Early Day Motions

OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATOR REPORT AND RE-DOUBLING OF THE SWINDON TO KEMBLE LINE

That this House is dismayed that the Office of the Rail Regulator (ORR) has ignored the many representations to include the re-doubling of the Swindon to Kemble line within its planned £8.5 billion of rail enhancements over the next five years and beyond; is concerned that, contrary to commitments m

BARCLAYS BANK FUNDING

That this House is appalled at the decision of Barclays Bank to decide to seek Middle Eastern money rather than the support of the British Government to help tide it over current difficulties; is concerned that it has put the interests of those who will continue to receive bonuses over savers, lende

ELECTORAL FRAUD

That this House notes the improved security of ballots in Northern Ireland following implementation of the Electoral Fraud (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 which has also resulted in increased levels of voter registration; further notes the successful prosecutions for electoral fraud in Slough, Peterboro

PORT FACILITIES AT BENGHAZI

That this House expresses its concern about the strategic defence implications of the Russian-Libyan negotiations regarding port facilities for the Military Maritime Fleet of Russia at Benghazi.

METROPOLITAN POLICE NUMBERS

That this House would be concerned to see uniformed police officer numbers in the Metropolitan Police Service cut.

FORMULA ONE CHAMPION LEWIS HAMILTON

That this House warmly congratulates Lewis Hamilton on becoming Formula One Champion; notes that he thoroughly deserves his success, given the level of dedication he has displayed over many years; but deplores the continual carping that his performances have attracted, including the extremely poor a

INTEREST RATE LEVELS

That this House encourages the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England to introduce a cut in interest rates to help with the economic depression; expresses concern that the benefits of previous cuts have not been passed on to consumers; and urges all banks and financial institutions to pass

TERRORISM IN INDIA AND UK

That this House condemns the bomb blast that killed 71 people in the Indian state of Assam on 30th October; is deeply concerned about the continued terrorist attacks and loss of human life in many cities in India; calls for greater cooperation between India and Britain to wipe out the threat of terr

UK AUTISM FOUNDATION

That this House welcomes the launching of a new autism charity for a new generation, the UK Autism Foundation (UKAF); notes that the UKAF came from the work of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK launched in 2000 by parents and carers Ivan and Charika Corea; further notes that the UKAF has three import

BBC DRAMA VILLAGE IN BIRMINGHAM

That this House welcomes the announcement that Doctors, the BBC's popular daytime drama, is to stay in Birmingham; fully supports the decisions of the BBC's Network Supply Review, which confirmed that more investment is to be made in Birmingham and that the centre's current drama remit will be expan

CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTER OF CHARITIES

That this House congratulates the Charity Commission on the launch of its new register of charities in England and Wales; recognises its hard work in promoting transparency and good governance in the charity sector; notes that the new register makes information about charities more accessible and ea

LPG HEATING

That this House notes that liquid petroleum gas (LPG) is the most expensive way to heat a standard home; further notes the 60 per cent. increase in the price of LPG since 2004; is concerned about the effects this will have on vulnerable residents this winter; further notes the Competition Commission

CARERS (No. 2)

That this House notes the vital role played by carers throughout the UK; recognises that much of the work performed by an estimated six million carers goes unnoticed with only minimal financial support; welcomes the package of measures included in the National Strategy for Carers; and calls on the G

EXTRADITION OF GARY MCKINNON

That this House notes the accepted practice of the governments of Israel and the Netherlands of requiring assurances from the US Administration prior to their nationals being deported to face trial in the United States in cases involving defendants suffering from medical or mental health disabilitie

INDUSTRY TASKFORCE ON PEAK OIL AND ENERGY SECURITY

That this House welcomes the report from leading British companies, including Virgin, Stagecoach, Scottish and Southern Energy and Solarcentury, which are part of the Industry Taskforce on Peak Oil and Energy Security, highlighting concerns that cheap sources of easy to obtain fossil fuels are movin

MOBILE NUMBER PORTABILITY

That this House congratulates Ofcom for reducing from five days to two the time it takes to move a telephone number from one mobile network to another; registers its concern that due to a legal intervention, the Competition Appeals Tribunal has halted a proposed further reduction in this porting pro

SMALL COMPANIES RATE OF CORPORATION TAX

That this House recognises that small businesses across the United Kingdom provide employment to 13 million workers and are facing difficult financial pressures due to the economic downturn; and asks the Government to reconsider its plans for a further 1 per cent. rise in the small companies rate of

STUDENT GRANTS

That this House notes the rising cost of living is affecting all sectors of society including students; expresses concern that after a major oversight by the Government, 40,000 students at English universities will be denied grants of up to £524 and are subsequently facing greater financial hardship

ABORTION RIGHTS IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House supports safe, legal abortion for women, with existing time limits, no matter where they live in the United Kingdom; recognises that the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, despite having abortion within its scope, was not necessarily the most appropriate way to amend the law on

PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER GREENWOOD AND THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE

That this House regrets that the Government is promoting Professor Christopher Greenwood CMG QC to be elected as Judge of the International Court of Justice by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council on 5th November 2008; recalls his contribution to the Government's false assertion that mil

PHOTO DYNAMIC THERAPY

That this House notes the remarkable work of University College Hospital, London and other UK hospitals in developing photo dynamic therapy for the treatment of a range of cancers and other conditions; further notes that the treatment is much less invasive and less traumatic for the patient compared

SOUTH WEST REGIONAL SPATIAL STRATEGY (No. 2)

after `development', insert `including national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty, world heritage sites, sites of special scientific interest, candidate special areas of conservation under the Water Framework Directive and planning conservation areas'.

JONATHAN ROSS AND RUSSELL BRAND

at end add `and that the obscene salaries paid to these two comedians from the licence fee should be reduced forthwith to no more than the level of the Prime Minister's salary.'.

COMPENSATION FOR SUFFERERS OF MINER'S KNEE

That this House recognises the chronic condition known as Miner's Knee, affecting thousands of miners; expresses concern that sufferers experience pain, swelling, clicking and locking of the knee as a result of repetitive work under cramped and restrictive conditions; further notes that many miners

BLISS BABY REPORT 2008

That this House welcomes the release of the Bliss Baby Report 2008; recognises the hard work put in by staff in neonatal units across the country; praises the campaigning efforts undertaken by Bliss to raise awareness of neonatal healthcare issues; is deeply concerned by the desperate shortage, high