Early Day Motions

HUMAN RIGHTS IN WESTERN SAHARA

That this House expresses deep concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in the occupied territory of Western Sahara; deplores the evidence of human rights abuses perpetrated against Saharawi citizens including torture, beatings, false imprisonment, unfair trials, rape and disappearance

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at end add `and congratulates the SNP Government and the One Wales Government as examples for Westminster to follow.'.

END OF BROADCASTING OF THE JAZZ DIGITAL RADIO STATION

That this House notes with regret the decision to cease broadcasting of the The Jazz digital radio station; acknowledges the positive impact the station has had in increasing access for many to quality jazz music as well as encouraging the uptake of digital radio; and strongly urges GCap to reconsid

SEROXAT

That this House deprecates the gullibility of the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in assuming that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) would observe high ethical and scientific standards above its own financial interests in promoting the drug Seroxat; is astonished that the MHRA spent £1 million

MIXED OXIDE PLANT

That this House is appalled at the revelation that the Sellafield mixed oxide (MOX) plant is one of the most comprehensive and catastrophic failures in Britain's industrial history; recalls that it was built at a cost of £473 million to produce 120 tons a year of nuclear fuel but has managed only 5.

BMA REPORT ON ALCOHOL MISUSE

That this House welcomes the British Medical Association report, Alcohol misuse: tackling the UK epidemic; expresses concern about problematic levels of alcohol misuse in the UK; acknowledges that the report is not intended to assail those who enjoy consuming alcohol in moderation; notes the BMA's r

JODRELL BANK'S FUTURE

That this House is concerned about the future of Jodrell Bank and the eMerlin Project; notes that this is a critical project for the future of the North West site; recognises that the closure of this site and removal of the Lovell telescope will have a devastating effect on the ability of scientists

PROSTATE CANCER COUNTDOWN TO EQUALITY

That this House notes that prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in men and that its incidence is set to rise still further; further notes that the deaths from prostate cancer have remained relatively stable at approximately 10,000 per year; recognises that progress has b

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS WEEK POLL

That this House congratulates The Prostate Cancer Charity, the largest UK voluntary organisation focused on prostate cancer, on commissioning and publishing during Prostate Cancer Awareness Week a poll on the state of public awareness of the basics of the prostate gland and prostate cancer; notes wi

OFFENDER SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMMES

That this House notes that the Criminal Justice Act 2003 provided for drug rehabilitation to be made available to courts under community sentences; accepts that this type of sentence is appropriate for some drug users over 16 who commit crime to fund their drug habit yet show willingness to co-opera

JODRELL BANK AND THE EMERLIN PROJECT

That this House expresses its deep concern about the Science and Technology Funding Council's proposal to cut its annual £2 million funding for Jodrell Bank's leading participation in the eMerlin project; notes that the closure of this flagship project would threaten Jodrell Bank's future as one of

PHOTOGRAPHY IN PUBLIC AREAS

That this House is concerned to encourage the spread and enjoyment of photography as the most genuine and accessible people's art; deplores the apparent increase in the number of reported incidents in which the police, police community support officers (PCSOs) or wardens attempt to stop street photo

UKRAINE

That this House welcomes the important progress made by Ukraine in its democratic development with the conduct of another election in September 2007 which was judged by the OSCE-led International Election Observation Mission to be conducted in line with international commitments and standards; congr

RAPE CRISIS CENTRES CAMPAIGN

That this House commends the invaluable work of Rape Crisis in bringing much needed support to people affected by sexual violence, often years after the offences have taken place; recognises the vital nature of this organisation; but notes with sadness that in 1984 there were 68 affiliated members o

PIG INDUSTRY

That this House notes the difficulties faced by the UK pig industry; recognises that in the last few years cheap imports of pig meat from abroad have undermined the British pig industry and that the costs of production in the UK have risen markedly as UK farmers have had to comply with welfare legis

FREE TIBET MARCH ON CHINA

That this House notes the Free Tibet movement march on the Chinese border; notes that the march aims to reach the border when the Beijing Olympics close in order to highlight the injustice of treatment of Tibet by the Chinese authorities; and calls on the Chinese government to recognise the rights o

DEMOCRACY 250 IN NOVA SCOTIA

That this House notes that 2008 marks 250 years of parliamentary government in Nova Scotia, the first in Canada; recognises the efforts of Democracy 250 in Nova Scotia in educating the electorate and especially the young on the importance of participation in the electoral process; further notes the

TEA LIGHTS

That this House notes with concern the number of fires caused by tea lights; recognises that these small lights can easily cause fires due to the flame being exposed; and calls on the Government to work with manufacturers to ensure that the lights are designed with sturdy mounts and fireproof casing

IRAQ

That this House records that, on the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, for far too many reasons and outcomes to mention, the occupation of Iraq has been an utter failure.

IRAQ (No. 2)

That this House records that, on the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the reasons given for it, including the infamous weapons of mass destruction, were falsehoods; and notes that the widespread allegation that the invasion was illegal is almost certainly well-founded.

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND REGULATORY REFORM

That this House believes that the new name for the former Trade and Industry Committee, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, does not resonate with the public; considers that both the Trade and Industry Committee and the Department for Trade and Industry had national and international recogni

NUCLEAR WARHEAD CONSTRUCTION AT THE ATOMIC WEAPONS ESTABLISHMENT

That this House notes that the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Berkshire has been building nuclear warheads for more than 50 years; also notes that on 24th March 2008 the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) will hold a peaceful demonstration at Aldermaston, not only to protest about its man

JODRELL BANK

That this House congratulates Sir Bernard Lovell, the world-class research teams at University of Manchester and staff at Jodrell Bank Observatory for their acclaimed work over the last 50 years; notes the Observatory's significant contributions to research into meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and

PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF THE ARMED FORCES

That this House acknowledges the brave and heroic duties performed by members of the armed forces to serve the UK; notes that members of the armed forces are not responsible for decisions about where they serve or in what capacity, and therefore deplores any minority of the public who physically or

ST BEDES RC PRIMARY SCHOOL

That this House congratulates St Bedes RC Primary School in Jarrow on its outstanding achievements at the 2008 World Maths Day competition; recognises the wonderful achievement from year 6 pupils to finish first out of all the schools in the North East and second in the United Kingdom, earning its p