Early Day Motions

ANIMAL RIGHTS IN CHINA

That this House condemns the Chinese government for the poor animal rights standards in China; notes in particular the brutal treatment of bears in bear farms where bile is removed either through permanent catheters, or during operations, and is used for traditional Chinese medicines despite herbal

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE

That this House records its thanks for the outstanding work of the National Association of Colitis and Crohn's Disease, the voluntary organisation working to improve the lives of people affected by inflammatory bowel conditions; notes its campaign to highlight, amongst other things, the importance o

PIGSWILL FEEDERS

That this House notes that the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's investigation into the pigswill ban following the discovery of foot and mouth disease in 2001 concluded that there had been two counts of maladministration; finds it surprising that no recommendation was made to compensate p

HON. MEMBERS' SALARIES

That this House believes that hon. Members should not in future be entitled to vote to determine their salaries and that their remuneration should be set to reflect the pay settlements for rank and file public sector workers.

DEREK PASQUILL AND THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT 1989

That this House notes the collapse of the case against Derek Pasquill; believes that the law about official secrets should be based on preventing damage to the public interest rather than preventing embarrassment for the leading party; and calls for an enquiry into the case of Derek Pasquill and for

PARIS AGREEMENT AND THE VIETNAM WAR

That this House welcomes the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Agreement that took place on 27th January 1973 which led to the ending of the war between the United States and its allies and Vietnam; notes however that the US commitment to contribute to healing the wounds of war and to pos

AGENCY WORKERS

That this House notes there are 1.4 million agency workers in the UK and that many new jobs are considered temporary and are often filled by agency staff; recognises that such staff are often used to cope with fluctuations in demand and form a legitimate part of the labour market but considers that

BLACK, MINORITY ETHNIC AND REFUGEE WOMEN AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

That this House notes that the Government has brought forward new legislation on domestic violence; draws attention to the acute under-funding of black, minority ethnic and refugee (BMER) women's services; further notes that research conducted by BMER women's organisations such as IMKAAN reveals tha

EUROPEAN UNION (AMENDMENT) BILL (No. 2)

That this House notes the constitutional importance of the European Union (Amendment) Bill and its potential impact on the future of Parliament; believes it is unacceptable that the information on which the Bill's second reading debate on Monday 21st January is centred will not be available to hon.

RELEASE OF DVLA INFORMATION

at end add `and, in particular, further believes that such information should not be released to those operating private car parks to allow them to pursue motorists using such facilities.'.

CONDUCT OF BREWERIES AND PUB CHAINS

That this House celebrates the work done by publicans in the UK in bringing people together and providing a hub for local communities; expresses grave concerns at the conduct of those breweries and pub chains who in some cases make it very difficult for landlords to earn a living by raising rent cha

LONDON BUBBLE THEATRE COMPANY

That this House is concerned by Arts Council England's intention to remove funding from the London Bubble Theatre Company; believes that the London Bubble Theatre Company provides huge benefits to its local community and the London region as a whole; notes that the company attracts 43 per cent. of i

SUPPORT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE IN EMPLOYMENT

That this House notes that each year 25,000 people permanently leave employment due to work-related illness or disability; believes that, with early intervention and the right help and support, many of these people could remain in, or return to, work and continue to contribute to the economy; furthe

YOUNG PEOPLE IN DEPRIVED AREAS

That this House is concerned about the plight of young people in deprived areas and welcomes Save the Children and British Gas grants scheme aimed at empowering and engaging children and young people in those areas who actively want to make a difference to their lives and the lives of their communit

ENTRY CLEARANCE OPERATION IN NAIROBI

That this House notes with concern the escalating situation in Kenya; further notes the large percentage of British citizens residing in the area; recognises the need for alternative means by which individuals can apply for visas as travelling to the High Commission in Nairobi has now become hazardo

OYSTER CARD

at end add `notes the success of the Octopus Card in Hong Kong, which also allows holders of the card to use it for the purchase of consumer items in some shops; and calls on Transport for London to examine ways to extend the use of the Oyster Card.'

ZIMBABWEAN REFUGEES

That this House is concerned by the plight of Zimbabwean refugees who are reduced to begging on the street by an asylum system that does not recognise the dangers of returning them to Zimbabwe; notes the Tenth Report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights and deplores the enforced destitution report

SCREENING FOR ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSMS

That this House welcomes the announcement of a national screening programme for abdominal aortic aneurysms; notes the Men's Health Forum's campaign on this issue, supported by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Men's Health and hon. Members of all parties; further notes both that in spring 2007 th

SALARIES OF HON. MEMBERS

That this House notes recent press speculation regarding the Senior Salaries Review Board recommendation on the salaries of hon. Members and reported comments by the Prime Minister regarding the possible increase thereto; further notes that if the initial annual difference speculated upon were to be

CHILDCARE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House calls upon the House authorities to make immediate provision of childcare on site to cater for the needs of both hon. Members and staff.

OUT OF TOWN CENTRE PLANNING

That this House is concerned by recent reports that the Competition Commission has suggested that planning rules for new supermarket developments should be further weakened, to allow more stores to be built out of town centre areas; believes that the effect of such a change would increase even furth

TINNITUS

That this House is aware that in Britain today at least 2.3 million people suffer from the debilitating effects of tinnitus, a condition which can cause pain, stress, disturbed sleep patterns and behavioural changes to its sufferers; is further aware that the British Tinnitus Association and other c

DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND

That this House calls for the disestablishment of the Church of England.

40th ANNIVERSARY OF THAMESMEAD

That this House notes that 2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the first residents moving to Thamesmead; records that the development was started by the then Greater London Council (GLC) to meet London's housing needs and that most of the rented social housing was provided by the GLC as well as many

40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THAMESMEAD (No. 2)

That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the creation of Thamesmead, situated on the Thames marshes in the London boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley; sends its best wishes to its residents and businesses; congratulates Tilfen Land, which has established an enviable position operating at the heart