduced.'.

RIGHT TO PRAY IN A MOSQUE

That this House notes the details of the bail order made by Mr Justice Mitting and countersigned by Abu Qatada, as reported on the Daily Telegraph website; notes that amongst the 22 conditions is the condition that Abu Qatada is banned from attending any mosque; can understand concern over a cleric

BIG BANG UK YOUNG SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS FAIR

That this House welcomes plans for The Big Bang, the first annual UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair on 4th to 6th March 2009 which will include the finals of the new National Science Competition; looks forward to this event that will bring together young people from across the country to celebr

LICENSING OF LAP-DANCING CLUBS

That this House welcomes the Government's proposal to reform licensing of lap-dancing clubs; notes that lap-dancing clubs currently fall into the same licensing category as restaurants and require only a licence to retail alcohol, despite also offering visual entertainment of a sexual nature; furthe

LOWDHAM STATION RAIL SERVICES

That this House recognises the planned improvement in rail services at Lowdham Station; notes, however, that the 7:52am service, the key morning commuter service to Nottingham, is to be discontinued in December 2008; understands the problems this will cause to commuters; and welcomes the undertaking

ENERGY PRICES (No. 3)

That this House condemns the energy companies for not reducing prices of gas and electricity following a reduction in the price of oil; notes that crude oil prices have fallen by more than 50 per cent. in the last six months; recognises that energy price increases were excused by rising oil prices y

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

leave out from `product;' to end and insert `further notes that a number of household goods companies are actively looking for suitable alternatives to animal testing; recognises the ongoing use of animals in medical research; and calls on the Government to enter negotiations with those companies em

PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA

leave out from `States;' to end and add `and, while it hopes for improvements in relations between the United States and other countries around the world, universal healthcare for American citizens and a tax cut for the middle classes, recognises the need for balanced and reasonable expectations, on

POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT (No. 3)

That this House understands and values the special position that post offices hold in society; believes that the Post Office card account, which is used by four million people to collect pensions and benefits, is essential to the future of many post offices and that, according to the Treasury Select