Early Day Motions

POST OFFICES IN BRENT

That this House expresses its deep regret at Post Office Ltd's intention to close six post offices in Brent; notes that post offices play a valuable role in local communities by offering a vital lifeline for those most vulnerable; further notes that any closures will mean increased waiting times at

ACCESS TO TEXTBOOKS AND READING FOR BLIND AND DYSLEXIC CHILDREN

That this House expresses its concern that one year after 250 visually impaired and dyslexic children, their families and teachers lobbied Parliament, there has been little improvement in the provision of textbooks in accessible formats for these children; notes that in 2008, the Year of Reading, th

FIRST GREAT WESTERN

That this House notes the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport's acknowledgement that the level of service provided by First Great Western is a major cause of concern to him and his Department; further notes that the company received the lowest rating for passenger satisfaction in th

RACE FOR CHASE FUNDRAISING EVENT

That this House supports the Race for Chase, a five day bike ride from Lands End to John O'Groats between 29th June and 3rd July organised by parents of Fraser Russell in their work to raise funds for and support Chase Hospice; notes that Chase Hospice Care for Children exists to support families wi

ANTHONY MINGHELLA

That this House mourns the sudden and untimely death of Anthony Minghella, Oscar-winning film director, playwright, opera director, extremely effective Chairman of the British Film Institute, and far from least, charming and genial human being who will be sorely missed, not only by his family, to wh

INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASE

That this House notes the growing number of cases of interstitial lung disease over the last two decades; recognises that investment in respiratory research in the UK has been disproportionately low in comparison with the massive burden of lung disease; calls on the Government to increase from six t

HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

That this House notes the Government's 1997 policy prohibition on the use of animals to test the safety of cosmetic products and their ingredients, which was said to have been introduced on the basis that the suffering caused was not justified given the nature of the product; notes with regret that

IRAQ WAR INQUIRY

That this House believes that, as it has been five years since the start of the Iraq war, a wide-ranging inquiry into the commencement and conduct of the conflict is long overdue and such an inquiry should be led by a seven person committee of Her Majesty's Privy Councillors charged with examination

SELECTION OF MEMBERS OF A POLICE AUTHORITY

That this House notes with great concern that the Lincolnshire Police Authority has increased its precept by 78.9 per cent.; and believes that the members of the Police Authority should be elected by the community who are called upon to pay the precept.

FUNDING OF LINCOLNSHIRE POLICE AUTHORITY

That this House notes with great concern that the Lincolnshire Police Authority has increased its precept by 78.9 per cent.; notes that the Lincolnshire Police Force is the lowest funded in England and Wales; believes that under-funding by central government is the principal cause of the financial p

CONSUMERS' REMEDIES AGAINST BIG RETAILERS

That this House calls on the Government to introduce new legislation that enhances consumers' opportunities to obtain swift remedies against big retailers who fail to meet promised dates for deliveries, deliver damaged or faulty goods and contemptuously disregard their customers' inconvenience and l

DIABETES-INDUCED MISCARRIAGE AND STILLBIRTHS IN SOUTH ASIAN WOMEN

That this House recognises that South Asian women have over twice the risk of losing a baby in the early stages of pregnancy, compared to European women, due to complications caused by type 2 diabetes; notes that poor social conditions, language barriers and an unhealthy diet all contribute to these

POST OFFICE CLOSURES IN CEREDIGION AND POWYS

That this House is dismayed at plans to close 13 of Ceredigion and Powys' 166 post offices, and to remove the post office as a permanent fixture in 24 other communities in the area; notes with concern that these plans will mean the closure of 22 per cent. of permanent post offices in Ceredigion and

ACTION ON GOVERNMENT CARBON POLLUTION

That this House notes that the Sustainable Development Commission report, Sustainable Development in Government 2007, published on 18th March, found that nearly two-thirds of government departments are not on track to meet their carbon emissions reduction targets; further notes that when the Ministr

DIGITAL UK AND DIGITAL SWITCHOVER

That this House welcomes the Homes Set for Digital scheme which was launched on 24th January by Digital UK, the organisation leading the process of digital television switchover in the UK; congratulates those housing organisations which have demonstrated that they are committed to providing quality

UNMISTAKABLY GERMAN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN FOR CITROEN C5

That this House notes with regret the stereotypes used by Citroen to market the new C5 as `Unmistakably German', including imagery, symbolism and style reminiscent of the 1930s; believes this is counterproductive to the reputation of Citroen; and urges it to withdraw the advertisement.

INCOME SHIFTING AND THE FUTURE OF SMALL BUSINESS TAXATION

That this House welcomes the decision announced in the Budget to defer legislation on what has been described as income shifting within small limited companies and partnerships; and calls on HM Treasury and other affected departments to use the additional year that they have allowed themselves for c

ST GEORGE'S DAY

That this House recognises and celebrates Saint George's Day on 23rd April; and urges the Government to acknowledge such an important date in the calendar.

MRS SHEIKH HASINA WAJID

That this House notes with grave concern that Mrs Sheikh Hasina Wajid, a former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Leader of the Bangladeshi Awami League, has been under arrest for the last eight months by the military-backed government in Bangladesh; further notes that though various charges have bee

EFFECTIVE CAR PARK MANAGEMENT (No. 2)

That this House notes with incredulity that Matthew Brough has demanded an immediate apology and retraction from the Lancashire Telegraph and Leader Times series of newspapers for referring to him as the owner of Effective Car Park Management (ECPM), the trading name of MJB Car Park Management Ltd w

GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS

That this House believes that a child's right to family life requires greater legislative protection; further believes that there should be an expectation that ancestors and close biological relatives become parties to Family Court cases on request; further believes there should be financial support

CONDUCT OF HON. MEMBER FOR TWICKENHAM AND SAUDI ARABIA

That this House is deeply concerned by the support of the hon. Member for Twickenham for the latest investigation into BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia; believes that such behaviour does not acknowledge the fact that thousands of British jobs depend on the Al-Yamamah contract; further believes that Saud

BEHAVIOUR OF CHINESE FORCES IN TIBET

That this House condemns the brutal policing by the Chinese authorities in quelling spontaneous demonstrations by local Tibetans, monks, nuns and lay people in Lhasa and elsewhere in Tibet which has endured 49 years of subjugation by China; notes with deep sadness that this heavy-handed response has

LACROSSE

That this House notes that lacrosse is one of the fastest growing sports both in England and internationally and is played by children, men and women from a variety of backgrounds; congratulates the England Men's U19 lacrosse squad which is to take part in the World Championships in British Columbia

DEPORTATION OF ASYLUM SEEKERS AT RISK OF RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION

That this House notes with deep concern and regret that many of those who come to this country seeking asylum are currently facing deportation to countries where they are at risk of persecution, torture and worse as a result of their religious beliefs; believes that this is the case with deporting p