Early Day Motions

OMISSION OF THE HALIFAX BRAND IN THE LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC

That this House notes that once the proposed acquisition of the Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) by Lloyds TSB Plc has taken place, the combined Group's name would be Lloyds Banking Group Plc; reaffirms the importance of the town of Halifax in the existing Halifax brand, where the bank employs over 4

ACCESS TO MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECT

That this House applauds the work of the young people from the London boroughs of Sutton, Merton and Wandsworth and Guildford involved in the V-funded Access to Musical Theatre project and the Mayhem Musical Theatre Company who are working together to help people with an hearing impairment access an

STONING OF THIRTEEN YEAR OLD RAPE VICTIM IN SOMALIA

That this House is deeply concerned by the horrific killing of 13 year old Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow who was stoned to death in Somalia; condemns the al-Shabab militia who arranged for a group of 50 men to stone Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow in front of a crowd of 1,000 spectators; notes that she was accused of

SOCIAL SECURITY (LONE PARENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS) REGULATIONS 2008

That this House notes the report by the Social Security Advisory Committee on Social Security (Lone Parents and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008 that will force lone parents with children as young as seven to seek work or suffer benefits cuts of up to 40 per cent.; endorses the Committee's

REMOVAL OF PROFILES FROM THE NATIONAL DNA DATABASE

That this House believes that the Government should adopt a principle of data minimisation in regard to the national DNA database; further believes that DNA information should only be taken from people when it is absolutely necessary and not just because it is possible; notes that there are currentl

EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY (COMPULSORY) INSURANCE DATABASE AND INSURANCE BUREAU OF LAST RESORT

That this House recognises the efforts of the Association of British Insurers and the Government to improve the success rate of the voluntary code of practice for tracing employers' liability insurers; notes that, according to latest figures, there are still around 5,000 cases a year where these tra

NATIONAL ADOPTION WEEK

That this House supports National Adoption Week, which runs from 10th to 16th November 2008, organised by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF); congratulates the BAAF on the excellent work it carries out to promote and support adoption in the United Kingdom; believes that adopti

HUNTING WITH DOGS

That this House notes that prior to Parliament's decision to outlaw the hunting of wild animals with dogs, a reported 50,000 hunt members and supporters signed a declaration that they would disobey such a law; further notes that there is mounting evidence that hunts are avoiding the law and by vario

INTEREST RATE CUTS

That this House notes the 1.5 per cent. cut in interest rates announced by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England on 6th November 2008; calls on the banks to pass on these cuts in full in their lending rates to all borrowers; is concerned that previous interest rate cuts have not been

FIREFIGHTER SAFETY

That this House notes the recent increased number of firefighter deaths highlighted in the Fire Brigades Union report In the Line of Duty; further notes the lack of safety-critical operational guidance for fire authorities highlighted in that report, and the absence of a properly resourced national

POWER SHARING IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN

That this House calls on the Government and its allies urgently to change its policy in order to bring about a widespread powersharing arrangement in the governments of both Iraq and Afghanistan.

AGRICULTURE (S.I., 2008, No. 2349)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Nitrate Pollution Prevention Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2349), dated 1st September 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th September, be annulled.

LONDON LIVING WAGE

That this House disapproves of the Department for Children, Schools and Families' (DCSF) attitude in rejecting the London Living Wage of £7.45 an hour for its own contracted staff; considers its arguments that it is artificial, distorts labour markets, could prove poor value for money and could be i

EU FRUIT AND VEGETABLE REGULATIONS

That this House observes with frustration the implementation of EU regulations which prevent supermarkets and food vendors from selling fruit and vegetables of non-prescribed size and shape; applauds the work of several supermarket chains who have brought this matter to the attention of the public;

BREACH OF AIR QUALITY LAWS IN LONDON

That this House notes that the UK has been in breach of air quality laws for particulate matter in London since 2005 and that, as of 1st November 2008, had missed its final chance to seek a delay against legal action; further notes that these European air quality laws are designed to tackle pollutio

CLOSURE OF THE LEEDS TETLEY'S BREWERY

That this House is dismayed by the announcement this week by Carlsberg Tetley that it intends to close the Leeds Tetley's Brewery with 170 staff facing an uncertain future; notes that Tetley's ales have been brewed in Leeds for 186 years and that it is an iconic Leeds brand; believes that if Tetley'

CONTRACTING OUT (S.I., 2008, No. 2791)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Contracting Out (Administrative and Other Court Staff) (Amendment) Order 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2791), dated 23rd October 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 28th October, be annulled.

IMMIGRATION (HC 1113)

That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1113), a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th November, be disapproved.

FLYBE/LOGANAIR SHETLAND FLIGHTS

at end add `; and further notes that the Loganair/Flybe arrangement has unfortunately increased the cost and hassle factor for travellers.'.

LEWIS HAMILTON FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPION

at end add `further celebrates the British engineering expertise which enabled him to have a world beating car; and hopes this triumph will stimulate young people to strive to become engineers.'.

COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION

at end add `including those who have died since 1945.'.

PRE-PAYMENT METERS

after `that', insert `many of'.

PRE-PAYMENT METERS

at end add `; and commends those energy companies that do not implement such a premium.'.

PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA

That this House congratulates Senator Barack Obama on his convincing election as President-Elect of the United States; and looks forward to improved relations between the United States and other countries around the world, universal healthcare for American citizens, a tax cut for the middle classes

BARACK OBAMA AND THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

That this House congratulates Barack Obama on his election as the 44th President of the United States of America; recognises that first and foremost his election is an endorsement of his skills as a leader, an orator and a politician; notes that even a few years ago it would have been unimaginable f