Early Day Motions

WET AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION TREATMENT WITH LUCENTIS

That this House notes the report in the New England Journal of Medicine that recorded that the drug Lucentis is effective for nine out of 10 patients for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration; is concerned that while Scottish patients will receive the drug, many of those in England a

HUNTING PROSECUTION

That this House welcomes the successful prosecution of the Quantock Staghounds for illegal hunting; congratulates the League Against Cruel Sports for taking another successful private prosecution; believes that the current total of eleven convictions for illegal hunting shows that the Hunting Act 20

HUNTING PROSECUTION

leave out `welcomes' and insert `notes'.

HUNTING PROSECUTION

leave out from `hunting;' to end and add `believes that hunts are striving to operate within the letter and spirit of the law and that this prosecution has again demonstrated the serious flaws, contradictions and unworkability of the Hunting Act 2004; and concludes that the welfare of the animals co

JAGUAR AND ROVER SALE

That this House notes with concern the prospect of Ford selling off both Jaguar and Land Rover potentially to a private equity company with the risk of consequent asset-stripping, job losses and detrimental impact on local communities and the UK's manufacturing base; and therefore calls on the Gover

NATIONAL PARKS

That this House notes the beautiful areas that make up the National Parks in the UK; recognises them as assets to the nation, which receive widespread public support and are enjoyed by millions of visitors; notes that they are home to many of the most remote rural communities and traditional industr

VICTORIA CROSS RECIPIENTS

That this House acknowledges the loyalty and sacrifice of overseas citizens who have served in the British armed forces and who have been awarded the Victoria Cross for extreme gallantry including Mr Tal Bahadur Pun, aged 84, who served in the Gurkhas in the Second World War; and believes that overs

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL AND EVERTON F.C.

That this House notes the positive support extended to Everton Football Club by Knowsley District Council; compares it to the failure of Liverpool City Council to offer any realistic sites for a new stadium to Everton F.C.; and calls upon Liverpool City Council to provide meaningful support to this

WALLACE AND GROMIT'S WRONG TROUSERS DAY 29th JUNE 2007

That this House supports the excellent work of Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation in raising money to provide art and music therapies for children in hospitals and hospices throughout the UK; recognises the positive impact these activities provide for children and congratulates Wallace & Gromi

SHARED SURFACES

That this House welcomes the statement Shared Surfaces: The Implications for Disabled People, initiated by the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and signed by a large number of disability organisations representing a wide range of impairment groups; joins with those disability organisations in on

ACTION AGAINST TRAFFICKING

That this House welcomes the recognition in the UK Action Plan on Tackling Trafficking of the Department for International Development's support for anti-trafficking projects in source countries; notes with concern the continuing link between lack of opportunities and education, and an increased vul

ANGOLA

That this House welcomes the continuation of the Department for International Development's programme in Angola; notes that this programme though small, with a budget of £3 million, has been effective in supporting Angola in areas of peace consolidation and poverty reduction; recognises that despite

TRADE UNION RIGHTS IN IRAQ

That this House expresses its deep concern at the reaction of the Iraqi government to the strike by Iraqi oil workers which began on 4th June; notes that on 5th June the Iraqi government issued an arrest warrant for the leaders of the oil workers' unions and that the Iraqi Prime Minister said that h

THREATENED ARREST OF TRADE UNIONISTS IN IRAQ

That this House expresses its concern at recent reports of the threatened arrests of trade union leaders in Iraq following strikes by oil pipeline workers this month; and calls upon the Government to support the statement by the General Secretary of the TUC to the Iraqi government that military inte

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

That this House notes that 20th June is World Refugee Day; recognises that refugees are amongst the most vulnerable people in the world today; is aware that there are more than 30 million people of concern to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) worldwide in need of basic provisions, shelter and protection

WORLD DAY AGAINST CHILD LABOUR

That this House notes that 12th June 2007 is World Day Against Child Labour; welcomes ratification by 163 countries of the ILO Convention 182 for the elimination of the worst forms of child labour, but notes with concern that it still has not been fully implemented; further notes with concern that m

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COLITIS AND CROHN'S DISEASE

That this House records its thanks for the outstanding work of the National Association for 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

M85 CLUSTER SUBMUNITIONS

That this House welcomes the Government's acknowledgement that the failure rate of submunitions used in cluster bombs can leave a dangerous legacy for civilians; recognises the Government's intention to phase out cluster munitions which do not have a target discrimination capability or are without a

CONSECRATION OF WOMEN TO THE EPISCOPATE

That this House notes that in 1993 the Ecclesiastical Committee reported to the House that it would be expedient that the Church of England Ordination of Women to the Priesthood Measure should be agreed but noted that the Measure reflected a compromise to accommodate those in the Church of England o

NATIONAL CHILDCARE WEEK

That this House welcomes the National Childcare Week, which is being organised by the Daycare Trust with the help of Working Links; notes that it will highlight the importance of childcare for children, parents and the whole community; and believes that good quality childcare helps to ensure that ch

LONDON LIVING WAGE AND LFEPA CLEANERS

That this House notes the decision of Conservative members of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) to vote against paying the London Living Wage to cleaners contracted to LFEPA at a recent meeting of the Fire Authority's Finance Committee; condemns the Conservatives' shameful att

THOMAS COOK AND THE WELSH LANGUAGE

That this House is surprised that Thomas Cook, the second biggest travel agency in Europe and a world-wide leader in the industry, flying to over 1,000 destinations all over the world, should think it necessary and proper to ban its staff in Wales from discussing business in Welsh; supports the work

LEWIS HAMILTON

That this House recognises the remarkable achievements of Lewis Hamilton in his maiden season in Formula One; congratulates him on his debut victory and sixth consecutive podium finish; and hopes that the example set by Mr Hamilton will inspire many other aspiring young sportsmen and women.

INTERNATIONAL INDIAN FILM AWARDS IN YORKSHIRE

That this House notes the importance and prestige of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, which has an estimated global audience of over 500 million; believes that it was a great honour for the United Kingdom and Yorkshire to be chosen as hosts for the event; commends the efforts of

OFCOM ADJUDICATION REPORT ON CHANNEL 4 AND CELEBRITY BIG BROTHER

at end add `and regrets that Channel 4 was not fined £2 million.'.