Early Day Motions

LOW PRICE ALCOHOL

That this House shares concerns about the sale of low priced alcohol in the UK's off trade; notes that high alcohol cider, which at present represents the cheapest source of consumer alcoholic product for sale in Britain's shops and supermarkets, carries an excise duty of only 15 pence per pint comp

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED AND SCOTLAND (No. 2)

That this House notes that the so-called poll conducted by ITV's Tonight programme was conducted by asking a limited number of people in the street whether they thought Berwick would be better off in Scotland; further notes that the SNP Government in Scotland has issued a statement that it is not ma

ENERGY PRICE INCREASES AND WINTER FUEL ALLOWANCE

leave out from `allowance' to end and add `since the energy supply companies have clearly earned excess profits from a market which Energywatch has described as "rigged against the public".'.

IRAQI WOMEN'S LEAGUE CAMPAIGN

after `crimes;', insert `further notes that the allies' policy of training, putting into uniform and in arming opposing militias and putting them on the streets may have exacerbated the problem;'.

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leave out from `years' to end and add `believes that these splendid women wanted equal opportunities not special privileges; further believes that they would have thrown themselves under the King's horse to protest against positive discrimination and all-women shortlists; would have chained themselv

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at end insert `especially the election in 1979 of the first woman Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.'.

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

That this House congratulates Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council, its members, officials and all its workers on yet again being rated one of the best performing councils in England and best in the North East region which has in the words of the Audit Commission `significantly improved outcomes f

BOOKS 4 TANZANIA

That this House celebrates the work and successes of the Cumbria-based charity Books 4 Tanzania; is proud of their work in increasing literacy levels and education in villages in rural Tanzania; and wishes Books 4 Tanzania continued success for years to come.

NEW JOBS FOR SIEMENS LLANBERIS

That this House welcomes Siemens Medical Solutions' decision to double production capacity in Wales as one of the most significant private sector investments in north west Wales, creating 192 new jobs at Llanberis; congratulates the managers and staff for working closely with the One Wales Governmen

CRAWLEY TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB

That this House notes Crawley Town Football Club's momentous eight-nil win over Droylsden Football Club on 2nd February giving them a place in the quarter finals of the F.A. Trophy; and wishes them well in their quest for a place in the final at Wembley.

WOMEN AND GIRLS AND HIV/AIDS

That this House recognises that around the world women and girls are being disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS; notes that gender inequality, violence and discrimination are driving the feminisation of the pandemic; recognises that many HIV and AIDS programmes do not adequately address the s

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes Fairtrade Fortnight from 25th February to 9th March 2008; congratulates progress made by the Fairtrade Foundation in the UK with sales of Fairtrade products reaching £284 million in 2006; notes that the UK is the most dynamic Fairtrade market with average annual growth of 40

GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION

That this House notes that at least 72 million children worldwide do not receive any primary education and that 57 per cent. of these children are girls and 33 per cent. have a disability; further notes the Millennium Development Goal to achieve universal primary education by 2015 and is dismayed th

HAVERING-ATTE-BOWER VILLAGE BUS SERVICE

That this House notes with disappointment that the bus service provided to the residents of the historic village of Havering-atte-Bower, located in the north of Romford, is served by only one bus per hour, Monday to Saturday, with no service at all on a Sunday; is concerned that the lack of a Sunday

HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS INFECTION AND GENITAL WARTS

That this House welcomes the Prime Minister's statement that preventing ill health is a priority for the Government and notes the opportunity that now exists to prevent future generations suffering from a range of conditions, in addition to cervical cancer, caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV);

10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANGEL OF THE NORTH

That this House notes that 2008 marks the 10th anniversary of Antony Gormley's Angel of the North statue being installed in Gateshead; acknowledges the vision and courage of Gateshead Council in the promotion of public art over the last two decades; recognises the iconic symbol of regeneration that

SCOTTISH BUDGET AND THE RIGHT HON. MEMBER FOR BANFF AND BUCHAN

That this House welcomes the approval of the SNP Scottish Budget by the Scottish Parliament which will deliver funds to freeze the council tax, invest in local authority services, cut business rates, abolish prescription charges, and scrap the graduate endowment; notes that Labour and Liberal Democr

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after `years', insert `and the first woman elected to the House, Constance Markiewicz, who as a Sinn Fein member did not take her seat'.

SOUTH ASIAN ARTS

That this House notes with deep concern the impact that the Arts Council cuts of £500,000 in respect of the Watermans Arts Centre and £170,000 in respect of Tara Arts will have on the increasingly popular and blossoming South Asian arts scene; fears that the Watermans may not now see a new Parminder

TURN ON THE TAP CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes World Water Day on 22nd March; notes with great concern that over one billion people in the developing world do not have access to safe water, that water-related disease is the second biggest killer of children worldwide and that the average distance walked by women in Afric

CHILD SURVIVAL APPEAL CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes Save the Children's report on child survival, which includes a new Wealth and Survival Index; notes with grave concern that almost 10 million children die before the age of five each year; further notes that the world is currently off track to meet Millennium Development Goa

TELEPHONE BOXES

That this House notes with concern plans by BT to close telephone boxes in Scotland; further notes with particular concern the impact that this might have in rural areas where populations are sparse and mobile telephone reception is patchy; calls on Ofcom to make sure that no residents or travellers

AUDIO DESCRIPTION AND ACCESS TO DIGITAL TELEVISION

That this House welcomes the drive by UK television broadcasters, Ofcom and the Royal National Institute of Blind People to raise awareness of audio description services on digital television; notes that 94 per cent. of blind and partially sighted people rely on television for information, news and

ASSAULTS ON TRANSPORT WORKERS

That this House applauds the vital work of Britain's transport workers who, as essential public servants, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect; believes there is a clear responsibility on the Government together with employers in the rail, ferry and bus industries to take all the necessary

PENSIONER POVERTY

That this House notes with concern the financial difficulty faced by many pensioners, particularly women; further notes the hardship this can create in paying fuel and food bills; further notes that one in five pensioners is living in poverty; further notes that, for a quarter of a century, year on