Early Day Motions

MEDIA AND POLITICIANS

after `robust', insert `and accurate'.

BRITISH PIG EXECUTIVE SAVE OUR BACON CAMPAIGN

after `£20', insert `further notes that the increase in grain prices has resulted in increases of 70 per cent. and 45 per cent. in the income of grain farmers respectively in the past two years; believes that unjustifiably high subsidies should be clawed back from grain farmers and redistributed to

COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE FAIR TRADE FOR BRITISH FARMERS CAMPAIGN

leave out from `the' to `notes' in line 2 and insert `the objectives of the Fair Trade for British Farmers campaign being run by Country Living magazine but regrets the use of the Fair Trade term which may confuse consumers to the detriment of genuine Fair Trade products from developing countries;'.

WINDFALL LEVY ON ENERGY COMPANIES

at end add `and establish a single national energy efficiency fund to retrofit older properties.'.

WINDFALL LEVY ON ENERGY COMPANIES

at end add `, and to extend the payment to disabled and other vulnerable groups who require additional heating.'.

OLYMPIC CONSTRUCTION JOBS

That this House is concerned that the number of people from the five Olympic boroughs employed on the Olympic site is low; notes that the target given by the Olympic Delivery Authority is to employ only 10 to 15 per cent. of people from the five host boroughs on the Olympic Park construction workfor

OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING INVESTIGATION INTO THE DAIRY SECTOR AND PARLIAMENT

That this House notes with concern the lack of interaction between the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) and Parliament thoughout the OFT's investigation into the dairy sector; believes that the level of communication on behalf of the OFT has been insufficient in order to form a reasoned conclusion on th

SPECIALIST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR INCONTINENCE AND STOMA PATIENTS

That this House notes that 450,000 people use stoma or incontinence items to manage their health conditions; recognises that modern stoma and incontinence products enable these people to maintain their quality of life, retain their dignity, continue working and avoid repeated hospital episodes; note

WET AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

That this House welcomes the announcement by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) of a review of its earlier appraisal consultation document regarding anti-VEGF treatments for wet age related macular degeneration (wet AMD); acknowledges that allocation of treatment accord

UNDER-AGE DRINKING

That this House congratulates ASDA for announcing plans to consider pursuing private prosecutions against under-age people attempting to buy alcohol in its stores; believes that the vast majority of retailers and their staff are doing their very best to prevent under-aged sales; and further believes

HOLOCAUST EDUCATIONAL TRUST AUSCHWITZ TRIPS

leave out from `again' to end and add `welcomes therefore the ongoing unequivocal cross-party commitment to these trips; notes that the only issue under dispute is the Government's characterisation of the level of funding it is providing; regrets that the Government press release announcing the init

TEN PER CENT. TAX RATE

at end add `; and further calls upon the Chancellor to introduce in his next Budget proposals that would mean no tax or national insurance contributions for anyone earning under £10,000 per annum.'.

COST OF THE CO-LOCATION OF SHREWSBURY SIXTH FORM COLLEGE AND SHREWSBURY COLLEGE OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY

That this House expresses its concern that £2,084,209 million has been spent so far on architects, traffic consultants, engineers and other specialists' fees for the co-location of Shrewsbury Sixth Form College (SSFC) and Shrewsbury College of Art and Technology; and calls on the Learning and Skills

INQUIRY INTO ABUSE IN CARE

That this House notes with sadness the revelations from Jersey on children in care; recognises that English local authorities have placed children in Jersey; recalls that there have been numerous proven reports of abuse in care in England; endorses the call of the Care Leavers Association for a publ

ENFORCEMENT OF THE HUNTING ACT 2004

That this House insists that appropriate action should be taken by Dyfed Powys police following the invasion of Llwyncelyn Road, Glanaman in January by a pack of 30 dogs in pursuit of a fox in a clear breach of the law; notes a comment of a resident that `The law is an ass if you ask me and these hu

ADDITIONAL COSTS ALLOWANCE

That this House believes that those hon. Members and Ministers who are provided with accommodation at public expense as a consequence of their specific responsibilities should not be entitled to the additional costs allowance provided to meet the costs associated with necessary second homes; further

ELEPHANTS

That this House condemns the South African authorities who have lifted the moratorium on the culling of elephants; and urges the same authorities to find alternative methods of saving the habitat while protecting these magnificent animals.

PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL PROPOSAL FOR 39th MATCH

That this House applauds the stand taken by Sepp Blatter, the FIFA President, and Michel Platini, the President of UEFA, in opposing the Premiership proposals for a globetrotting 39th match and for upholding the integrity of the English Premiership over the rampant greed of the owners of many of the

CORNWALL'S PATRON SAINT

That this House notes the celebrations of Cornwall's patron saint, St Piran, on 5th March each year are growing in scope, support and significance; believes that this is a valuable opportunity for the people of Cornwall to celebrate their unique heritage, language, culture and aspirations; recognise

BRITISH PIG EXECUTIVE SAVE OUR BACON CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Save our Bacon campaign being run by the British Pig Executive; notes that feed prices have increased by more than 100 per cent. in the past year, and that due to price pressure from supermarkets, British farmers are now being paid around £1.10 per kg for a pig that now

POST OFFICES AND THE SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ACT 2007

That this House expresses continuing disappointment at the closure plans of the post office network and is deeply concerned that the closure of post office branches threatens the sustainability of many communities; notes that in autumn 2008 the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 will come into force,

COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE FAIR TRADE FOR BRITISH FARMERS CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the Fair Trade for British Farmers campaign being run by Country Living Magazine; notes that whilst 86 per cent. of consumers think that Britain should be a farming nation, only 18 per cent. choose to buy British food; believes that this has to change in order to preserve Br

WINDFALL LEVY ON ENERGY COMPANIES

That this House notes with concern the decision taken by a number of energy companies to increase prices by in the region of 15 per cent.; further notes that energy companies continue to make huge profits with British Gas announcing profits in excess of £500 million for the past year; recognises tha

FUNDING OF CONCESSIONARY BUS FARE SCHEME

That this House welcomes the concessionary bus fare scheme; expresses concern at the findings of new research which indicate a £60 million national shortfall in Government funding for the scheme; expresses particular concern that the hardest hit local authorities are facing shortfalls of as much as

HOST UK

That this House salutes the excellent work by HOST UK which has enabled more than 35,000 international students over the past 20 years to live in a British family; welcomes the fact that this scheme allows international students to understand first hand British culture and beliefs; is dismayed at th