Early Day Motions

CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE COST OF FLOODING

That this House observes that action needs to be taken now to combat the devastating potential effects of flooding upon homeowners, businesses and local authorities; notes the findings of the Foresight - Future Flooding study from the Office of Science and Technology that, if no action is taken, the

2nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANDIJAN MASSACRE IN UZBEKISTAN

That this House notes that it is two years since the massacre of hundreds of civilian demonstrators in Andijan in Uzbekistan on 12th and 13th May 2005; condemns the Uzbekistan government for this needless loss of life; and calls for the Uzbekistan government to be expelled from NATO's Partnership fo

MAYDAY FOR NURSES CAMPAIGN

That this House celebrates all the footballers from the Premier League and the Scottish Premier League who have agreed to donate a day's pay to the Mayday for Nurses Hardship Fund in recognition of the vital work that nurses perform; notes the strength of public feeling for the nursing profession an

USE OF IMAGES BY THE BRITISH NATIONAL PARTY

That this House notes with concern that the British National Party (BNP) has used the image of Mr Peter Moore, London's Town Crier and a Tooting resident, on a leaflet without his permission or knowledge; resents the implication that Mr Moore supports the BNP and notes that he has publicly stated th

RELATIONS WITH RUSSIA

That this House sees Russia as a key strategic ally for the UK; wishes to encourage the Government to strive to do everything possible to improve relations; understands that the UK will need Russian co-operation in the United Nations and beyond to tackle some of the most pressing international probl

PREMIERSHIP LEAGUE INQUIRY INTO BREACHES OF RULES BY WEST HAM

That this House, while recognising the outstanding mangement skills of Alan Curbishley in rejuvenating the form of West Ham, expresses disgust at the decision of the Premier League Commission, which found West Ham guilty of serious breaches of the League's rules, enough to warrant a fine of £5.5 mil

HARTLEPOOL UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB'S ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2006-07 SEASON

That this House congratulates Hartlepool United Football Club upon achieving promotion to League One; recognises that the club during the 2006-07 season equalled the Football League record of eight consecutive victories without conceding a goal and achieved a club record by having a 23-match unbeate

FUNDING FOR CETUXIMAB

That this House notes the case of Mr Terence Booth, who is suffering from metastatic colorectal cancer; recognises that Cetuximab, the only drug which can help prolong his life, is not available on the NHS, with treatment costing in the region of £20,000; further notes that his application for fundi

AFC TELFORD UNITED

That this House congratulates AFC Telford United on the achievement of its second promotion in three years; recognises that the club has gone from strength to strength since the Supporters Trust took over; pays tribute to Lee Carter, the board and the supporters; and looks forward to further success

SECTARIANISM IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House warmly welcomes the restoration of devolution and power-sharing in Northern Ireland; recognises that segregation and sectarianism remain deeply engrained in Northern Ireland and that they will only be eroded by generational change; believes that seeking to break down sectarian barrie

ENGLISH PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

That this House congratulates Birtley St Josephs Junior School on winning the Eden Colliery County Cup and also on winning the North of England football championships; recognises their skills in winning five and drawing one of their six matches to clinch the title against opposition from as far sout

WORK OF CHRIS DI PAOLO AT ASHWELL PRISON

That this House expresses its sympathy to the family of Chris Di Paolo, the former Governor of Ashwell Prison in Rutland, who tragically died on 25th April as the result of injuries sustained in a car crash, and hopes for the speedy recovery of Steve Turner, the Governor of Stocken Prison in Rutland

GRANDPARENTS ACTING AS GUARDIANS AND CARERS

That this House welcomes the recognition the Government now gives to the role of grandparents who have to act as parents to their grandchildren; notes that many such grandparents receive no additional financial help other than the basic social security allowances available to children; further notes

EDUCATION (S.I., 2007, No. 676)

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Blackburn with Darwen (Maintained Nursery School Governance) (Amendment) Order 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 676), dated 4th March 2007, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th March, be annulled.

FUNDS FOR THE TRAINING OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

That this House recognises the fundamental service that educational psychologists offer to children with special needs, their family and teachers by tackling problems associated with learning difficulties, social or emotional problems; notes that Government funding for training educational psycholog

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN THE UK

That this House notes the increased level of debate about Britishness, national identity and community cohesion; further notes that St Andrew's Day is now a public holiday in Scotland and St Patrick's Day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland; and believes that St George's Day and St David's Day s

225th ANNIVERSARY OF RUITON SUNDAY SCHOOL IN DUDLEY

That this House congratulates the Ruiton Congregational Church and Sunday School in Dudley, which celebrated its 225th anniversary on Sunday 29th April; notes that it is the oldest remaining Sunday school still in existence in the whole of the UK; commends the church, its congregation and the Sunday

EMMAVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL

That this House congratulates Emmaville Primary School in Blaydon constituency on celebrating its centenary this year; acknowledges the hard work and commitment of pupils, staff, parents and governors over the last 100 years; wishes all concerned well with their plans, which include a variety of eve

VOLUNTEERS' WEEK, 1st TO 7th JUNE

That this House welcomes and supports plans to celebrate the 23rd annual Volunteers' Week from 1st to 7th June; acknowledges and celebrates the fact that three-quarters of the population is involved in volunteering as a fundamental part of life in the United Kingdom, underpinning civil society; reco

SHROPSHIRE AMBULANCE SERVICE

That this House is concerned that the review by the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking to close one or more of the ambulance control rooms in the West Midlands; notes that the more rural county areas are under greatest threat of losing their control room; believes that the local kn

HIGH LEVEL SKILLS AND A COMPETITIVE ECONOMY

That this House recognises the unprecedented competitive challenge the UK faces in areas long regarded as its key areas of strength such as high level skills, scientific research, design and innovation; further recognises that the creative industries alone contribute eight per cent. of UK gross dome

HAMPSTEAD GARDEN SUBURB

That this House is immensely grateful for the life and work of Dame Henrietta Barnett, who put the first spade in the ground on 2nd May 1907 to create the wonderful hundred year old oasis the Hampstead Garden Suburb; congratulates its lucky residents and in particular David Lewis, who chairs the res

PATIENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE NHS

That this House welcomes the Third Report of the House of Commons Health Select Committee, on Patient and Public Involvement in the NHS, and supports its recommendation that local involvement networks should have the same rights of entry to places where NHS care is provided as patient and public inv

US EXTRA-TERRITORIAL LEGISLATION

That this House expresses concern at the further escalation of extra-territorial legislation imposed by the United States on British businesses, most notably UK Hilton Hotels and Barclays Bank; notes the recent decision of the government of Austria to launch administrative proceedings against an Aus

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION'S 30 MINS A DAY CAMPAIGN

That this House welcomes the British Heart Foundation's (BHF) 30 Mins a Day campaign, which aims to encourage people over 50 years to invest in their health and well-being by getting active; notes that inactivity is responsible for around 20 per cent. of coronary heart disease, the UK's biggest kill