Early Day Motions

CLOSURE OF FIRE CONTROL ROOMS

That this House notes the cross-party opposition to the introduction of regional fire control centres in the Fire and Rescue Service in England; further notes that 120 emergency fire control staff in the South West have received letters giving advance notice of redundancy, and that all seven fire co

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE - FINDING THE MISSING MILLIONS CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that an estimated 3.7 million people in the UK have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but that only 900,000 people have been diagnosed with the disease; recognises that COPD is the UK's fifth biggest killer and that the direct cost of providing care in the NHS for pe

LAUNCH OF CYW

That this House congratulates S4C on the launch of its new service for younger viewers, Cyw, which went on air on S4C digidol on 23rd June; recognises that the service will significantly extend S4C's nursery provision in a key area of public service broadcasting in the UK and is one of the most impo

VAT ON PLANTS AND SEEDS

That this House welcomes the campaign by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to have value added tax on plants and seeds reduced to five per cent.; notes that within the first two weeks of its launch, more than 2,000 people signed a petition in support of the campaign; further notes that five per

BT PAY NEGOTIATIONS

That this House notes that managers and professionals in BT, represented by the trade union Connect, are taking industrial action following a membership vote in response to the company's unacceptable pay offer; calls on BT to return to negotiations and to settle the dispute with an offer on pay whic

PAUL INCE AND BLACKBURN ROVERS

That this House congratulates Paul Ince upon his appointment as manager of Blackburn Rovers Football Club; recognises the historic significance of the appointment of the first British black manager of a Premiership football team; commends the decision of John Williams and Blackburn Rovers; believes

AIR FORCE ONE AND HEATHROW AIRPORT

That this House is appalled to learn that the arrival of President Bush at Heathrow Airport forced the cancellation of over 60 flights affecting the travel plans of over 40,000 passengers and delayed for over 30 minutes the departure of a further 260 planes; sympathises with British Airways, which c

SUPPORT FOR HIGH SPEED RAIL LINKS

That this House notes the recent speculation regarding possible expansion of high speed rail links across much of the United Kingdom; acknowledges the massive roll out of such services which is underway in Europe, given the likelihood of higher oil prices being the norm for the foreseeable future an

INHUMANE TREATMENT OF DOGS IN CHINA

That this House supports the joint working of Animals Asia Foundation and the Kennel Club in continuing to highlight the inhumane treatment of dogs in China; is appalled by the acts of extreme cruelty which take place in China's animal markets; notes that millions of dogs have been skinned alive and

TRANSPARENCY IN LOBBYING

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TRANSPARENCY IN LOBBYING

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TRANSPARENCY IN LOBBYING

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HOUSING NEED

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HOUSING NEED

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HOUSING NEED

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HOUSING NEED

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SNATCH LAND ROVERS IN AFGHANISTAN

at end add `notes that other organisations, such as the HALO Trust, have carried out modifications to Land Rovers that have reportedly made them less susceptible to attack by mines and improvised explosive devices; and urges the Government urgently to carry out such work on military Land Rovers to g

DEATHS AT WORK AND HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE ENFORCEMENT

That this House notes the findings of the recent Centre for Crime and Justice Studies Briefing which showed that there is a much higher chance of being killed by working than by inter-personal violence, and that there is a crisis in Health and Safety Executive (HSE) enforcement indicated by a 49 per

PEOPLE'S RAIL CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the launch of the Co-operative Party's People's Rail campaign; notes the publication of the Co-operative Party pamphlet The People's Rail - a mutually run, publicly accountable Network Rail; recognises that this is a valuable contribution to the current debate about the futu

NELSON MANDELA'S 90th BIRTHDAY

That this House warmly congratulates Nelson Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday; recognises that his life and work have been an inspiration and example for millions throughout the world; appreciates the work of The Nelson Mandela Foundation, The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and The Mandel

GYPSY ROMA TRAVELLER HISTORY MONTH

That this House notes that June is Gypsy Roma Traveller history month and that it is the first such celebration to be fully supported and endorsed by the Government and provides a tremendous opportunity for children in our schools to hear of the traditions of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers; and congra

JAPANESE WHALING POLICY

That this House condemns the controversial Japanese policy of hunting whales under the bogus banner of scientific research; supports the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and Greenpeace objectives to expose the practice as commercial whaling under the guise of science; calls on the Government t

JERSEY REFERENDUM ON DOUBLE DAYLIGHT SAVING HOURS

That this House calls on the Government to note Jersey's announcement to call a referendum on the consideration of adopting double British summertime; notes that Jersey rightly recognises the health, environmental and economic benefits of lighter evenings; asks the Government to consult with interes

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY'S PARLIAMENTARY LINKS DAY

That this House congratulates The Royal Society of Chemistry on holding its Parliamentary Links Day on Tuesday 24th June on the theme of Science and an Uncertain World; welcomes the Society's commitment to serve the public interest by improving the access of all hon. Members to scientific informatio

TYNE AND WEAR METRO

That this House notes the Tyne and Wear Metro is a successful integrated publicly-owned and publicly accountable railway achieving record levels of punctuality and passenger numbers and welcomes the vital role that the Metro plays in delivering high quality passenger services to the North East; furt