Early Day Motions

FUNDING MECHANISMS FOR INDEPENDENT ADVICE AGENCIES

That this House supports the vital role that independent advice agencies like the Citizens Advice Bureau service play in the delivery of many essential public services and objectives; believes that the delivery of independent advice and casework services, including representation when and where nece

BACK CHARGING PRE-PAYMENT METERS

That this House continues to be concerned about the energy pre-payment meter practices currently being operated by some electricity supplier companies, most notably Scottish Power, N Power and Powergen, who continue to demand back charge payments from their customers after their electricity meters h

THEATRE MUSEUM

That this House is sad to note the closure to the public of the Theatre Museum in Covent Garden; notes that the Victoria and Albert Museum was not able to raise the £5 million to fund its project of refurbishment; and hopes that the museum is able to relocate the collection as quickly as possible so

SCHOOL STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORK

That the School Admissions Code, a draft of which was laid before this House on 8th January, be not issued.

GRADUATED DRIVING LICENCES

That this House deplores the fact that in 2005, 846 young drivers were killed on UK roads; notes that the introduction of a graduated licensing system in New Zealand led to a reduction of 23 per cent. in car crashes involving 15 to 19 year old drivers and a 12 per cent. reduction in crashes involvin

CHEN GUANG CHENG

That this House notes the four years and three months' imprisonment of 34 year old Chen Guang Cheng, a blind Chinese human rights activist; notes his crime consisted of acting on behalf of women being forcibly aborted and sterilised; notes that 130,000 women undergo forcible abortions per year as pa

ROYAL MAIL

That this House notes that since Royal Mail has been opened up to competition private companies have been able to cherry pick the most profitable business mail, whilst leaving Royal Mail to fulfil the Universal Service Obligation; expresses concern that the Department of Work and Pensions has chosen

CHILDREN ON THE EDGE OF CARE

That this House believes that for some children and young people who are at risk of entering the care system early identification and tailored responsive support can prevent the need to enter the care system; welcomes the inclusion of a preventative strand for children on the edge of care in the Car

DAVID ERVINE MLA

That this House notes with sadness the untimely death of David Ervine MLA; offers sincere condolences to his wife, Jeanette, and sons Mark and Owen; values his pivotal role in the peace process and positive contribution to the Good Friday Agreement; respects the change he made from his paramilitary

PROMOTING PEACE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE

after `as', insert `support for attacks targeted at civilians,'.

RECYCLING OF CHRISTMAS CARDS

after 'stores', insert `; hopes that such a bin will be located in the Palace of Westminster;'.

GREEN MORTGAGES

That this House notes that on 1st June 2007 home improvement packs will be introduced which will include energy performance certificates; further notes that this is likely to encourage buyers and sellers of houses to wish to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and that to afford to be able

TAX SELF ASSESSMENT FORMS

That this House notes with concern the complexity of completing the self-assessment forms of HM Revenue and Customs; further notes that the time and sometimes fees involved in completing such forms is prohibitive to their accurate compilation, that the forms often request information beyond that of

VAT ON FRESH FRUIT JUICE

That this House notes that VAT on fresh fruit juice is charged at the same rate as that payable on soft drinks such as lemonade, other fizzy drinks and diluting squashes, many of which are high in sugar or artificial sweeteners, colouring and other additives; recognises the comments of European Comm

SCHIZOPHRENIA AND EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION

That this House notes that 58 per cent. of people with schizophrenia can work if supported to do so; further notes that 75 per cent. of employers say that employing someone with schizophrenia is impossible or very difficult; acknowledges that the English anti-stigma programme Shift has eight times l

FREE SCHOOL TRANSPORT IN RURAL AREAS

That this House recognises that facilitating parental choice over children's schooling by extending rights to free school transport is a key part of the Government's education policy; notes that the Education and Inspections Act 2006 increases the right of secondary school pupils from low income fam

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF GUANTANAMO BAY DETENTION FACILITY

That this House regretfully marks the fifth anniversary on 11th January 2007 of the opening of Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility by the Bush administration, where many of the key principles of American justice have been broken; notes that amongst the remaining detainees there are nine British reside

HAMMERSMITH AND FULHAM COUNCIL TAX

That this House congratulates Hammersmith and Fulham Council on its three per cent. cut in council tax for 2007-08 in the first budget of the Council's new administration; notes with disapproval the further increase in the precept by London Mayor Livingstone; and calls on the Mayor to learn the less

FARM SUBSIDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

That this House notes with concern the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' recent comments that subsidy for farmers should be removed by 2020, except when involved in energy crops and environmental protection; further notes that such comments have effect beyond his Government

BARKER REVIEW

That this House welcomes the Barker Review of Land Use Planning; looks forward to an effective debate on the means to ensure that investment in communities is at the heart of planning policy; expresses concern at proposals that remove decision-making power from local people at a time when competitio

HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND

That this House is deeply concerned at the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announcement of job cuts in Northern Ireland; notes that regional offices across Northern Ireland, including those in Craigavon and Ballymena, can ill afford to lose high quality jobs in the public sector; notes that this will

COUNCIL OF EUROPE CONVENTION ON TRAFFICKING

That this House notes with concern that trafficking of women, children and men is a growing problem in the United Kingdom and that an estimated 4,000 people are trafficked into the United Kingdom annually; welcomes the fact that trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation is a criminal offence in

UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE IN TAUNTON

That this House believes that the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) should remain located in Taunton; recognises the international reputation for excellence enjoyed by the UKHO; understands the contribution that the 1,000 employees of the UKHO make to the economy of Taunton and realises how

NEW YEAR AND BIRTHDAY HONOURS AND LIFE PEERAGES

That this House believes that New Year and Birthday honours and life peerages should not be awarded to those who have chosen to live abroad to avoid paying taxes in the UK, or to those who have transferred their business interests overseas resulting in the loss of jobs in the United Kingdom; and cal

SCHOOL BUSES

That this House notes that under the Education Act 1944 local education authorities have a statutory obligation to cover the cost of bus travel for children living more than three miles from the nearest school; further notes that this law is outdated due to changes in society, increasing road traffi