Early Day Motions

LIBERALISATION OF THE UK POSTAL SECTOR

That this House urges the Government to acknowledge with urgency the findings of the commissioned independent review of the UK postal sector; recognises the warning from the panel that liberalisation of the service is a threat to Royal Mail's financial stability; asks the Government to demonstrate a

TRUANCY STATISTICS

That this House notes the latest truancy statistics identifying an increase in children classified as persistent truants; declines to rely on statistics that show an improvement overall in exam results; recognises that, while exam results are improving, there is a risk of an increased polarisation a

LURGAN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL UNDER-12 FOOTBALL TEAM

That this House congratulates Lurgan Junior High School under-12 football team on winning the Northern Ireland Cup; takes note that this is the first occasion in the school's history that it has won this tournament; further congratulates Kyle Cousins on scoring a hat-trick in the final; and offers i

HEREFORD UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Hereford United Football Club on being promoted to the First Division; notes the success of the players and club officials in achieving this promotion; salutes the extraordinary support of Bulls' fans, at home and away, throughout the season; recognises Graham Turner fo

HOME FUEL OIL PRICES

That this House notes the very substantial rises in the price of home fuel oil which many people, particularly in rural areas, rely on for heating; believes that urgent action is needed to tackle fuel poverty amongst those relying on such oil as well as those who use gas and electricity; calls on th

FRANK FOLEY

That this House commemorates 7th May 2008, marking fifty years since the death of Frank Foley, a British spy based in Berlin during the 1930s; notes that under his cover as a passport control officer at the British Embassy he risked his life by venturing into concentration camps to help free Jewish

PLEURAL PLAQUES AND THE LAW LORDS' DECISION (No. 2)

That this House is concerned that proposals to overturn the decision of the Law Lords made on 17th October 2007 that pleural plaque is not a compensatable medical condition have not yet been forthcoming; and calls on the Secretary of State for Justice speedily to introduce legislative proposals to r

POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNT

That this House notes that over four million people chose to use the Post Office Card Account (POCA) and that these transactions earn the Post Office £200 million each year; is aware that the Government will soon announce its decision on which company shall operate the successor product to the POCA

SPORTING LISTED EVENTS

That this House notes the Government's commitment to review in 2008 to 2009 the list of sporting events which must be offered at a fair and reasonable price to free-to-air broadcasters; further notes that this commitment was confirmed in 2006 in the wake of the sale of all live cricket rights to pay

ISRAEL'S 60th ANNIVERSARY

That this House recognises the 60th anniversary of Israel's independence; congratulates the state on reaching this important milestone and looks forward to many more anniversaries in the years to come; acknowledges that Israel is a vibrant democracy founded on the principles of liberty, justice and

PARLIAMENTARY POSTAL SERVICES

That this House commends the postal staff in the Palace of Westminster for their continued excellent service, loyal dedication and their willingness to go that extra mile for the benefit of all hon. Members; is alarmed that the House authorities are intending to privatise the post services within th

EARLY INTERVENTION POLICY TO TACKLE STAMMERING

That this House believes that the opportunity presented by the Bercow Review to introduce an early intervention policy for children who stammer, which would allow nine out of 10 of those at risk of persistent stammering to talk fluently for the rest of their lives, should be taken; expresses its con

BOB PETERS AND JOHN CORNWELL

That this House congratulates Councillor Bob Peters, who this month clocks up 50 years' unbroken service to the community as an elected member on Ringmer Parish Council, many as Chairman; also congratulates Councillor John Cornwell who still serves on Barcombe Parish Council, having first been elect

RETIREMENT OF Ms ANITA SYVRET

That this House regrets the imminent retirement of Ms Anita Syvret as Editor of the Gloucestershire Echo, a position she has held for 18 years; notes that she was the first woman to edit a regional daily newspaper since 1939; pays tribute to her work over all these years, with particular reference t

RED ASH

That this House pays tribute to the six year long campaign of John Birks of Stoke-on-Trent to clarify the policy in respect of sulphate damage to concrete floors laid on sulphate-bearing hardcore; welcomes the Building Research Establishment's guidance in respect of domestic properties built in the

POLYCLINICS

after `scratch', insert `and will duplicate and make redundant existing primary healthcare assets'.

POLYCLINICS

after `relationship', insert `, the provision of and access to pharmacy services,'.

CONDUCT OF ZIMBABWE AND EQUATORIAL GUINEA TOWARDS MR SIMON MANN

That this House deplores the transfer by Zimbabwe to Equatorial Guinea of Mr Simon Mann after nearly five years in gaol, in contravention of assurances given to the UK Government that this would not occur while his appeal process was still underway; is appalled that he has been held in shackles in B

COMPENSATION FOR ABOLITION OF THE 10 PENCE TAX RATE

That this House warmly welcomes the Government's recently announced commitment to compensate those individuals who have lost out since 6th April 2008 because of the abolition of the 10 pence tax rate; is very concerned that the details of the plan so far available in relation to the mechanism for re

EUROPEAN STEEL INDUSTRIES

That this House is aware that currently 250,000 people are directly employed throughout Europe in steel production, with approximately a further eight million plus engaged in other related metal sectors; notes that until two years ago China imported large quantities of steel; however, today they rep

LOCAL NEWSPAPER WEEK

That this House values the important role performed by local newspapers; agrees with The Newspaper Society that local newspapers are the most trusted source of local news and advertising; welcomes the Society's 10th annual Local Newspaper Week, which is being held between 5th and 11th May; acknowled

HOPE 2008

That this House welcomes HOPE2008 and its vision of encouraging and resourcing churches across the UK to engage in community service throughout the year; recognises the valuable work that churches do in their local communities, including voluntary work, befriending and the provision of services - pa

MULTILATERAL ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE AND WORLD HUNGER

That this House notes that China is the fastest growing major economy in the world and India the second fastest; further notes that China will soon overtake the United States as the world's single biggest source of carbon emissions; expresses its concern at the role played by the growing demand for

RANGERS FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Rangers Football Club on reaching the final of the UEFA Cup; and urges the Government to recognise this achievement by recommending Walter Smith for an honour at the next appropriate occasion.

SWANSEA CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House congratulates Swansea City Football Club for winning the League One Trophy and receiving promotion to the Championship; pays tribute to manager, Roberto Martinez, and the whole Swansea squad for achieving a club record of 92 points by playing high quality, attractive football; and wi