Early Day Motions

JUNIOR ARTISAN CLUB

That this House congratulates Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos in Penparcau in Aberystwyth on its Junior Artisan Club, now in its eighth year, which provides a vocational curriculum for all Year 6 pupils, developing skills in carpentry, cookery, horticulture, DIY and textiles; recognises that by teaching children

MOTORCYCLE ACTION GROUP

That this House welcomes the work undertaken by the Motorcycle Action Group in promoting the safe and responsible use of motorcycles; notes with concern that 60 per cent. of motorcycle deaths take place on rural roads, 80 per cent. of which are as a result of recreational use; recognises that Ceredi

AGENCY HEALTHCARE WORKERS

That this House is aware of the many agency healthcare workers who regularly drive to their patients' homes within communities; acknowledges that their jobs include such tasks as moving patients, handling them with hoists and other equipment, dealing with many varied physical disabilities including

VEHICLE EXCISE DUTY (No. 2)

That this House notes the new rates of vehicle excise duty announced by Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer in his 2008 Budget Statement; recognises that the new rates are designed to reflect the level of carbon dioxide emitted from each vehicle; further notes that the new charges are to be retrospective

BRITISH AIRWAYS JOB LOSSES AT GLASGOW AIRPORT

That this House expresses its concern at the continuing loss of jobs by British Airways staff at Glasgow Airport and other regional airports across the UK; notes that these job losses demonstrate a clear lack of commitment by BA to serving regional airports outside London, are not in the best intere

FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAMPAIGN (No. 2)

That this House congratulates the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) on its groundbreaking Freedom from Fear campaign, which seeks to prevent violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers; notes with concern that two thirds of shop staff have been abused in the last year and ne

EDUCATION (S.I., 2008, No. 2507)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Student Fees (Amounts) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 2507), dated 24th September 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd October, be annulled.

DEATHS AT DEEPCUT BARRACKS

That this House notes with extreme concern the recent death of Anthony Manuel Jose Hernandez at the Alexander Barracks; applauds the insightful journalism by the BBC reporter, Russell Sharp, at Catterick Garrison into reports of bullying by army instructors; deplores the use of bullying tactics as p

LUPUS AWARENESS MONTH

That this House notes that October is Lupus Awareness Month; recognises the impact lupus has on over 50,000 people in the UK alongside their families, friends and carers; congratulates LUPUS UK for its work as the only national charity dedicated to raising awareness of the condition, as well as prov

FIFE FARES, NOT FAIR CAMPAIGN

That this House notes with concern that the cost of travelling by train to and from Fife is often disproportionately more than the cost of train journeys in other parts of Scotland; recognises its continued commitment to the promotion of environmentally-friendly modes of transport; and welcomes the

LEEDS RHINOS SUPER LEAGUE AND WORLD CLUB CHALLENGE CHAMPIONS

That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on their second successive Super League Championship after a thrilling match, and on becoming the only major team in Leeds in any sport to win back to back championships; further congratulates the Rhinos on being the first Rugby League club ever to win the

CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS

That this House recognises that the Government has a duty to protect vulnerable people and that Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks are an important part of this process; notes that the number of checks proposed annually by the CRB has risen from 1.5 million in 2002 to 2004 to almost three million

COUNTERFEIT PESTICIDES

That this House recognises that there is an increasing presence of counterfeit pesticides on the European market; notes with concern that fake pesticides pose a significant threat to the health of farmers, consumers and the environment; further notes with concern that the reputations of food produce

2008 SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL

That this House congratulates Leeds Rhinos on retaining the Super League Championship and St Helens for their contribution to a magnificent game in front of 68,000 fans which showed rugby league at its best; notes that eight of the Rhinos team are Leeds-born and a further three players have progress

GOVERNMENT MINISTERS IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS

That this House notes the appointment of a new Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform to the House of Lords; further notes that the lead Minister for this Department will therefore not appear in the House of Commons; and calls on the Government to bring forward proposals t

SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUSES

That this House notes with great sadness the recent deaths in Aberdeenshire of two secondary school pupils, who were killed in separate incidents while alighting from their school bus; expresses its sympathy with the friends and families of the victims; is concerned that no statutory safety regulati

FORD'S SOUTHAMPTON PLANT

That this House notes with concern the proposed downsizing of the Ford Motor Company's Southampton plant when a new model is introduced to replace the existing Transit; urges Ford to reconsider this decision in the light of the impact that this would have upon jobs in the Home of the Transit, more w

RISK TO HBOS JOBS IN HALIFAX

That this House notes that the current financial crisis has led to the demise of longstanding banking institutions; further notes the plight of Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS); applauds the Government for facilitating the merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB to prevent a further bank from failing; further

SEASONAL INFLUENZA

That this House is concerned about the terrible impact of seasonal influenza each year on the health of the UK population; recognises the huge burden of influenza on NHS resources; notes that between 3,000 and 4,000 people die each year from influenza-related illnesses; congratulates the Department

SCIENTIFIC PROCEDURES ON ANIMALS

That this House is concerned that for the sixth successive year the number of scientific procedures on animals has steadily increased, reaching over 3.2 million in 2007, the highest level since 1991; notes that the use of animals in scientific procedures continues to outstrip the development of anim

THORESEN REVIEW AND SUB POST OFFICES

That this House welcomes the publication of the final report of the Thoresen review of generic financial advice; recognises the fundamental importance of delivering effective, impartial financial advice; further welcomes the report's conclusion that the Post Office is an obvious example of a trusted

FUEL CHARGES FOR PRE-PAYMENT METERS

That this House, in view of the gross overcharging by energy companies of those poor and vulnerable consumers who pay by pre-payment meters, and the feeble response of Ofgem in asking the utility companies to reduce these charges by Christmas under threat of yet another inquiry if they do not, urges

NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE (S.I., 2008, No. 1938)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Health Service Branded Medicines (Control of Prices and Supply of Information) Regulations 2008 (S.I., 2008, No. 1938), dated 19th July 2008, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21st July, be annulled.

ROMEC EMPLOYEES AND THE CWU

That this House supports the members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) in their industrial action against Romec; deplores Romec's introduction of enforced work attendance patterns and callout arrangements, with increased antisocial hours and more burdensome call-out obligations, without consu

TAKING FORWARD THE MARINE BILL

That this House welcomes the publication of the Government's Command Paper Taking Forward the Marine Bill; further welcomes the Prime Minister's inclusion of the Bill in the draft legislative programme for 2008-09; acknowledges the work of Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of environmental