Early Day Motions

IMPACT OF FLOODING ON FARMING COMMUNITIES

That this House recognises the scale of flooding experienced across the East Riding of Yorkshire, where nearly 72 mm (2.8ins) of rain fell in just 24 hours; notes that hundreds of farmers have been affected, with thousands of acres of land still under water; notes that thousands of pounds worth of c

COST OF CALLING DOCTORS' SURGERIES

That this House strongly deplores the practice of doctors' surgeries setting up more expensive telephone numbers with an 0844 prefix, which are up to four pence a minute more expensive to call from a standard BT landline, through which patients have to book appointments, although the telephone watch

BIG FOOD DEBATE CAMPAIGN

That this House recognises the fact that unhealthy diets are having a damaging effect on the nation's health; believes that the issue of unhealthy diet can best be addressed by bringing together representatives from government, the healthcare professions, support groups, the food and drink industrie

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE

That this House welcomes the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation on the use of the Human Papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) for the prevention of cervical cancer; further welcomes the Government's acceptance in principle of the recommendation; notes the concerns expressed

NEWSQUEST PENSION SCHEME

That this House notes with concern plans by US newspaper publisher Gannet, which owns hundreds of newspapers in the UK, to seek to shift the burden of its final salary pension scheme on to staff thereby threatening to undermine support for the scheme; further notes that the company's UK operation ma

NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR CARDIAC REHABILITATION

That this House supports the National Campaign for Cardiac Rehabilitation backed by the British Heart Foundation, the British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation and associated patient groups; recognises that cardiac rehabilitation is a treatment which improves quality of life for people living w

JOURNALISTS NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION CAMPAIGN

That this House notes the concern expressed by politicians, community organisations and the public over declining standards in many media; notes that journalists themselves have expressed similar concerns; welcomes the day of action being taken by media workers in the UK and across Europe on 5th Nov

NOVICE DRIVERS

That this House welcomes the Seventh Report of Session 2006-07 of the House of Commons Transport Committee on Novice Drivers, House of Commons Paper 954; supports the Report's recommendations for a more structured approach to learning to drive; deplores the statistics which show there were 477 young

FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF SEXUAL OFFENCES ACT 1967

That this House commemorates the 40th anniversary of the passing into law of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality on 28th July 1967; notes that this reform ended the legalised persecution of gay men and was the beginning of a long process of gradual liberalisation of the laws concerning ga

21st WORLD SCOUT JAMBOREE

That this House welcomes 40,000 scouts from more than 200 countries who will attend the 21st World Scout Jamboree to be held at Hylands Park, Essex, from 27th July to 8th August, which celebrates the centenary of the Scout movement founded by Lord Baden-Powell; congratulates all involved in organisi

MEALS ON WHEELS CAMPAIGN

That this House congratulates the National Association of Care Catering on its Meals on Wheels Week campaign 2007; notes the benefits of a well-balanced diet in maintaining independence for those vulnerable people living in their own homes; and looks forward to the 2007 National Meals on Wheels Week

FAMILY RECORDS CENTRE

That this House deplores the decision by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to close the Family Records Centre in Islington in 2008, leaving England and Wales without a Public Search Room for the first time since 1836 and resulting in the compulsory redundancy of 20 members of staff; believes

FAIR TRADE CHOCOLATE

That this House notes the achievement of Divine Chocolate, the world's leading fair trade chocolate company, on the announcement of its first ever dividend and that this dividend, of which £47,352 is directly payable to the Ghanaian Farmer's co-operative, Kuapa Kokoo, represents a significant achiev

VAT REGISTRATION DELAYS

That this House is concerned by the extensive VAT registration delays that companies are currently facing as a result of VAT carousel fraud investigations; notes that 12 weeks is the HM Revenue and Customs processing target; believes that 12 weeks is too long; is alarmed that delays of six months ar

METRONET AND LONDON UNDERGROUND

That this House notes with concern the collapse of Metronet, which was responsible for two thirds of London Underground maintenance and renewals; further notes with concern that the collapse may leave a debt of billions of pounds which might have to be paid for by the tax and fare payer; further not

PERCEPTIONS OF THE BBC

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THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2007

That this House congratulates Padraig Harrington on winning the 2007 Open Championship in Carnoustie; congratulates the R&A, Angus Council and the people of Carnoustie for delivering a first-class competition, a superb course and wonderful hospitality; and looks forward to an early return of the Ope

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS

That this House welcomes the decision of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence outlined by the recent Appraisal Consultation Document for Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS); agrees that this is a positive decision supporting the most cost-effective treatment that will add quality to the

PEACEKEEPING IN DARFUR

That this House deplores the continued conflict and worsening humanitarian situation in Darfur, Chad and the Central African Republic; notes with concern that the proposed AU-UN hybrid force for Darfur is unlikely to be in place before 2008; recognises that unless donors fulfil pledges and give more

MEMBERS OF BURMESE PARLIAMENT IMPRISONED IN BURMA

That this House expresses deep concern about the 12 members of the Burmese Parliament currently in detention in Burma; calls for the immediate release of Aung Soe Myint, Khin Maung Swe, Khun Tun Oo, Khin Maung Win, Kyaw Khin, Kyaw Min, Kyaw San, Dr May Win Myint, Saw Hlaing, Dr Than Nyein, Zaw Myint

ROYAL MAIL ZONAL SURCHARGES

That this House expresses concern at the Royal Mail's proposal to introduce zonal surcharges which will result in customers who send out bulk mailings paying higher prices for their mail to be delivered in rural areas, adversely affecting many thousands of people, businesses and public sector organi

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR BUSES IN CUMBRIA

That this House is concerned at the continuing reductions in Government support for rural buses in Cumbria which have seen a loss of £340,000 in subsidy since 2006; asks the Government to indicate as soon as possible whether there will be grant regime to replace the Rural Bus Subsidy Grant and if so

THAMESMEAD 40th ANNIVERSARY

That this House notes the 40th anniversary of the new town 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

THAMESMEAD 40th ANNIVERSARY (No. 2)

That this House notes that the residents of Thamesmead are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their town; 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 ma

LAMBETH COUNCIL'S ARM'S LENGTH MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION BALLOT

That this House views with dismay the balloting process undertaken by Lambeth Council over the question of whether to transfer its council housing stock to an arm's length management organisation (ALMO); believes the ballot questions and information provided to be one-sided and that the timetable wa