Early Day Motions

EXTENSION OF WINTER FUEL PAYMENTS

That this House acknowledges that winter fuel payments afforded to all UK citizens over 60 years are helpful in the fight against the effects of cold weather and rising fuel costs; recognises that such benefits are essential in ensuring that the costs of getting home temperature environments to adeq

REFUSAL OF VISA TO IRAQI PARLIAMENTARIAN MOHAMMED AL DEENI

That this House notes with dismay the refusal of an entry visa for the independent Iraqi MP Mohammed Al Deeni, thus blocking his visit to address members of the Houses of Parliament on the human rights abuses he has uncovered in Iraqi jails; further notes that Al Deeni's groundbreaking television ex

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE INVESTIGATION INTO THE AL YAMAMAH MILITARY CONTRACT

That this House notes the recent decision that the Serious Fraud Office end its investigation into BAE Systems plc and the Al Yamamah military contract with the Government of Saudi Arabia; further notes that the UK is a signatory to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Official

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST IDENTITY CARD SCHEME

That this House notes that six teenagers a day are diagnosed with cancer; notes that the diagnosis of cancer in young people is both devastating and disruptive to normal life and in particular that the effect of treatment may mean that they are not always able to comply with dress codes for bars and

EMERGENCY AMBULANCE CONTROL CENTRE IN CARLISLE

That this House notes with concern plans of the North West Ambulance Service to merge the Emergency Ambulance Control Centre in Carlisle with those in Preston, Manchester and Liverpool; and urges the Service to reconsider this decision and to keep a control centre in Carlisle, which would best serve

WASHINGTON AND COALFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

That this House welcomes the announcement of a new Washington and Coalfields Primary Care Centre; further welcomes the investment of £8.9 million of new Government funding for the centre, which is the largest ever investment in health services in the area; notes that the facilities will include kidn

SCOTTISH POWER MANWEB AND BEREAVED RELATIVES

That this House deplores the practice of Scottish Power Manweb of continuing to forward quarterly bills to the relatives or executors of deceased persons even when it has been notified of a death and told that the property is empty; notes its policy of expecting relatives to ring and argue against t

ABOLITION OF NHS APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION

That this House believes that the NHS Appointments Commission should be abolished.

EXECUTION OF SADDAM HUSSEIN AND THE DEATH PENALTY

That this House condemns the hanging of Saddam Hussein as grotesque; opposes the death penalty worldwide; notes that many international jurists have described his trial as not being fair, noting for example, the murder of three defence lawyers; considers that all trials of individuals alleged to hav

WAGES FOR BANGLADESHI CLOTHING WORKERS

That this House is concerned that workers in Bangladesh are regularly working 80 hours a week for just 5 pence an hour in potential death trap factories to produce cheap clothes for British consumers of Primark, Tesco and Asda's `George' range; further notes that starting wages in the factories rese

CONFLICT IN TURKEY

That this House believes that the continuing conflict between Turkey and its Kurdish population and the recent passing of the Anti-Terror Law in Turkey remains an obstacle to peace and democratic reform in the country and inhibits progress on accession to the European Union; welcomes the latest unil

JOB LOSSES AT DRIVER VEHICLE LICENSING NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House notes the net job losses announced on Wednesday 10th January 2007 at the Driver Vehicle Licensing Northern Ireland (DVLNI), based in Coleraine; calls on the Government to ensure that there are comprehensive discussions with trade union representatives to ensure the minimum possible a

SCHOOLS ACADEMY PROGRAMME

That this House is dismayed that the Government's programme of developing privately-controlled school academies is diverting tax payers' funds into the hands of super-rich sponsors, most of whom have no record of successful education management, and will possibly have serious detrimental effects on

REVIEW OF REASONABLE PUNISHMENT

That this House notes that in January 2007 the Government intends to review section 58 of the Children Act 2004, which maintains the `reasonable punishment' defence in relation to common assault of children; further notes that since the last Parliament voted on this provision, the bodies responsible

MIDDLESEX GUILDHALL

That this House expresses grave concern about the Government's proposals to destroy the outstanding Edwardian interior of Middlesex Guildhall in order to create a new meeting place for the UK's supreme court; believes that the most challenging task for any body or organisation serious about protecti

SUB-POST OFFICE CLOSURE PLANS

That this House condemns the Post Office closure plans and supports the campaign in the Daily Post to save threatened rural post offices in Wales; notes that they provide a vital service to the community; further notes that the processing of benefits and pension entitlements and other Government con

PONTCYSYLLTE AQUEDUCT'S NOMINATION FOR WORLD HERITAGE STATUS

That this House notes with pleasure the announcement by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport that Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is to be one of the United Kingdom's three nominations to UNESCO for consideration as a World Heritage site; recognises that Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is one of the world's most

OYSTER CARD AND CASH FARES ON LONDON TRANSPORT

That this House is concerned at the growing disparity between cash fares and Oyster card fares on London transport; believes this to be ill-conceived and contrary to efforts to bring new or occasional passengers onto London's tube and buses; believes this to be particularly unfair on tourists and vi

PREVENTION OF GLASS INJURIES IN AND AROUND LICENSED PREMISES

That this House notes the very considerable disfigurement, distress and costs of injuries including loss of sight from violence and accidents inflicted with glasses and bottles in and around city and town centre licensed premises, including annual costs of more than £4 million in criminal injury com

NAME CHANGE OF EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT

at end add `, and Leicestershire's position as the economic and cultural driver of the region.'.

HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM COUNCIL TAX

leave out from `House' to end and add `notes the three per cent. cut in council tax proposed in Hammersmith and Fulham, paid for in part by a generous additional £3.6 million in government grant and in part by imprudently raiding the council's balances; but deplores the cuts in services being implem

FARM SUBSIDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

leave out from `notes' to end and add `applauds the practical courageous attempt by the Secretary of State for the Environment to lead the farming industry out of its victim dependency culture; believes that taxpayers should not be forced to pay a farm tax of subsidies, support and free insurance of

MAGNUS MAGNUSSON

That this House notes with sadness the passing of Magnus Magnusson KBE; celebrates his contribution to broadcasting and to Britain over the course of his life here; recognises his 25 years of outstanding work as the host of Mastermind, throughout which he achieved the highest standards of profession

CONSULTATION ON TRIDENT

That this House notes the Prime Minister's statement in the House of 28th June 2006 that the White Paper The Future of the United Kingdom's Nuclear Deterrent would be accompanied by an announcement on the means of consultation for the fullest possible debate; is concerned that there has been no prov

PARLIAMENTARY SCRUTINY OF ROYAL WARRANTS

That this House notes that 800 companies hold Royal Warrants of Appointment from Her Majesty the Queen, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh or HRH the Prince of Wales; further notes that Royal Warrants are granted and can be removed on the advice of the Lord Chamberlain and the Royal Household Tradesmen's War