Early Day Motions

EUROPA CAR PARKS

That this House condemns in the strongest terms the usurious trading practices of Europa Car Parks in their car park in Chorlton, Manchester, where constituents of the right hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton, unable to see notices which were completely obscured by foliage, unawares incurred an over

CARERS' QUESTION IN THE 2011 CENSUS

That this House notes the importance of collating the number of carers as part of the Census; notes that the inclusion of a question on carers in the 2001 Census gave, for the first time, reliable information about the number of carers both locally and nationally; believes that such a question shoul

REVIEW OF NORTHERN IRELAND CIVIL SERVICE RECRUITMENT

That this House welcomes the recent announcement by the Department for Finance and Personnel in Northern Ireland of an Article 55 of the Fair Employment and Treatment (NI) Order 1998 review of Civil Service employment policies and how it offers to people of different backgrounds the prospect of empl

ROLE OF HM ARMED FORCES IN ASSISTING FLOOD VICTIMS

That this House expresses appreciation of the role performed by HM armed forces in assisting the emergency services and others to help communities affected by floods in different parts of the country; and calls on the Government to investigate whether resources are adequate to deal with similar emer

EFFICACY OF SPONSORED SCHOOL ACADEMIES

That this House notes the three reports on academies published in the week beginning 16th July, all of which are heavily critical of the Government's academy programme; believes that it is necessary to carry out a full evaluation of the programme so far; and further believes that plans to create mor

ELECTORAL REFORM SOCIETY

That this House is dismayed that the Electoral Reform Society continues to play a part in the dubious arm's length management organisations' campaigns to persuade local authority tenants and leaseholders to agree to first stage privatisations of council stock; and notes that following its part in th

PROCUREMENT OF GOVERNMENT CARS

after `UK' insert `providing that they meet the highest available standards for environmental performance in respect of hybrid or alternative fuel systems.'.

FIRST SOLUTION MONEY TRANSFER LTD

after `fund', insert `further congratulates the hon. Member for Bethnal Green and Bow for raising the implications of the collapse of First Solution Money Transfer in a Westminister Hall Debate on 18th July.'.

BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THREE STAR STATUS

That this House congratulates Bedfordshire County Council on becoming one of the fastest improving councils ever with the recent award of a three star, or good comprehensive performance assessment rating from the Audit Commission; recognises that Bedfordshire County Council has moved, under a Conser

CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET (CERT) SCHEME AND MICROGENERATION

That this House notes the role played by the Energy Efficiency Commitment (EEC) in reducing emissions of carbon dioxide and alleviating fuel poverty; welcomes the proposals to continue this scheme as the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) scheme in 2008 and the proposal to include microgenerat

LOW PAY IN THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS IN LIVERPOOL

That this House values the commitment of hard-working staff in the nation's galleries, heritage sites and museums; is concerned about the low rates of pay in the national museums in Liverpool with staff salaries at least £2,000 per annum less than colleagues in other museums and galleries in the cit

NUCLEAR WEAPONS STORAGE

That this House notes with disappointment the written reply by the Ministry of Defence to the hon. Member for Portsmouth South of 18th July 2007, Official Report, column 405W, on the deployment of nuclear weapons at RAF Lakenheath, which declines to confirm the presence of United States-owned nuclea

LEADERSHIP OF THE UK DELEGATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE

That this House notes that the Leader of the House had to apologise for inadvertently misleading the House on 19th July by agreeing that all members of the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe would be entitled to vote in an election of its new Leader; regrets that on

LEGAL AID REGULATIONS

That this House notes the Government's intention imminently to lay The Community Legal Service (Costs) (Amendment) Regulations 2007, The Community Legal Service (Funding) (Counsel in Family Proceedings) (Amendment) Order 2007, The Community Legal Service (Financial) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 200

CANNABIS AND MENTAL HEALTH

That this House supports the view of the mental health charity Rethink that reclassifying cannabis will not in itself lead to a decrease in the number of people who use it; notes that the proportion of young people using cannabis has fallen since it was reclassified in January 2004 from 25.3 per cen

LOCAL AUTHORITY ENFORCEMENT OF LABELLING REQUIREMENTS OF THE INFANT FORMULA AND FOLLOW-ON FORMULA REGULATIONS 1995

That this House notes that baby food companies were reminded in 2006 by the Food Standards Agency of the labelling requirements of the Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations 1995 and, that according to the Minister for Public Health in the Answer of 20th June 2007, Official Report, column

TALKING ABOUT CANNABIS CAMPAIGN

That this House notes that Talking About Cannabis (TAC) is a new action group formed by parents with first hand experience of the effects of cannabis on young people; congratulates TAC for its campaign to raise public awareness of the scientific and medical effects of cannabis, particularly the more

HARASSMENT OF THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL STUDENTS UNION

That this House praises the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) for their ongoing struggle for a democratic education system; condemns the Zimbabwean government and Vice Chancellor Nyagura of the University of Zimbabwe for subjecting students to intimidation and violence, illegal evictions and

ACTIONS OF CUSTOMS OFFICERS

That this House criticises the decision of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for impounding the car and its contents of Mr Falali-Tamouth on a return journey from Belgium; notes that Mr Falali-Tamouth returned with a number of cigarettes and other items as allowed under the law; criticises the internal

POST OFFICE STRIKES

That this House is extremely concerned by the ongoing threat of strikes by Post Office staff; urges the Government to work closely with the Communications Workers Union and Royal Mail to ensure the dispute is settled as quickly as possible; and asks the Government to review the postal market restric

TURKISH ELECTIONS

after `bid', insert `and on the development of a just settlement of the Cyprus problem leading to the withdrawal of the 35,000 Turkish troops that currently occupy the North of Cyprus.'.

WORKING LINKS

That this House congratulates Working Links on placing its 80,000th unemployed jobseeker into work; notes that over 70 per cent. of individuals placed by Working Links are still working a year later; recognises the benefits of employment not only to the individual but also to their family, community

BRITISH AIRWAYS GROUND STAFF AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

That this House notes with regret and concern the withdrawal of British Airways ground handling staff from Manchester Airport; further notes that this move could lead to a reduction of service to customers; sees the decision as yet another example of British Airways' lack of commitment to the region

LONDON PLANE TREES IN PARLIAMENT STREET AND WHITEHALL

That this House expresses its sadness at Westminster City Council's decision to fell 12 mature London plane trees and other species of tree in Parliament Street, Whitehall and its environs as part of the council's recently commenced Whitehall Streetscape Project; regrets the sudden loss of these maj

KURDISTAN REGIONAL GOVERNMENT GLOBAL APPEAL

That this House notes the words of Dr Abdul-Rahman Osman Younis, the health minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, that while the region is peaceful, the security situation in the rest of Iraq is impeding the supply of necessary materials, equipment and pharmaceuticals to the region; further